Site Grapevine Hills 3, Loop

Big Bend National Park | Big Bend Backcountry Camping

Type: STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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Site Details

• Checkin Time: 01:00 PM
• Checkout Time: 12:00 PM
• Location Rating: Prime
• Max Num of People: 6
• Min Num of People: 1
• Pets Allowed: Yes
• Site Access: Drive In

Permitted Equipment

• Tent
• Large Tent Over 9X12`
• Pickup Camper (Max length: 25 ft.)
• Caravan/Camper Van (Max length: 25 ft.)
• Small Tent
• Car (Max length: 25 ft.)
• Vehicle (Max length: 25 ft.)

Driveway Details

• Is Equipment Mandatory: No
• Max Num of Horses: 0
• Max Num of Vehicles: 2
• Max Vehicle Length: 25
• Driveway Entry: N/A
• Driveway Surface: Gravel
• Double Driveway: Yes

Need to Know

• Capacity

  Grapevine Hills Campsite 3 (GH-3) can accommodate 2 vehicles*, 6 people, no horses. Maximum vehicle length is 25'

  No Trailers at this site.

  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.  

  Site details and photos are available at: https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/campsites_grapevinehills.htm  

• Access

  Grapevine Hills road begins 3.3 miles west of Panther Junction. Four primitive roadside campsites are located along the Grapevine Hills road. GH-1 is 0.3 miles down the dirt road. GH-2 is located 3.8 miles down the dirt road. GH-3 and GH-4 are are located at the very end of the dirt road. Grapevine Hills Road is usually accessible to most vehicles as far as GH-2. Beyond that point the road is very rocky and rough and requires a high clearance vehicle. DO NOT attempt to reach this campsite with a sedan, minivan, trailer, or RV. You will not be able to reach the campsite, and may seriously damage your vehicle.

• Vegetation

  There is no shade at any of these campsites. There is moderate ground cover and low shrubs around GH-3 and GH-4 due to increased vegetation near Grapevine Spring. 

• Cautions

  Javelina frequent this area. Secure all food in your vehicle, including coolers. Pick up all trash. Javelina become aggressive around food.

• Views

  The Chisos Mountains can be seen from the entire length of the road. Government Spring is located near GH-1. There are good views of the Grapevine Hills and distant Rosillos Mountains from GH-2,3,4. Good sunset views of the Deadhorse and Sierra del Carmen from GH-3 and GH-4. 

• Remarks

  This campsite was Grapevine Hills 4 until June 1, 2024. There is no surface water at Grapevine Springs. The Grapevine Hills Trail is located along the east side of the road. This beautiful trail leads through a boulder strewn valley to a balanced rock formation.

• Maximum capacity of this campsite is 2 vehicles and 6 people. No Trailers. Maximum vehicle length is 25'

• You are responsible for protecting YOUR park. All Backcountry Regulations are strictly enforced.  

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