Any recommendations for things to do around Big Bend? Family is planning to bring the Camper out there next Mardi Gras week. Looks like are food options are limited.

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Posted by M3RC

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Posted on 6/5/25 at 9:42 am to BloodyNine

Good BBQ spot in Terlingua, DBs BBQ

The park is great, I recommend camping around Chisos Basin

We took a paddle boat ferry across the Rio and rode donkeys into Boquillas

Hot springs on the Rio are cool, great overlooks everywhere

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Posted by MAROON

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Posted on 6/5/25 at 10:38 am to M3RC

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The park is great, I recommend camping around Chisos Basin

Chisos Basin is closed until 2027

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Posted by Zappas Stache

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Posted on 6/5/25 at 11:25 am to BloodyNine

Chisos is closed and trails originating from there are closed. Other trails are still open. There is still a ton to do outside of the park including Big Bend State Park and Chinati Hot springs

Here are some previous threads
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Posted by Ruston Trombone

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Posted on 6/5/25 at 11:53 am to BloodyNine

Starlight Theater in Terlingua.

Have fun. Such a great time out there. So relaxing. It’ll add years back to your life.

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Posted by cgrand

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Posted on 6/5/25 at 12:08 pm to Zappas Stache

plus there was a horrible fire there a few years ago, the year after we went actually. The fire started in the campsite we used (SR4). It’s a shame but it will recover. That was probably our favorite hike ever taken.

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Posted by texas tortilla

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Posted on 6/5/25 at 4:34 pm to BloodyNine

LINK you might want to spend a night or 2 at Davis mountains state park near fort Davis. Nice park and lots to do around there. The mcdonald observatory is nearby for star gazing.LINK

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Posted by zippyputt

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Posted on 6/7/25 at 8:14 am to MAROON

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Posted by Hobie101

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Posted on 6/7/25 at 8:45 am to BloodyNine

I took the family this past winter. One of my favorite places. If the kids are old enough for serious hiking, that’s what it’s all about. Mine are not. Bummer about Chisos being closed. Can hike up into the mountains from other spots , but likely requires serious back packing. Find a trail map and pick some hikes.

Ernst Tinaja is an easy fun trail, but road is rough getting there.

We did a canoe trip on rio grande through big bend outfitters. It was great, kid friendly and easy way for kids to say they have been to Mexico.

Plenty of good restaurants around Terlingua, but I recommend bringing all the food you need.

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