Site Nine Point Draw, Loop

Big Bend National Park | Big Bend Backcountry Camping

Type: STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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Site Details

• Site Access: Drive-In
• Checkin Time: 12:00 PM
• Checkout Time: 12:00 PM
• Location Rating: Prime
• Max Num of People: 8
• Min Num of People: 1
• Pets Allowed: Yes

Permitted Equipment

• Tent
• RV (Max length: 30 ft.)
• Trailer (Max length: 30 ft.)
• Large Tent Over 9X12`
• Pickup Camper (Max length: 30 ft.)
• Pop up (Max length: 30 ft.)
• Caravan/Camper Van (Max length: 30 ft.)
• Small Tent
• Fifth Wheel (Max length: 30 ft.)
• Car (Max length: 30 ft.)
• Vehicle (Max length: 30 ft.)

Driveway Details

• Driveway Entry: N/A
• Driveway Surface: Gravel
• Double Driveway: No
• Is Equipment Mandatory: No
• Max Num of Horses: 4
• Max Num of Vehicles: 2
• Max Vehicle Length: 30

Need to Know

• Capacity

   Nine Point Draw Campsite (NP-1) can accommodate 2 vehicles*, 8 people. NP-1 can accommodate 4 horses. Maximum vehicle length is 30'
  *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/campsites_ninepointdraw.htm 

• Access

  This campsite is located near the Persimmon Gap Entrance Station, 22 miles north of Panther Junction. The short access road is on the east side of the main park road between mile marker 22 and 23. The turnoff is not marked, so watch carefully. The Nine Point Draw access road is usually accessible to all vehicles, but after heavy rains, the road quickly becomes very slick, muddy, and rutted and may require 4-wheel drive. 

• Vegetation

  No shade at this site. The vegetation is sparse creosote and lechuguilla. 

• Views

  Persimmon Gap is visible to the north. There is a great view of Dog Canyon to the east (Nine Point Draw and Bone Spring drain into Dog Canyon after heavy rains). Devil’s Den may be seen as a narrow slot canyon high up to the south of Dog Canyon. The site is hidden from the main park road by a hill.

• Remarks

  This is the closest primitive campsite to the Persimmon Gap Visitor Center. There is adequate turnaround space for 30' RVs. The site allows good access to hiking in Dog Canyon and the challenging route through Devil’s Den. 

• Maximum capacity for this campsite is 2 vehicles and 8 people. A trailer is a vehicle. Maximum vehicle length is 30'

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

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