Campsite #6 at Cottonwood Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX

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Campsite #6

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Drive-In 8 people
35 ft Back-in
2 weak
6
4/30
Campsite #6 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 35ft driveway, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (16)

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@GavinB8514890 · Camped on Mar 3, 2025 at Campsite #6
Well of course Big Bend is an awesome place. However typical of many of the campgrounds in national parks there are no services. All of the campgrounds in big bend basically cater to young tenters but are full of older people in RVs. Texas state parks are much nicer than national parks.
@EarlP9651700 · Camped on Feb 8, 2025 at Campsite #6
Enjoyed our 1 night at Cottonwood. Very quiet and campground host very friendly and informative.
@BruceB5637806 · Camped on Jan 25, 2025 at Campsite #6
Nice campground, campsites are not too close together and #6 is level. The restrooms were very clean! Santa Elena Overlook and Santa Elena Trailhead both worth checking out. Chimneys Trail out ~2.5 miles (5 mi out & back) to the petroglyphs is cool!
@RobertO7909406 · Camped on Jan 14, 2025 at Campsite #6
Stayed in site 6 and had a great view of two mountains. Site was mostly level, used one block. Close to bathrooms. This campground was very peaceful.
@LarryB24FBE94A · Camped on Nov 22, 2024 at Campsite #6
We liked the cost and location to trails and Santa Elena Canyon. However it was a bit cramped when full. Also we arrived on a Friday and a sign said full but it appeared 60% full. Needs to be good system to handle no shows and allow a hybrid of First come First served. Overall not a bad site but next trip want to experience the other campgrounds
@NickS9183761 · Camped on Mar 22, 2024 at Campsite #6
Very clean and well maintained.Sites were nice and levelWould like a sign suggesting slow speed through campground as a lot of dust gets kicked up with cars driving by
@CharlesS661433 · Camped on Feb 21, 2024 at Campsite #6
Well kept camping spot. Campground host was very friendly and stopped by to check on us our first and only night. Close to Santa Elena which is a must see if you make it to west side of park.
@MichaelS838841 · Camped on Jan 18, 2024 at Campsite #6
Great hikingClean campground and bathroomsAmazing experience
@KarenG3722457 · Camped on Jan 8, 2024 at Campsite #6
Basic campground, only stayed the night and left at dawn.
@DERIEKEC7FD743 · Camped on Dec 8, 2023 at Campsite #6
The campground hosts were friendly. My night at the campground was pleasant and quiet.
@MichelleW64922 · Camped on Nov 12, 2023 at Campsite #6
Wish the bathrooms could be upgraded. Camp host was friendly and helpful. Beautiful park!
@KurtW514 · Camped on Dec 17, 2021 at Campsite #6
No potable water. no phone service
@JohnD784 · Camped on Nov 5, 2021 at Campsite #6
Quiet and clean
@MayN924 · Camped on Mar 13, 2021 at Campsite #6
Not enough parking spaces at the trail heads. Plan to leave for trails early in the morning for parking.
@WaltonN823 · Camped on Feb 26, 2021 at Campsite #6
A great campground for dry camping. The pit toilets were clean and well maintained and the sites were in good condition.
@MitchellW803 · Camped on Jan 8, 2021 at Campsite #6
Very scenic campground. Very quiet with no generators allowed. Restrooms were clean. Convenient to Santa Elena Canyon.

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