Site K-Bar 2, Loop

Big Bend National Park | Big Bend Backcountry Camping

Type: STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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Site Details

• 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
• Checkin Time: 12:00 PM

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
• 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

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

Need to Know

• Details

  K-Bar 2 campsite (KB-2) can accommodate 2 vehicles*, 6 people, 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/campsite_k-bar.htm 

• Access

  K-Bar campsite 2 (KB-2) is located at the end of K-Bar Road, which begins 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-1 is one mile from the pavement, KB-2 is at the far end of the road. 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, both K-Bar campsites 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 KB-2 campsite area. 

• Maximum capacity for this campsite is 2 vehicles and 6 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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