Stillwell Store and RV Park

Rules

Site Change

If your site is not what you like, there is a $30.00 fee to change sites if available.

Choose your site with care

*All groups larger than 12 persons (youth, church, school, college groups) must contact camp management by phone regarding making reservations. Please select your site carefully from the map. Click on the boxes to learn the site number. Call and ask us questions, if needed. We will not refund the difference if you arrive and decide you want a different site or that you didn't book a proper site for your needs. We reserve the right to charge a $30.00 site change fee or $10.00 reservation change fee and we will not back apply weekly/monthly rates.

No large animals

We do not allow any horses, mules or any animal exceeding 400 pounds on the property.

Please don't flush baby wipes

Please do not flush baby wipes down our toilets OR down your RV and into our septic system. Even if they claim to be "septic safe". There is no such thing. If it is not toilet tissue or waste, don't flush it! If this continues to be a problem, we will have to raise our prices in order to offset repair costs.

Directions to our Location!

Please take a look at our directions on our website, stillwellstore.com. We are located 46 miles south of Marathon off of Hwy 385 then left on FM 2627, just outside of Big Bend National Park. We are not located in the town of Alpine proper, despite what our address may make you think. We do not recommend using a GPS.

Water

If you need use of our water, register for a site that includes it, Sites 1-14, 19-32, 48-89. We are on a well and water is a precious commodity, folks. RVers that dry-camp and for Tent campers, water is NOT free, bring your own water from home. RVs** We don't allow people to fill their tanks. If you need use of our water, register for a site that includes it. Tent Campers** The sink in the laundry room can be used for washing dishes, etc.

Check in and check out

Please check-in at the store upon arrival (pick up your map/campground rules). Check-in is from 1-7pm. After hours, pick up your map/guidelines so we know you arrived. Check-out is at noon.

Cancellations and Refunds

Camping/RVing is an outdoor experience, therefore we do not give refunds due to the discomforts of nature, weather, Wi-Fi issues, or for early departure. No refunds after check-in. Please provide 72 hours notice for cancellations from May to October. All cancellations from November to April require 7 days notice. In the event of a No Show, no refund will be issued. All refunds are minus processing fees and the cost of doing business.

Your responsibility

Management and owners are not responsible for damages, injury or loss to persons, pets or property. Guests and visitors agree to use the Park at their own risk. Owners are legally responsible for their pets and ANY injury or loss caused by their pets. Stillwell's Store and RV Park, the Owners, the Management or the Staff will not be held responsible for any injuries to pets, their owners or others in the park.

Quiet time

Quiet time is from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Please be respectful of those trying to sleep. Please do not sit there with your vehicle idling. NO GENERATOR USAGE. *Exceptions are during an electrical outage or specific permission from management.

Wi-Fi and Cell

The Wi-Fi here is limited, finite, constrained, lean, and more. Wi-Fi is not suitable for streaming, downloading, or working remotely. It is available from the store porch and is suitable for checking emails. There is no cell phone service here. The closest signal is roughly 15 miles away inside Big Bend National Park. Pretend it's 1985 and enjoy things other than having your phone in your face.

No dirt bikes, ATVs, etc.

If it's not street legal there is no point in bringing it here.

No drones

No drones, we like quiet and we like privacy.

Fire

NO EXCEPTIONS, NO WOOD FIRES, no burning of wood, kindling, logs, lumber, paper, dry plants. Wood fires are currently banned. Propane fire pit, charcoal, or indoor/outdoor clean burning logs (such as duraflame, eviro-log) are acceptable. All fires are to be in a designated fire container, no exceptions.

No washing vehicles

Yes, we know, your vehicle/motorcycle/trailer/RV/jetpack/spaceship or however you travel most likely got dirty on the way down here. You are visiting the desert. That's just how it is. We are on a well and cannot allow the luxurious consumption of water many are accustomed to. There will be a $25 charge minimum if caught washing vehicles. Please, just wait until you get to an actual carwash or home.

Pet restrictions

All pets must be on a leash and are NOT to have free run of the campground or to be left unattended. This is an area with rattlesnakes, coyotes, bears and many other critters that are dangerous to your pets. Pick up after your animals. Do not bring your pets in the store or museum.

