Stillwell Store and RV Park

Rules

Choose your site with care

Please select your site carefully from the map. Click on the boxes to learn the site number. Call and ask us questions, if needed. We will not refund the difference if you arrive and decide you want a different site or that you didn't book a proper site for your needs. We reserve the right to charge a site change fee.

No large animals

We do not allow any horses, mules or any animal exceeding 400 pounds on the property.

Please don't flush baby wipes

Please do not flush baby wipes down our toilets OR down your RV and into our septic system. Even if they claim to be "septic safe". There is no such thing. If it is not toilet tissue or waste, don't flush it! If this continues to be a problem, we will have to raise our prices in order to offset repair costs.

Directions to our Location!

Please take a look at our directions on our website, stillwellstore.com. We are located 46 miles south of Marathon off of Hwy 385 then left on FM 2627, just outside of Big Bend National Park. We are not located in the town of Alpine proper, despite what our address may make you think. We do not recommend using a GPS.

Water

We are on a well and water is a precious commodity, folks. RVs** We don't allow people to fill their tanks. If you need use of our water, register for a site that includes it. Tent Campers** The sink in the laundry room can be used for washing dishes, etc.

Check in and check out

Please check in at the store upon arrival. Check in is from 1-7pm. Check out is at noon.

Cancellations and Refunds

Camping/RVing is an outdoor experience, therefore we do not give refunds due to the discomforts of nature, weather or for early departure. No refunds after check-in. Please provide 72 hours notice for cancellations from May to October. All cancellations from November to April require 7 days notice. In the event of a No Show, no refund will be issued. All refunds are minus processing fees and the cost of doing business.

Your responsibility

Management and owners are not responsible for damages, injury or loss to persons, pets or property. Guests and visitors agree to use the Park at their own risk. Owners are legally responsible for their pets and ANY injury or loss caused by their pets. Stillwell's Store and RV Park, the Owners, the Management or the Staff will not be held responsible for any injuries to pets, their owners or others in the park.

Quiet time

Quiet time is from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Please be respectful of those trying to sleep. Please do not sit there with your vehicle idling.

Wifi and Cell

There is no cell phone service here. The closest signal is roughly 15 miles away inside Big Bend National Park. The Wifi here is limited. It is available from the porch and is suitable for checking emails, etc. No downloading or streaming. Pretend it's 1985 and enjoy things other than having your phone in your face.

No dirt bikes, ATVs, etc.

If it's not street legal there is no point in bringing it here.

No drones

No drones, we like quiet and we like privacy.

Fire

All fires are to be in a designated fire container, no exceptions. Wood fires are currently banned. Charcoal or indoor/outdoor clean burning logs (such as duraflame) are fine.

No washing vehicles

Yes, we know, your vehicle/motorcycle/trailer/RV/jetpack/spaceship or however you travel most likely got dirty on the way down here. Your visiting the desert. That's just how it is. We are on a well and cannot allow the luxurious consumption of water many are accustom to. There will be a $25 charge minimum if caught washing vehicles. Please, just wait until you get to an actual carwash or home.

Pet restrictions

All pets must be on a leash and are NOT to have free run of the campground or to be left unattended. This is an area with rattlesnakes, coyotes, bears and many other critters that are dangerous to your pets. Pick up after your animals. Do not bring your pets in the store or museum.

Map

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Area Tips

Distances (miles) in the Big Bend Area from Stillwell Store:

• BBNP Entrance: 8
• BBNP Headquarters: 35
• Black Gap WMA Headquarters: 12
• Boquillas: 59
• Santa Elena: 78
• Study Butte: 61
• Marathon: 46
• Alpine: 75
• El Paso: 296
• San Antonio via Hwy 90: 374
• San Antonio via Interstate 10: 423

Reviews Leave a Review

Katherine Marshall

5.0

Great campsite right outside of one of the entrances to Big Bend. It was great to get away and unplug. Beautiful sunsets at night. Definitely remote with limited access to wifi so just know you’re going to be focusing on the beauty around you rather than your phone or computer when you come here. Everyone in the office was very nice too! Would definitely recommend.

May 17, 2022

Laurie Dempsey

4.0

Good stop for visiting Big Bend National Park. Closest RV place to the park. Gravel sites, pull through. Full hookups. No Shade, Wi-Fi available, no phone service. There are restrooms, laundry, showers, and a little camp store.

May 08, 2022

Thomas Slator

4.0

Very quite and remote. It was great just to hear the birds and see the deer.

May 07, 2022

Michael Owen

5.0

I always enjoy staying at Stillwell RV when in the Big Bend, Black Gap WMA area. Management/owners are first class people and the site is close to the areas I frequently visit. This is rough country and Stillwell RV makes it comfortable.

May 02, 2022

Kathy Barnes

3.0

Older campground with older dusty buildings, but friendly staff. Beautiful star filled sky at night. Even saw a bunch of Lesser Nighthawks flying around the light pole. Pretty excited about that. Very quiet.

April 30, 2022

Scott Elliott

5.0

Great little spot just outside of Big Bend. Host Sheri, Al and Master Sergeant were awesome! It’s all about the people!

