Site Twisted Shoe, Loop
Big Bend National Park | Big Bend Backcountry Camping
Type: STANDARD NONELECTRIC
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Site Details
- Num of Rooms
- Site Access: Drive-In
- Hike in Distance
- Num of Bedrooms
- Num of Beds
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Shower/Bath Type
- Checkin Time: 12:00 PM
- Location Rating: Prime
- Checkout Time: 12:00 PM
- Proximity to Water
- Site Rating
- Bed Type
- Capacity Rating
- Electricity Hookup
- Max Num of People: 4
- Min Num of People: 1
- Shade
- Water Hookup
- Campfire Allowed
- Condition Rating
Permitted Equipment
- Tent
- Large Tent Over 9X12`
- Pickup Camper (Max length: 25 ft.)
- Small Tent
- Vehicle (Max length: 25 ft.)
Driveway Details
- Driveway Entry: N/A
- Driveway Surface: Gravel
- Double Driveway: No
- Is Equipment Mandatory: No
- Max Num of Horses: 0
- Max Num of Vehicles: 1
- Max Vehicle Length: 25
Need to Know
This campsite requires a rugged, high clearance vehicle with good tires to access. You will NOT be able to reach the site in a passenger car, RV, mini-van, or with a trailer.
Access
Twisted Shoe campsite is located along the Juniper Canyon Road. This is a rough, backcountry road that requires high clearance vehicles to safely negotiate. After rains, 4-wheel drive may be required. It takes approximately 90 minutes to reach the campsite from the paved road. Do not attempt to find this or other primitive campsites in the dark
This site offers 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.
This primitive backcountry site is not designed to accommodate RVs and trailers. You will not be able to access this site with a camper van, RV, or trailer.
Campsite Specifics
Twisted Shoe (TS-1) can accommodate 1 vehicle, 4 people, no horses. Maximum vehicle size is 25'. NO trailers.
Details and photos of this campsite are available at: https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/campsite_twistedshoe.htm
Directions
Twisted Shoe is located along the Juniper Canyon Road via the Glenn Spring Road. Juniper Canyon Road begins 6.8 miles from the junction of the Glenn Spring Road and the main road to Rio Grande Village.
Road Conditions
The 5.3 mile (8.5km) Juniper Canyon road is very rocky and generally requires a 4-wheel drive vehicle.
Vegetation
There is no shade at this campsite. Moderate ground cover of desert grasses, creosote, sotol, and mesquite surrounds the site.
Views
Great views of the desert and rugged mountains. The South Rim is visible to the west. Elephant Tusk and Backbone Ridge are visible to the south.
Cautions
A trailhead for the Juniper Canyon Trail and Dodson Trail is located at the end of the dirt road past Twisted Shoe. Lock and secure your vehicle while away.
Remarks
Nice view from this remote site, especially the night sky, and there is very little traffic. There is a bear proof storage box at the site.
This campsite requires a rugged, high clearance vehicle with good tires to access. You will NOT be able to reach the site in a passenger car, RV, mini-van, or with a trailer.
Twisted Shoe campsite is located at the end of the rough Juniper Canyon Road. After rains, 4-wheel drive may be required. It takes approximately 90 minutes to reach the campsite from the paved road. Do not attempt to find the campsite in the dark.
