Marsha/CA
Moderator Emeritus
Just a note to let people know what the road is like and other information regarding Big Bend Nat'l Park in South Texas.
We left San Antonio and took US 90 West to Del Rio. I was expecting a small little town but it's big with all the amenities you might need. If you are traveling west on US 90 be sure and watch for the quick right turn on the west outskirts of Del Rio. We missed it; but we stumbled onto a truck stop so it was easy to get gas; however we were heading into Mexico. Realized our mistake and turned around. WE stayed at a funky eclectic campground named "lonesome dove rv park". It was Friday, so they invited us to a pot hamburger/hot dog cookout. Great food. So for $22.00 a night, we got a campground site and dinner. Some of the sites are satelite friendly. Just be forewarned this is an older park that is really different; but fun.
Left Del Rio heading west on US 90 and on into Alpine, which is west of the entrance to Big Bend. At the entranced to Big Bend, diesel was $3.79 per gallon. Here in Alpine it is $3.45. We will fill up before we head into Big Bend. We plan to visit Ft Davis and the DAvis Mountains. BEcause this is Veteran's Weekend and the campgrounds in Big Bend are first come/first serve; we decided to go into Big Bend on Monday after the weekenders leave. This may or may not work; but we are giving it a try.
On US 90 there are great pull over sites with areas for picnicing and a stop. There are also more campgrounds than Woodlalls or Trailer Life has listed.; and some of them looked really nice. The locals in Del Rio suggested we visit the Seminole Texas State Park. We skipped it as we are trying to get back home before T-day, so our time is limited. But I hear it is very very nice.
Here in Alpine, we are at the "Lost Alaskan" which is very nice and satellite friendly.
Marsha~
We left San Antonio and took US 90 West to Del Rio. I was expecting a small little town but it's big with all the amenities you might need. If you are traveling west on US 90 be sure and watch for the quick right turn on the west outskirts of Del Rio. We missed it; but we stumbled onto a truck stop so it was easy to get gas; however we were heading into Mexico. Realized our mistake and turned around. WE stayed at a funky eclectic campground named "lonesome dove rv park". It was Friday, so they invited us to a pot hamburger/hot dog cookout. Great food. So for $22.00 a night, we got a campground site and dinner. Some of the sites are satelite friendly. Just be forewarned this is an older park that is really different; but fun.
Left Del Rio heading west on US 90 and on into Alpine, which is west of the entrance to Big Bend. At the entranced to Big Bend, diesel was $3.79 per gallon. Here in Alpine it is $3.45. We will fill up before we head into Big Bend. We plan to visit Ft Davis and the DAvis Mountains. BEcause this is Veteran's Weekend and the campgrounds in Big Bend are first come/first serve; we decided to go into Big Bend on Monday after the weekenders leave. This may or may not work; but we are giving it a try.
On US 90 there are great pull over sites with areas for picnicing and a stop. There are also more campgrounds than Woodlalls or Trailer Life has listed.; and some of them looked really nice. The locals in Del Rio suggested we visit the Seminole Texas State Park. We skipped it as we are trying to get back home before T-day, so our time is limited. But I hear it is very very nice.
Here in Alpine, we are at the "Lost Alaskan" which is very nice and satellite friendly.
Marsha~