April 29, 2022

Lynn Biggs

5.0

Stayed at park for 3 nights and had full hook-ups. Everything worked well. Only negative would be we had a long drive to get to the main visitor center (not campgrounds fault at all), but we’re able to drive the entire park in two days. Nights at the park were beautiful since you could see all the stars so clearly. Payton was very friendly at the front desk, and we were able to grab dvds to watch and return the next day. If visiting the park again, would stay there

April 27, 2022

Victor Cuadrado

5.0

Magnificent Staff. Stayed one night, in transit to BBNP. Site was clean. It's a desert so expect it to be dusty. Quiet and peacefull at night. will definetly stay again and reccomend to friends and family

April 26, 2022

Thomas Petit

4.0

Great location for heading into Big Bend and Black Gap. Wonderful relaxing times on the porch talking with other travelers. Has everything you need for a week or two in deep Texas.

April 19, 2022

Carl Eldridge

5.0

Experience the desert first hand. Wild life in abundance, coyote, dove, quail, mule deer, vultures, cotton tail bunnies and more. The cactus in bloom and the peaceful quiet of the desert. A nicely stocked stock with an end of the road vibe.....we loved it....wifi that works!

April 18, 2022

Thomas Service

2.0

The first three rules of real estate are location, location, and location - and that is about all that the Stillwell Ranch Campground has going for it... Lilly's reaction was that it reminded her of an abandoned 1960's drive-in theater - sans the movie screen... When we arrived the men's shower, the ladies shower, and the laundromat were all out of commission. This place is certainly over-priced for value delivered, but it did allow the crew of TIGER LILLY to get three days of touring the northern and eastern side of Big Bend National Park in before our reservation at Cottonwood Campground in the southwest portion of this huge (as in 50 mile) national park. Once again Stillwell's has demonstrated that national and state campgrounds deliver so much more value for the money over most commercial operations... We had read all the negative reviews on Stillwell, and we knew full-well the situation, but because we wanted 3 more days at BBNP we made the reservation anyway. One can only hope for some competition to spring up outside of the northern entrance to the park so that the Stillwell Ranch can go back to raising snakes and lizards - which is about all the place is good for.

April 16, 2022

Joy Aultman

5.0

What a sweet young woman that checked us in and helped us so much by changing our site from tent camping to one with electricity and water and a nice shade over our van… we will always remember her kindness and help on deciding what to see in Big Bend…we only stayed one night but enjoyed talking with other campers on the porch sitting in rocking chairs, showers, doing laundry, and a restful night!!!! Thank y’all so much :)☺️

April 16, 2022

Elizabeth Schuchert

5.0

A no frills campground 7 miles outside the entrance to Big Bend. Saves a 60 mile drive into the park to get to the campground. Great sunsets and starry nights. They have showers, with great water pressure, laundry and a very small store. Even had some white tail deer and javelins.

April 16, 2022

Steven Bage

5.0

Wasn’t too impressed at first, but I never have been camping in the desert before! It turned out great ! I set my tent up and left early every day to hike and had nice relaxing in the evenings when I returned. There restrooms and showers were really clean and everyone was really friendly !

April 13, 2022

Roberta Allen

5.0

Not fancy, but clean, friendly, quiet. We would stay here again.

April 12, 2022

Brian West

5.0

I gave it 5 stars because it is what they say it is, a place in the desert to park and see Big Bend NP. It’s easy to get to on a paved road. The campsites are gravel, nothing fancy. They have some full hookups above the road, but they are pretty close together. We stayed below the road in the strip, with 30 amp and water. Lots more room and there is a dump station on the way out . Great desert views. This is desert campsite with hookups and a little store, no cell, not a resort. Buy fuel and food before you get there.

April 11, 2022

Ofer Israel

5.0

Beutiful place, very close to the big bend, very nice hosts. Peaceful and quiet

April 09, 2022

Roger Barkley

5.0

Very surprisingly we enjoyed our stay.... It's a little remote, in the desert, ... The only amenities are water, electric,and dump. Camp store just has basics. There were just a few other campers and it's barren. The beauty was how peaceful and quiet it was ... Would stay again if ever in the area... 👍

April 08, 2022

Matthew Henry

4.0

Inexpensive camping close to Big Bend National Park with a small store with wifi on the porch, a gas pump, restrooms, showers, and a laundromat. The showers and changing areas could use new curtains for better privacy, but they were reasonably clean. This is not a hotel. While camping in the desert you should expect dust, direct sunlight, and cactuses in the surrounding vegetation. The campsites do not have picnic tables, but there are some near the entrance to the tent camping area. You may need to carry a rusty fire container from an unoccupied campsite if yours does not have one. The campsite we originally reserved had bushes growing throughout it, leaving no space for a tent, so the office kindly moved us to another site. This place has a lot of charm and a variety of amenities, but some simple improvements could make the experience better.

April 08, 2022

Sarah McConnon

5.0

Clean bathrooms, beautiful views (including sunrise and sunset views from any campsite). Helpful to have the store and Wi-Fi for quick things. Only downside is that finding your campsite in the dark is pretty hard - though the map they left for us was helpful to navigate our way there.

April 05, 2022