Croton Springs Primitive Roadside Campsite — Big Bend National Park

Croton Spring 1 (CS-1) and Croton Spring 2 (CS-2) can each accommodate 2 vehicles (A trailer is considered a vehicle for site capacity), 6 people, no horses. Maximum vehicle length is 30 feet.

Primitive roadside sites offer nice views, solitude, and a small flat gravel space to set up camp next to your vehicle. No shade, toilets, or other amenities are provided. The use of generators is prohibited in the backcountry.

You can obtain a permit to use this site up to 180 days in advance through www.recreation.gov

Primitive camping with your vehicle in designated campsites along rugged backcountry dirt roads .

Roadside campsites are intended for high clearance vehicles only. Trailers and passenger vehicles will not be able to access most of these campsites. High clearance vehicles are defined as a SUV or truck, with at least 15 inch tire rims, and at least 8 inches of ground clearance, as measured from the lowest point of the vehicle (frame, suspension, body, differential).