Rice Tank Campground
Rice Tank Campground
Rice Tank is a primitive roadside campsite located 4. 3 miles along Glenn Springs Road in Big Bend National Park, accommodating up to 2 vehicles and 6 people with a maximum vehicle length of 25 feet.
The site offers expansive desert views of the Chisos Mountains, Elephant Tusk, and Backbone Ridge, with an old earthen stock tank and historic corral nearby, though no shade, water, or amenities are provided.
A high-clearance vehicle is required to access the rocky Glenn Springs Road, and a backcountry permit is mandatory for camping.
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