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Spur 406 Campground Del Rio, TX
1866 days ago

Spur 406 was a great base camp for kayaking. We launched our kayaks at the end of the road, which appears to be a defunct boat ramp. We also were near other boat launches so we could explore other parts of the lake within a 15-20 minute drive. Pit... Read more

La Clocha 1 Primitive Campsite Big Bend National Park, TX
1866 days ago

BackcountryCookes 30 reviews

"Best sunset in Texas"

The road to La Clocha is manageable in an SUV if you go slowly. Our xterra made it back there in one piece. The site is on a big, open bluff overlooking Mexico and the Rio Grande River. The views are unparalleled but it does leave you exposed to... Read more

Pine Springs Campground Pine Springs, TX
1866 days ago

BackcountryCookes 30 reviews

"Nice tent sites "

Paved road to the tent sites with most sites having a very short walk in. A few sites you can park right next to the site. The sites are close to each other but are well buffered by vegetation, making it obvious that this campground was designed... Read more

Terlingua Abajo 1 2 & 3 Primitive Campsites Terlingua, TX
1866 days ago

BackcountryCookes 30 reviews

"Can’t wait to return"

The road back is rough but manageable in an SUV if you drive slowly. The three sites are close to each other make privacy an issue but the sites weren’t full when we were there in February. Each site has a bear box as the only amenity. The skies... Read more

Pinery Canyon Road Willcox, AZ
1866 days ago

BackcountryCookes 30 reviews

"Primitive camping near Chiricahua "

We camped about .5 miles into the National forest on the righthand side on what appeared to be a seldom driven power line right of way, marked by a windmill. The road into the National Forest is washboarded but manageable. We drove to the end of... Read more

Lawrence E. Wood Picnic Area Overnight Parking Fort Davis, TX
1866 days ago

BackcountryCookes 30 reviews

"Quiet at night, dark skies"

We camped here to be close to a star party at McDonald Observatory. The sky is realllly dark and great for stargazing. It’s a pull off area and the road is very accessible to any type of vehicle. Each site has a picnic table, grill and trash can.... Read more

Parks Ranch Campground Carlsbad, NM
1866 days ago

BackcountryCookes 30 reviews

"Primitive. Easy access to Carlsbad Caverns"

The road back was manageable in our xterra as long as we drove slowly. It’s a very open campground with no amenities, meaning not much privacy. Perks are you can literally see the National Park from the campground, the cool caves at the... Read more

Grapevine Campground Silver City, NM
1866 days ago

BackcountryCookes 30 reviews

"Riverside, very near Gila Cliff Dwellings"

Primitive camping right on a river. Close to a road but the river drowns out road noise. We camped in March and there were about 4 other groups there but we were able to spread out from each other. Lots of homemade campfire rings and some trash... Read more

Indian Bread Rocks Dispersed Camping Bowie, AZ
1866 days ago

BackcountryCookes 30 reviews

"Gorgeous mountains and sunsets"

The front part of the campsite where the bathrooms are was full so we drive farther back to the more rugged area. Our Xterra made it with no problem but bigger rigs might have a tough time. We couldn’t believe how beautiful the views were and were... Read more

Miller Canyon Dispersed Camping Sierra Vista, AZ
1867 days ago

BackcountryCookes 30 reviews

"Scenic mountain vistas. Good place to base camp for in town chores. "

We camped .7 miles into the forest, on a road to the left. All sites are dispersed. Site had plenty of space for our car and our gazebo tent. Only a little bit of trash and a nice big campfire ring. Pit toilets down the hill were .5 miles away,... Read more