Site Robbers Roost, Loop

Big Bend National Park | Big Bend Backcountry Camping

Type: STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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Site Details

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

Permitted Equipment

• Tent
• Large Tent Over 9X12`
• Pickup Camper (Max length: 25 ft.)
• Small Tent
• Vehicle (Max length: 25 ft.)

Driveway Details

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

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

  Robbers Roost is located along the primitive Juniper Canyon Road. A high-clearance and sometimes even 4-wheel drive vehicle is necessary to reach this site. Primitive 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. 

  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

  Robbers Roost can accommodate 2 vehicles*, 8 people, no horses. Maximum vehicle length is 25'
  *NOTE: No Trailers at this campsite

  Details and photos of this campsite are available at: 

  https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/campsite_robbersroost.htm 

   

  Directions

  Robber’s Roost 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 requires a rugged high-clearance vehicle, and sometimes 4-wheel drive to safely negotiate. 

   

  Vegetation

  There is no shade or water at the campsite. Moderate ground cover surrounds the site.

   

  Views

  There are 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 primitive roadside campsite. Lock and secure your vehicle while away.

   

  Remarks

  Nice views from this remote site, especially the night sky, and there is very little traffic. Robbers Roast has a bear proof storage box.

• Robbers Roost campsite is located along the Juniper Canyon Road. 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, mini-van, trailer, or RV. After rains, 4-wheel drive may be required. It takes approximately 60 minutes to reach the campsite from the paved road. Do not attempt to find this or other primitive campsites in the dark. 

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