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Cottonwood (Big Bend, TX)

Big Bend National Park · Developed campground

A developed campground managed by Big Bend National Park, this site offers reservable camping with electric hookups for vehicles up to 40 feet. The campground is at an elevation of 1,900 feet and provides access to hiking, canoeing, fishing, and birding along the nearby Rio Grande. Each of its 30 individual sites has a picnic table, grill, and bear box. Potable water and pit toilets are available, but there are no water fill or dump stations, and generators are not permitted. The nearest town for fuel and supplies is Study Butte, about 13 miles away. The Castolon Historic District and Santa Elena Canyon are nearby.

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Access & terrain

Road access
Passenger car accessible
Camp type
Developed campground
Max vehicle
40 ft

Fees & reservations

Fees
Fee site

Location & nearby

Nearest town
Study Butte (~13 mi)
Approx. location
29.14°N, 103.52°W

Amenities & activities

Access tier

Passenger car accessibleFee site

Activities

  • HIKING
  • CANOEING
  • BIRDING
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • PICNIC TABLES
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING
  • HISTORIC SITES

Hookups

  • Electric hookup

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