Rattlesnake Mountain

Stayed at GV3 which doesn't show on Google maps. I came up Old Maverick Rd from Santa Elena. I was in an old 95 E150 2wd. There was a couple of spots that were pretty unnerving going through some wash areas but was able to get through.

Permit-only backcountry campsite a few miles down a dirt road from the Maverick Junction park entrance. I was able to camp in solitude without having to hear anyone else except for an occasional vehicle on the dirt road. Beautiful desert surroundings including lots of happy ocotillos. I only wished there was some sort of shade there because I was tent camping and it was 95 degrees. I tried driving south on the dirt road but turned around after a couple of miles due to deep sand. If you need any supplies the Cottonwood General Store is a 10 minute drive just past the park entrance and is surprisingly well stocked although very expensive.

Awesome place for beginner offroading. Nice views

Stunning location in the middle of nowhere yet with relatively easy access via a well-maintained gravel road. The views of the surrounding landscape are beautiful

Primitive campsite on the west end of Big Bend. Bathroom located 3 miles down the road.