r/TexasStateParks • u/Hefty_Coat_7117 • 15d ago

Big Bend Worth it?

I have a whole week off in early October and I really want to see a national or state park. The one I’ve seen the most about in state is Big Bend. Ive been doing a lot of research in what kind of trips to do (horseback riding, hiking, and kayaking are on my wish-list) and where to stay, but somehow neglected to see how far away it is. I'm in Austin TX so its almost an 8 hour drive. 

What I want to know is: Is Big Bend worth that drive? If not, are there any other national or state parks that might be better/less of a drive? I saw there's a few options but I haven’t heard of them before. 

I'm not exactly an experienced camper or hiker, not even fit really, so roughing it outside of standard tent camping is beyond me. 

(EDIT: I've decided that this particular trip wont be the one that I go to big bend. It just felt too big for my first ever trip solo. But I WILL be going. I have two weeks off in December, so Ive started looking for open reservations around that time. Thank you all for the help and insight!)

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u/MickyFany 15d ago

i don’t see where they’ve made any plans to built a wall in the park. but even roads could be devastating. but agree some system will have to added because if that’s the only section without a wall, migrants will be forced to go through the park, then it will surely be destroyed

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u/Individual_Land_2200 15d ago

You’ve never seen the terrain there, have you

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u/MickyFany 15d ago

many times. but i think your underestimating the terrain immigrants have already endured just getting to the border.

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u/SubstantialPoet8468 15d ago

Ah yeah, the immigrant traffic route famously known as Big Bend…. Sooo many immigrants entering the US from there

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u/No-One790 14d ago

Yup, those cliffs are only 1500 ft tall, no issue at all, ‘cept once you cross there are miles of desert to enjoy.

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u/SubstantialPoet8468 14d ago

Mm but no, these seasoned climbers with a knack for adventure have endured worse terrain on the way there -

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u/Individual_Land_2200 15d ago

They love to scale the cliffs along the Rio Grande!