3 nights at this campground with close proximity to Big Bend National Park. The campsite was very convenient to the park and it was nice that it was in town with all the needed amenities. However, we spent very little time at our campsite since we were trying to enjoy as much of Big Bend as possible!
This National Park is great! Maybe one of our favorites. Not overcrowded, huge, spectacular sites and hikes.
On the first day we explored Santa Elena Canyon…
and the Chisos Basin.
On the second day we explored Boquillas Canyon…
And then took a row boat across the Rio Grande River, crossing to Mexico (legally) and going to the small town of Boquillas Del Carmen for lunch. We all had our first experiences eating goat tacos, which were delicious, and riding burros (donkeys).
After crossing back the the US, and going through the quickest customs ever, we went to the hot springs along the Rio Grande to soak in the sites. What a beautiful location.
This park is certainly off the beaten path. You must travel hundreds of miles through Texas flat-nothing-ness before arriving, but it was well worth the effort. This is a National Park that you could easily spend a week exploring and never get bored. A must see for all!
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