58th Terlingua Chili Cook-off & Big Bend National Park

You can arrive before or after. It's a long drive so if you can, arrive early to enjoy your time in Terlingua/Big Bend.

During the day we will explore Big Bend National Park - hiking, kayaking, relaxing in the hot springs. The evening time we will enjoy the chili cook off - cooking, dancing/listening to the bands, hanging around the campfire . I will post the band line up once it is posted.

This event is a little different than our other events. There will be people hiking different trails each day, site seeing, mountain biking. The whole group will not be doing the same thing at one time.

Link to some classic day hikes in Big Bend. https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/texas/big-bend-national-park

Link to Chili cook off we will be attending. http://www.abowlofred.com There are two cook offs in the area. We attend at the Original Terlingua International Frank X. Tolbert - Wick Fowler Memorial Championship Chili Cookoff, Inc. "Behind The Store"

Camping information - 22970 FM170, Terlingua, TX 79852 The pin /address is not exact, but it will get you close. Look for BJ's RV park, the campground is next door. Enter the campgrounds where there is a large billboard (see picture of the sign in the photo section on Meet Up- ).

You can purchase a ticket online when sales open or at the gate. $54.00 (pricing for 2024). This will pay for your camping and all the entertainment at the cook-off. I believe they accept credit cards now( bring cash just in case). http://www.abowlofred.com

gps 29.321847, -103.595271

How to find us... once you enter campgrounds, stay to the left.. Turn right when you see an old tanker truck. Head until you see North Texas outdoor flags.and Texas awning with NTO banner. Scott and I will arrive at the campgrounds Tuesday.

Bathroom and shower information - We will rent a porta potty to have just for our group. Please bring cash to help pay for the private porta potty .$10.00

The RV park next door has showers you can buy. $3-$5 Bring cash

Primitive camping. Bring all your standard camping items - shelter, food, water. They do have a small store in town, it just cost more than if you buy in DFW.

Here is a list of some items suggestions to make your trip more pleasant

• water - I suggest bringing all the water you will need for the trip
• firewood for the group fire pit
• 9 inch nails to hold down your tent or awning
• toilet paper
• camping chairs
• tables
• awning
• flash lights, head lamps, lantern
• clothing for all conditions- hot, cold, windy
• bathing suit if you choose to get in the hot springs
• cash
• food
• camping stove
• sunscreen
• day pack to carry water and snacks while in the parks
• ear plugs to block out snoring campers and generators.
• motorcycle or mountain bike
• trash bags
• rain coat
• boot scooting boots (for dancing to the live bands that play every night)
• adult beverages
• towels

DOGS- are allowed at the campground, but they are not allowed on the trails in Big Bend National park

http://www.abowlofred.com/