Stillwell Store and RV Park

Rules

Site Change

If your site is not what you like, there is a $30.00 fee to change sites if available.

Choose your site with care

*All groups larger than 12 persons (youth, church, school, college groups) must contact camp management by phone regarding making reservations. 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 $30.00 site change fee or $10.00 reservation change fee and we will not back apply weekly/monthly rates.

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

If you need use of our water, register for a site that includes it, Sites 1-14, 19-32, 48-89. We are on a well and water is a precious commodity, folks. RVers that dry-camp and for Tent campers, water is NOT free, bring your own water from home. 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 (pick up your map/campground rules). Check-in is from 1-7pm. After hours, pick up your map/guidelines so we know you arrived. 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, Wi-Fi issues, 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. NO GENERATOR USAGE. *Exceptions are during an electrical outage or specific permission from management.

Wi-Fi and Cell

The Wi-Fi here is limited, finite, constrained, lean, and more. Wi-Fi is not suitable for streaming, downloading, or working remotely. It is available from the store porch and is suitable for checking emails. There is no cell phone service here. The closest signal is roughly 15 miles away inside Big Bend National Park. 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

NO EXCEPTIONS, NO WOOD FIRES, no burning of wood, kindling, logs, lumber, paper, dry plants. Wood fires are currently banned. Propane fire pit, charcoal, or indoor/outdoor clean burning logs (such as duraflame, eviro-log) are acceptable. All fires are to be in a designated fire container, no exceptions.

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. You are visiting the desert. That's just how it is. We are on a well and cannot allow the luxurious consumption of water many are accustomed 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.

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Fidoom Rendon

5.0

We stayed at the primitive camping site. There is running water and restrooms if you make the long walk. We would definitely stay there again. The stars looked amazing.

December 03, 2024

Joe Mansfield

4.0

The desert beauty and peacefulness is remarkable at this RV destination. If you want to put away the electronics and escape for a few days this is the perfect place. There is no cell or internet service except at the stores front porch. It’s very rural, rustic and dusty but that’s part of the charm. The hosts are excellent. The store is stocked. The views are amazing. It’s a ride worth taking.

November 29, 2024

Nikki Billingsley

5.0

Stayed at this campground bc all of the campgrounds within the park were fully booked, and after exploring some of the campgrounds in the park I can say I’m happy I stayed here. It wasn’t quite as convenient as being in the park, as it’s about a 45 min-hour 15 min drive to most of the decent hikes in the park but worth it to be in a spot a little more spaced out and serene. I was in my campervan and didn’t need water/electric hookups so was able to stay in the designated tent sites which are better in my opinion bc they are more private. Sites are level and each come with a fire pit. Would stay here again if I ever visit the NP again.

November 28, 2024

Ron Miller

5.0

Can't describe the Pease and Quiet, What a Needed Vacation, if you Need toget away to Relax and Disconnect, this IS the place, the people at the store are very Friendly and a pleasure to visit with, I WILL BE BACK THANKS STILLWELL!!

November 24, 2024

Joni Jellison

4.0

Six miles from Big Bend entrance. Very quiet, full hook ups and DO NOT miss the museum! Hallie Stillwell is a woman you will enjoy learning about. We’re so glad we chose to stay here. It is not a resort so if that is what you’re looking for, look elsewhere. But the history of this place is well worth a visit.

November 21, 2024

William Gillespie

5.0

This is desert camping with water, sewer, and 30/50 amp hook ups for ANY size RV. Some sites are with gravel and some with hard packed dirt. It is hard to find spots available for large RV's in Big Bend and this place has many. However, Christmas holiday and Spring Break are most busiest times and can fill up. It's half way between Big Bend National Park and Marathon, TX. Gas and store supplies are available on site. Holy Stillwell's museum is also on site. The owners are friendly and have helpful advice for the area.

November 18, 2024

Charles Williamson

5.0

Excellent place to camp.

November 11, 2024

Desirae Smith

5.0

Love the peace and quiet.

