Croton Spring Primitive Roadside Campsites

Pros: Large, quiet, and fairly remote. Not particularly hard to access despite being "back country." Pretty darn cool sleeping here under the stars! Cons: No shade (but I was OK with that). But the reason for docking 1 star is that it was pretty darn buggy, at least when I was there in late April. Couldn't really even open my car doors without letting bugs in. That said, I still wouldn't hesitate to camp here again if I make a return trip to Big Bend at some point.

We took a crew cab dually and 38’ trailer down there over Thanksgiving, the road was fine but I can see how it could become washed out in with enough rain. AT&T signal was spotty at best. Luckily we had good neighbors for the whole week since both sites are close together. People do come and go at the trail head but we didn’t have any issues being blocked in. I would say maybe 10 day hikers or so over the a busy week of Thanksgiving while we were there. I did bring a bicycle to ride down to the campsite before pulling the trailer in to see what I was up against and make sure I had enough room to maneuver. It’s only 1/2 a mile off the main road so you could definitely walk it. We would stay there again, only down side to us was no signal, I know you’re supposed to relax while camping and di

I wasn't expecting anybody to be out there as I sort of was illegal with the shutdown and no ranger around. Old lady ended up being there and initially thought I was encroaching but eventually invited me to show her my telescopes and think she had never seen with the Stars. I think I made her day. The site is incredible for stars

Remote location, beautiful scenery, ok for big rigs. No generators allowed at any time. Must reserve site at visitor center.

Reserve both sites or else you will have very close neighbors. High clearance vehicle needed because the road is washed out some. I got just enough cell signal to make calls using Google Fi.