2023 Bronco Drive @ Big Bend National Park
Mark your calendar for December 27th - 30th, 2023 to explore Big Bend National Park with other Broncos.
The basic plan is to:
1) Use the Chisos Basin campground as basecamp.
2) Explore remote sections of Big Bend National Park.
3) Dine in the evenings at the Chisos Mountains Lodge. (Of course, if you want to make your own meals, that is cool too.)
Chisos Basin Campground
Several campsites have parking for two vehicles. Group campsites are also available. Fuel is available near the Panther Junction Visitors Center, and the Rio Grande Village Campground.
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/basin_campground.htm
https://www.nps.gov/places/chisos-lodge.htm
Arrival: December 27th
Big Bend is remote. Arrival times will vary, so nothing is planned for this day. Upon arrival, you will need to get a park permit for the duration of your stay. (If you arrive after hours, you can get one the next morning.)
After you setup your campsite, walk around the campground and meet other Bronco owners as they arrive and get settled.
Trail Day 1: December 28th
• Meet in the parking area behind the Chisos Mountain Lodge.
• Brief driver meeting.
• Head to Santa Elena Canyon. You will want to get out and take pictures.
• Drive the river road toward the hot springs. Some drivers may want to soak in the hot springs.
• Meet at the Chisos Mountain Lodge for dinner.
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/secyn.htm
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/river-road.htm
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/soakinthesprings.htm
Trail Day 2: December 29th
• Meet in the parking area behind the Chisos Mountain Lodge.
• Brief driver meeting.
• Drive to the Grapevine Hills Trail for those who want a short hike to see the balanced rock.
• Drive to the Old Ore Road toward the Rio Grande Overlook and the Boquillas Canyon Overlook.
• Meet at the Chisos Mountain Lodge for dinner.
https://www.nps.gov/places/balanced-rock-trail.htm
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/old-ore-road.htm
https://www.nps.gov/places/rio-grande-overlook.htm
https://www.nps.gov/places/boquillas-overlook.htm
Departure: December 30th
Tip: Reserve your campsite on June 27, 2023. Reservations go quickly.
Mark your calendar for December 27th - 30th, 2023 to explore Big Bend National Park with other Broncos.
The basic plan is to:
1) Use the Chisos Basin campground as basecamp.
2) Explore remote sections of Big Bend National Park.
3) Dine in the evenings at the Chisos Mountains Lodge. (Of course, if you want to make your own meals, that is cool too.)
Chisos Basin Campground
Several campsites have parking for two vehicles. Group campsites are also available. Fuel is available near the Panther Junction Visitors Center, and the Rio Grande Village Campground.
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/basin_campground.htm
https://www.nps.gov/places/chisos-lodge.htm
Arrival: December 27th
Big Bend is remote. Arrival times will vary, so nothing is planned for this day. Upon arrival, you will need to get a park permit for the duration of your stay. (If you arrive after hours, you can get one the next morning.)
After you setup your campsite, walk around the campground and meet other Bronco owners as they arrive and get settled.
Trail Day 1: December 28th
• Meet in the parking area behind the Chisos Mountain Lodge.
• Brief driver meeting.
• Head to Santa Elena Canyon. You will want to get out and take pictures.
• Drive the river road toward the hot springs. Some drivers may want to soak in the hot springs.
• Meet at the Chisos Mountain Lodge for dinner.
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/secyn.htm
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/river-road.htm
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/soakinthesprings.htm
Trail Day 2: December 29th
• Meet in the parking area behind the Chisos Mountain Lodge.
• Brief driver meeting.
• Drive to the Grapevine Hills Trail for those who want a short hike to see the balanced rock.
• Drive to the Old Ore Road toward the Rio Grande Overlook and the Boquillas Canyon Overlook.
• Meet at the Chisos Mountain Lodge for dinner.
https://www.nps.gov/places/balanced-rock-trail.htm
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/old-ore-road.htm
https://www.nps.gov/places/rio-grande-overlook.htm
https://www.nps.gov/places/boquillas-overlook.htm
Departure: December 30th
Tip: Reserve your campsite on June 27, 2023. Reservations go quickly.
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