November 08, 2024

JAMES ZELLER

5.0

Friendly folks running the business. Had everything we wanted and needed.

November 03, 2024

Tracey Gould

3.0

Overall, a nice place to stay, peaceful and remote. If you read their brochure, the bathrooms are closed twice a day for cleaning, but I have to say that the bathrooms haven't been cleaned even once during our 3 days stay. This can't be hygienic when toilet tissue is to be placed in a regular waste basket and just sit there for days on end. Other than the cleanliness issue, the camp is great for its proximity to Big Bend. The story and little museum they have there for Haillie Stillwell was excellent to learn about and visiting her little house was something interesting that we didn't expect to come across at a campground. All in all, a lovely place and very friendly hosts.

October 19, 2024

Steve Kunkle

5.0

I've you want to be off the grid, well, this is it. Very quiet, peaceful and starkly beautiful.

October 19, 2024

Curtis Stahnke

5.0

The park is clean and everything was as expected. Very friendly store employee. Very quiet and remote, just as I like it!

October 07, 2024

Susana Molina

5.0

Very quiet and peaceful. Saw lots of deer, hogs, rabbits, birds. It's a little far from Big Bend but it's doable and it's nice to have water and power after a long day of hiking.

May 06, 2024

Charles Benesh

5.0

A great place to get a shower and do the dishes on the way to and from Big Bend.

May 05, 2024

Doug Schwartz

3.0

Assigned to camp under their BRIGHT pole light which guarded their work barn in the back. Restroom was across the street, such a far walk from most of the campground that some folks drove from their campsite to the restroom.

April 26, 2024

steven stein

5.0

Nice and quiet!

April 22, 2024

Onno Kuijken

4.0

Better than expected amenities: showers, shop, ice cream, benches for cooking and eating. Only negative is the distance to the tent sites. But at least it's quiet! Very dark sky, wonderful stars

April 21, 2024

John Curtin

5.0

Clean and what you would expect in the desert. Extremely convenient to Big Bend... leave our camper outside and travel the park. Website showed less sites available that reality and we did nit see ability to call but hosts made everything work. Very pleased.

April 20, 2024

Nancy Needham

4.0

Friendly & helpful folks run the place and there are plenty of fairly level sites with either fhu or elec/water. The fhu are closest to the facilities (b/r, showers, gas, and general store). The store carries a good assortment of sunscreen and necessities. They sell regular gas. The bathrooms were clean but rustic, plenty of hot water for a quick shower (water is precious out here). There is zero shade so be prepared. We saw javelinas & road runners go through the sites. Wifi only good up by the store. Good for stop over before going into the park for sure!

April 20, 2024

Jeff Phillips

4.0

Pretty good stay. Off the road, quiet, close to Big Bend National Park. The only thing I didn't like was the bright street light next to my trailer. I had to walk out of camp to get a good view of the comet.

April 20, 2024

Joseph Panaccione

3.0

Just fine for a dessert campground. Lots of rules, but with limited resources, you should limit your expectations.

April 20, 2024

Annette Seffelaar

3.0

The good thing is that there is a campground in this area, with hookup. But the facilities like restroom (worn out) and laundry are by far not sufficient for the many sites. And you have to walk quite a distance to reach them.

April 19, 2024

Annette Seffelaar

3.0

The good thing is that there is a campground in this area, with hookup. But the facilities like restroom (worn out) and laundry are by far not sufficient for the many sites. And you have to walk quite a distance to reach them.

April 19, 2024

Mark Peterson

3.0

A no frills RV park. No shade, no slab, no picnic tables, gravel road, low water pressure, and no space between sites. But it’s cheap and near Big Bend National park. The owner is also very friendly.

April 18, 2024

Thomas Decker

3.0

Funky old time feel to the place. Maybe a little too rough around the edges for our taste. Still, overall enjoyable. One suggestion, fix the sewer line so guests can flush toilet paper.

April 17, 2024