El Camino Del Rio, Texas, United States

5.0 (75 reviews) Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #2 in Big Bend National Park Scenic Drives

Had no idea it’d be THIS pretty!

Lived in TX for 28 years before moving and had never been to this part of the state. I read this drive was pretty from other reviews but I seriously had no idea Big Bend Ranch State Park was THIS pretty. The road itself was a fun drive of hills, twists and turns as you wind through canyons, sprawling landscapes and down to the river. Lots of great spots for a snack or lunch along the way if you planned ahead. Not much going on in Presidio so we opted to wait until Marfa for lunch (we were heading to El Paso). If we were going the other direction we would’ve stopped for lunch in Lajitas. If we had more time I would recommend hiking Closed Canyon or Hoodoos and then packing by a lunch and stopping at one of the pullouts along the river - so peaceful!
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Address

, Lajitas, Texas, United States, Postal Code: 79852.

Website

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/road-trips/borderlands-texas-road-trip/

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5.0 based on (75 reviews)

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  • 5kleic 5:00 PM Jan 30, 2022
    You won't be sorry!
    I recently moved to San Antonio and lots of people rave about Big Bend but nobody told me about this drive. Thankfully, a ranger at Big Bend mentioned it ... and it turned out being one of the highlights of a weeklong trip to west Texas and southern New Mexico. Absolutely beautiful and really not that scary ... windy and steep in parts, yes, but well marked and not at all crowded and really spectacular. Stop at the Visitor's Center just outside the park on the east side to see some really well done educational displays and be sure to stop at the Big Hill pull-off and hike Closed Canyon; everything else is gravy.
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  • 5Maniac71 5:00 PM Mar 13, 2023
    Absolutely stunning views!!!
    Wow…was not expecting such a beautiful scenic drive after visiting the national park but this State Park drive was the most scenic drive of our big bend area trip. Absolutely loved it and took way too many pictures. It’s a must do bucket list with the Closed Canton trail as well.

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