Big Bend National Park Chisos Basin Camping and Hiking

Join us to explore Big Bend National Park. People say Big Bend Park and ranch is a geological marvel evidenced in sea fossils and dinosaur bones to volcanic dikes that mar the desert landscape. It's a world of species diversity from the meandering river corridor that sidles across the desert floor to the sky island ridge tops that reach for the stars. It's a place where you can still hear the whispers of pioneers, ranchers, miners, and Native Americans. And it's a land of borders—a place where countries and cultures meet.

THIS IS FOR THURSDAY,FRIDAY,SATURDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT CAMPING. RSVP HERE ONLY IF INTENDING TO CAMP WITH US. YOU CAN STAY AT A MOTEL OR PARK CABIN INSTEAD & DO A DAY TRIP, IF YOU LIKE, AND THEN JUST JOIN US FOR THE HIKES POSTED SEPARATELY.

NOTE: THEIR IS LIMITED CELL SERVICE IN THE PARK, WIFI AVAILABLE AT THE LODGE

COST: $25 per/ person. I have reserved a Group campsite good for 16 small one person tents. The group campsite has water only No Electricity with restroom with in walking distance.

## When you RSVP you will be prompted to pay by Pay Pall.

Hikes will have their own posting. So if not camping and just hiking RSVP there and leave this RSVP free for campers.

This will be the last time to visit the Chisos Basin area it will be closed to visitor entry starting in may for two years

My itinerary: I plan on leaving Wednesday Mar/12 at noon and stomping at Fort Clark Springs Approx/5 1/2 hour drive from Houston I have reserved a camp site good for 6/tents Thursday morning drive to Big Bend Nat/park approx/ 4 1/2 hour drive to campground
Return to Houston: I plan on leaving around noon from the Santa Elena Canyon trail head Driving to Fort Clark Springs camping Sunday nite then Monday morning driving back to Houston.

Their are campsites available at Fort Clark Springs campgrounds
website:Click Here
Campground number is: 830-563-9340

Thursday: Arrive at park and setup camp

Friday Hike: Click Here

Saturday Hike: Click Here

Sunday Hike: Click Here

Monday: Return to Houston

Park Website:

Park Rules: "CHECK IN: All campers are required to check in at the park headquarters before occupying a site. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Public consumption or display of an alcoholic beverage is prohibited. PETS: Pets must be attended and on a six-foot leash at all times. Pets are not allowed in any park buildings, cabins, or shelters. Customer must provide proof of current vaccinations for each pet entering the park. FIREWOOD: Gathering of firewood is prohibited. ENTRANCE FEES: Entrance fees are in addition to Campsite or Day Use Facility fees. EXCESS VEHICLES: An excess vehicle fee will be charged for all vehicles over the limit of 2 per site. HORSES: For Parks that allow horses - All horses entering the park, must have a negative Coggins test less than 12 months old. SITE NUMBERS: Sites are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Site numbers are not assigned in advance of arrival at the park. WILDLIFE: Feeding of wildlife is prohibited."

FOOD: People should plan for the meals by the carpool or with friends. their is a restaurant at the lodge
The Mountain View Restaurant. Website:Click here

POLICIES AND WHAT NOT: We (organizers) are volunteering our time sharing this event with you, please be respectful to the group. We are like minded people coming together to share our outdoor adventures with others. In no way do we offer a guided event or take any liability for your well being. Each event is well defined and describes the physical requirements, it's up to you to determine if you are capable of the event . In case of emergencies the appropriate emergency response teams will be notified. You are responsible for all your own camping gear. You must understand this before signing up.

CAMPING LIST FOR BEGINNERS: Click Here
You may not need everything on this list. Adapt to your tastes or circumstances.