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Elephant mountain WMA

4 Reviews

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Fish and Wildlife Service

A permit is required to camp on WMA land in Texas, either an Annual Public Hunting Permit or Limited Public Use Permit

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Location

Elephant mountain WMA is located in Texas

Coordinates

30.0344 N
103.5636 W

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Fires

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Richard T.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 5, 2023

Took a chance and was delighted.

We were at the Marfa lights viewing center and started looking for places to camp when we came across this place on Dyrt. I happened to have a hunting license and decided to take a chance. We got there and it looked like someone’s ranch, but found a registry office noting who you are and your hunting id on a card. We drove a mile or so into nowhere until we saw camp structures. No one was around so we drove around to find the perfect spot. Texas red ants are abundant so be weary of tent camping, besides that this place is peaceful! Their were rabbits hopping around and beautiful mountains including the “elephant” in the room. A rainbow appeared next to it and it felt unreal. I don’t know if we were just lucky that we were alone or this place might just be majestic. We’ll go back someday to confirm.

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Kevin C.

Scout

Reviewed Mar. 31, 2023

Good overnight on the way to Big Bend

You’re taking a risk if you don’t have them permit required by the sign but ran into no authorities during our brief one night stay.

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Mark F.

Traveler

Reviewed Mar. 6, 2021

First-Rate Primitive Camping with a Caveat

Car camped at this amazing spot. GPS directions are a little off but you’ll be fine if you follow the sign for primitive camping (i.e. turn about a quarter mile earlier than the pinned location address). Great roof structure and tables.

My only caveat is there is a small sign that might have said that you’re supposed to have a permit (possibly for hunting) to use the spots or else you might face a fine. That being said, I had no problems and saw some other RV setups so it might not be enforced.

Overall, it’s a good spot on the way to Big Bend National Park but still about an hour from the park entrance, so perhaps not the best bet for visiting the park. Personally, I’d rather just pay the $10 national park fee for primitive camping.

Tim W.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 8, 2020

West Desert beauty

In the shadow of elephant mountain and under the west Texas desert sky is this beautiful wildlife management area. Hunting, hiking, camping and self guided driving tour are all available. Sites are primitive but have picnic table, sunshade, and fire rings.