Site Hannold Draw, Loop

Big Bend National Park | Big Bend Backcountry Camping

Type: STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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Site Details

• Checkin Time: 12:00 PM
• Checkout Time: 12:00 PM
• Location Rating: Prime
• Max Num of People: 20
• Min Num of People: 1
• Pets Allowed: Yes
• Site Access: Drive In
• Campfire Allowed: No

Permitted Equipment

• Tent
• RV
• Trailer
• Pickup Camper
• Pop up
• Vehicle
• Fifth Wheel
• Large Tent Over 9X12`
• Small Tent
• Caravan/Camper Van
• Car

Driveway Details

• Max Num of Horses: 8
• Max Num of Vehicles: 4
• Driveway Entry: N/A
• Driveway Surface: Gravel
• Double Driveway: Yes
• Is Equipment Mandatory: No

Need to Know

• Maximum capacity for this campsite is 4 vehicles and 20 people. A trailer is a vehicle. 

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

• Capacity

   Hannold Draw campsite (HD-1) can accommodate 4 vehicles*, 20 people. Corral can accommodate 8 horses.
  *NOTE: A trailer is considered a vehicle for site capacities. 

  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/campsite_hannold-draw.htm 

• Access

  The access road to Hannold Draw (HD-1) campsite is located 4.8 miles north of Panther Junction (toward Persimmon Gap). The turnoff to the campsite is along the eastern side of the park road between mile markers 4 and 5. The turnoff road is not marked, so watch carefully.

  A short, 0.25 mile gravel access road leads to the campsite area. The access road is generally well-maintained and accessible to all passenger vehicles. Following rains, the road may become very rutted and high-clearance vehicles may be necessary. 

• Vegetation

  There is no shade at this site. Vegetation in the vicinity is sparse, mostly creosote and lechuguilla. 

• Views

  There is a good view of the Chisos Mountains to the north and the Sierra del Carmen range is visible to the distant east. The site is in a low draw. 

• Cautions

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

• Remarks

  Hannold Draw 1 (HD-1) is a sizeable campsite area suitable for several tents or a large RV. A cleared area south of the campsite serves as a gravel stockpile used by the park’s road crew. The draw just to the east of the site may have flowing water following heavy rain. Corral is available for campers with horses.

• A large cleared area south of the campsite serves as a gravel and equipment stockpile used by the park’s road crew and construction contractors.

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