Site K-Bar 1, 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: 6
• Min Num of People: 1
• Pets Allowed: Yes
• Site Access: Drive-In

Permitted Equipment

• Tent
• RV (Max length: 25 ft.)
• Trailer (Max length: 20 ft.)
• Large Tent Over 9X12`
• Pickup Camper (Max length: 25 ft.)
• Pop up (Max length: 20 ft.)
• Caravan/Camper Van (Max length: 25 ft.)
• Small Tent
• Car
• Vehicle (Max length: 25 ft.)

Driveway Details

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

Need to Know

• Capacity

  •K-Bar 1 (KB-1) is a small roadside site that can accommodate 2 vehicles*, 6 people, no horses. Maximum vehicle length is 25'
  *NOTE: A trailer is considered a vehicle for site capacities.  *Maximum trailer size is 20'

  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 detals and photos are available at: https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/campsite_k-bar.htm 

• Access

  K-Bar campsite 1 is located along the K-Bar Road, 2 miles east of the Panther Junction Visitor Center along the road to Rio Grande Village. The gravel road passes an old ranch house (now a research station). KB campsite 1 is one mile from the pavement, K-Bar Road is generally well-maintained and accessible to all passenger vehicles. Following rains, the road can become very rutted and high clearance vehicles may be recommended. 

• Vegetation

  There is no shade at either of the K-Bar campsites; vegetation is sparse desert scrub. 

• Views

  Good views of the Chisos Mountains to the northwest. The Sierra del Carmen and Deadhorse Mountains can be seen in the distant east; they are beautiful at sunset. Overall, the K-Bar campsite offer great panoramic views of the desert and surrounding mountain ranges, including Panther and Pommel Peaks towards the southwest. 

• Cautions

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

• Remarks

  Power lines and water storage tank are visible from the road. All water for Panther Junction is pumped from an aquifer near K-Bar. A primitive hiking route to Banta Shut-in begins near the K-Bar campsite 2.

• Maximum capacity for this campsite is 2 vehicles and 6 people. A trailer is a vehicle. Maximum vehicle length is 25' and maximum trailer length is 20'.

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

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