Stillwell Store and RV Park

Rules

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.

Fire

All fires are to be in a designated fire container, no exceptions. Wood fires are currently banned.

All showers closed

The shower house is currently closed. Showers are not available on the property. They will remain closed until at least May 1st.

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.

No drones

No drones, we like quiet and we like privacy.

No dirt bikes, ATVs, etc.

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

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.

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.

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.

Check in and check out

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

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.

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 April to October. All cancellations from November to March 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.

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.

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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
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Reviews Leave a Review

Sharon Kiesel

5.0

Great place to stay with helpful staff. Convenient to Big Bend National Park. Go through the nearby Hallie Stillwell Museum and see the extraordinary life of a pioneer woman rancher who owned this property. Lots of room for tents and big rigs.

April 16, 2021

Denise Bergman

3.0

This RV park is very close to one of the entrances to Big Bend National Park which makes it very convenient. But being from out of state I was basing drive times and directions on the park's address which is Alpine TX. This is completely incorrect. The park is 50 miles south of Marathon, TX on 385. It would have been helpful for the park to let us know in advance!!

April 16, 2021

Steve Knight

5.0

Very nice stay. Serene location. Due to schedule we could only stay one night. Didn’t use the facilities so cant comment on that. Full hook up with water, sewer abs electric. Wifi was good.

April 15, 2021

Lacy Craig

4.0

Super close to the park (not 30 miles - only about 8). Level sites with full hookups. Not much space between the sites. This was our first time camping in the desert & it’s a little different - no privacy at all between the sites. But it was a great experience & I recommend it.

April 15, 2021

Therese Tuers

3.0

We stayed here 2 nights. Gravel sights are level. Still 30 miles from the park. A little overpriced since we didn’t have showers or individual picnic tables. The shared ones were dilapidated.

April 14, 2021

Roland Anderson

5.0

Great place to stay. Close to Big Ben.

April 14, 2021

CATHERINE LANDSIEDEL

4.0

Great experience, quiet, good infrastructure and dark skies!

April 13, 2021

Sandra Pratt

4.0

It would be worth a 5 IF they had an outhouse or two on "the Strip" where there are a least 89 trailer spots plus many camping spots. So two would be even better. But one would be a big improvement. IF the hosts hadn't been so nice and friendly I would have rated this a 3. Due to covid no showers yet. So The Strip gives you electric and water....all I needed for my teardrop which I parked while I went off exploring.

April 13, 2021

Philip Hougland

4.0

We had a very nice visit. Really enjoyed our stay. Staff was very nice. Night skies where beautiful with the mountains all around.

April 13, 2021

Brooklyn Rummer

5.0

This was right outside of Big Bend National Park. It was a ranch so shade was limited, which is expected in that type of climate. We parked in the no sewer section and there was a dump station conveniently located on the way out. Water pressure was low but we were grateful to have water and electricity. We saw jack rabbits, road runners, and javelinas. The stars at night were beautiful out there in the open. When we go back to Big Bend we will definitely stay here again.

April 13, 2021

Kacey McSmith

4.0

We stayed here two nights as we visited Big Bend. I was grateful for the WiFi signal, especially since there was no cell phone service. A WiFi signal takes care of that, though. The lady running the store was very helpful and told us the best things to do in Big Bend. I must say I would have given it five stars but what’s the point of having your bathrooms open if you can’t flush anything down your toilets?

April 13, 2021

Julie Pappenfort

5.0

Omgosshhh!!!!!! We had a wonderful stay. John (campground manager) was the best!!! Quietest campground I have ever camped and I have camped a lot. 🏆 The campers were all very respectful and it felt like being a part of a huge family. The accommodations at the campground were great. The night sky was a treat right from our camper to stargaze. 💫 Well marked sites and easy to back in trailer. Picnic tables with open branched lean to’s for shade, meals and games. Clean bathrooms and well stocked. The view was jawdropping. The resources of the campground were awesome as well. There was a free resource library that included a wide array of books for the area, picture books about the birds in the area and of course plants and geologic reads. We picked up several notecards from the store that were exceptional from a local artist. Fuel was priced reasonably and costs at the store were very reasonable. Easy to pick up ice and just about anything else you would need. Wifi was good and access was easy. Lots of rocking chairs and conversation comforts around the store. Hallie’s Museum was well done too. So much history and items on display revealing the history of this exceptional woman. A must see while you are there. We feel John was an added blessing to our trip. He was very knowledgeable about the area and gave us insights that we never would’ve picked up on for BBNP as well as surrounding communities. He also helped us with a couple of unexpected issues that we had with our camper. We highly recommend Stillwell Store and RV Park. Ten stars if it was possible. ❤️

April 10, 2021

Chris Acker

4.0

Very friendly and nice people that run the campground, bathrooms aren't perfect but good enough since we didn't have one. Nice views at night and quiet as well will stay again in the future.

April 10, 2021

Jamie Mann

4.0

Quiet park, close to entrance of park. Friendly helpful staff. Showers closed due to covid. Gas pump and small store very helpful in such a rural setting. Sites are close together but shaded picnic table are nice. Would stay again.

April 10, 2021

Gene Tyrney

5.0

A great spot. Tent Camp near the moutain sites 30 through 45.

April 07, 2021

Timothy Horvei

4.0

Had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Very accommodating staff. We would certainly stay again.

April 05, 2021

Dan Lang

5.0

We were pleased with the downhome atmosphere at Stillwell, and the site was very accommodating for our overnight stay before launching into Chisos.

April 04, 2021

FRANK RUSWICK

2.0

Wind blown crowded dirt parking lot. No convenient public restrooms. Price standard for RV parks lying outside Big Bend NP. Site is convenient to north entrance to the Park.

April 02, 2021

Jason Mowery

5.0

We had a great time staying at Stilwell! Stillwell is close to the Big Bend NP entrance and, it was very quiet and a great place to watch the sunset, sun rises, and star gaze. Don’t expect the WiFi to work unless the winds blowing just right.

April 02, 2021

Nancy Wilkinson

4.0

Giving it 4 stars, but more like 3.5. Great location for desert camping & very convenient to BigBend N.P. my first night was across the road from the store & it was just a big gravel pking lot, no shade, no picnic tables...so I moved across for next 2 nights in same lot as the store. Had little roof covering over picnic table, much better. Restrooms are NOT modern despite advertised that way. Showers closed due to covid, but even if they were available not sure I would have used as they needed repair. The place is actually in need of some good maintenance but like I said, location makes up for what it lacks. Javelinas came right thru my site at night & stargazing was great!

March 29, 2021