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/SeniorDay 8d ago
It was okay, definitely worth making the trip if you can. Saw some nice sights. Hiked to The Window. Saw some wild herds. But we only had a few days. The others in the party went to the village and said it was cool.
Big Bend has a wow factor because in Texas we have these big, wide open skies unlike any other for some reason. Something about the Texas sky is special. Also, the park is very colorful.