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Neville · 12-18-2006, 05:44 PM

copuswalker: That would be your best bet. Knowing what I know now I would add the park to my trip if I were heading to either Guadalupe Mountains or Big Bend.

Cougar: Devil's Rivers is definitely worth checking out. There are some things to consider before you go:
One, make a reservation if you're staying over night. As I understand it, the park will only accept reservations.
Two, the TP&W website says that the campsites can support trailers and/or campers. Don't believe it. I checked out campsites 1-4 and you might be able to fit a camper in number 4, but getting it to the park is a chore in of itself. You'd probably have some damage to your trailer before you left, not to mention that there aren't any facilities to speak of.
Three, it looks like there are other camping options there in the backcountry. I have a more detailed map of the park and it shows two backcountry campsites along the 12-mile loop. That's something that I plan on checking out on my next trip.

12-18-2006, 05:44 PM	#6
Neville Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rowlett Posts: 44	Re: A week in the mountains, the desert and the forest - TR with Pics copuswalker: That would be your best bet. Knowing what I know now I would add the park to my trip if I were heading to either Guadalupe Mountains or Big Bend. Cougar: Devil's Rivers is definitely worth checking out. There are some things to consider before you go: One, make a reservation if you're staying over night. As I understand it, the park will only accept reservations. Two, the TP&W website says that the campsites can support trailers and/or campers. Don't believe it. I checked out campsites 1-4 and you might be able to fit a camper in number 4, but getting it to the park is a chore in of itself. You'd probably have some damage to your trailer before you left, not to mention that there aren't any facilities to speak of. Three, it looks like there are other camping options there in the backcountry. I have a more detailed map of the park and it shows two backcountry campsites along the 12-mile loop. That's something that I plan on checking out on my next trip.