Map

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Area Tips

Distances (miles) in the Big Bend Area from Stillwell Store:

• BBNP Entrance: 8
• BBNP Headquarters: 35
• Black Gap WMA Headquarters: 12
• Boquillas: 59
• Santa Elena: 78
• Study Butte: 61
• Marathon: 46
• Alpine: 75
• El Paso: 296
• San Antonio via Hwy 90: 374
• San Antonio via Interstate 10: 423

Reviews Leave a Review

Doug Schwartz

3.0

Assigned to camp under their BRIGHT pole light which guarded their work barn in the back. Restroom was across the street, such a far walk from most of the campground that some folks drove from their campsite to the restroom.

April 26, 2024

steven stein

5.0

Nice and quiet!

April 22, 2024

Onno Kuijken

4.0

Better than expected amenities: showers, shop, ice cream, benches for cooking and eating. Only negative is the distance to the tent sites. But at least it's quiet! Very dark sky, wonderful stars

April 21, 2024

John Curtin

5.0

Clean and what you would expect in the desert. Extremely convenient to Big Bend... leave our camper outside and travel the park. Website showed less sites available that reality and we did nit see ability to call but hosts made everything work. Very pleased.

April 20, 2024

Nancy Needham

4.0

Friendly & helpful folks run the place and there are plenty of fairly level sites with either fhu or elec/water. The fhu are closest to the facilities (b/r, showers, gas, and general store). The store carries a good assortment of sunscreen and necessities. They sell regular gas. The bathrooms were clean but rustic, plenty of hot water for a quick shower (water is precious out here). There is zero shade so be prepared. We saw javelinas & road runners go through the sites. Wifi only good up by the store. Good for stop over before going into the park for sure!

April 20, 2024

Jeff Phillips

4.0

Pretty good stay. Off the road, quiet, close to Big Bend National Park. The only thing I didn't like was the bright street light next to my trailer. I had to walk out of camp to get a good view of the comet.

April 20, 2024

Joseph Panaccione

3.0

Just fine for a dessert campground. Lots of rules, but with limited resources, you should limit your expectations.

April 20, 2024

Annette Seffelaar

3.0

The good thing is that there is a campground in this area, with hookup. But the facilities like restroom (worn out) and laundry are by far not sufficient for the many sites. And you have to walk quite a distance to reach them.

April 19, 2024

Annette Seffelaar

3.0

The good thing is that there is a campground in this area, with hookup. But the facilities like restroom (worn out) and laundry are by far not sufficient for the many sites. And you have to walk quite a distance to reach them.

April 19, 2024

Mark Peterson

3.0

A no frills RV park. No shade, no slab, no picnic tables, gravel road, low water pressure, and no space between sites. But it’s cheap and near Big Bend National park. The owner is also very friendly.

April 18, 2024

Thomas Decker

3.0

Funky old time feel to the place. Maybe a little too rough around the edges for our taste. Still, overall enjoyable. One suggestion, fix the sewer line so guests can flush toilet paper.

April 17, 2024

Marjorie Veazey

5.0

We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay. At about 6 miles from NP entrance, it was easy to get to and from the park each day. The people running the place were very nice. Great to have bathrooms, showers and laundry at our disposal. The museum on the site was very interesting.

April 16, 2024

Juergen Pons

5.0

Perfect for visiting big bend.

April 15, 2024

Corrinne Henderson

3.0

We had a level, quiet spot by the fence for our class B with no hookups, and slept well. The location is good for visiting Big Bend, and we did appreciate the showers. But the bathrooms seem to be very ramshackle and about ready to fall down. The store items are covered in dust. We bought ice cream bars from the freezer and enjoyed them on the porch, which has several comfortable chairs.

April 15, 2024

steven stein

5.0

Hot, but quiet ! Quiet is the best part by far!

April 15, 2024

Dawn Weinbender

4.0

We spent 2 nights at Stillwell RV Park while we visited Big Bend National Park. This park is very quiet and peaceful at night, the stars are amazing and views of the surrounding mountains are stunning. Park is definitely older and not fancy but it has the important stuff. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

April 15, 2024

ROBIN COOLBETH

5.0

We really enjoyed our stay at Stillwell Campground. This is a very remote location with a beautiful view in all directions. Come with food supplies since although there is some food there, it is minimal and the nearest town is 45 miles away. This is a no-frills campground because you are camping in the desert. But we were happy to have full hookups available, laundry facilities and gas at a comparable price. It is very close to Big Bend National Park, so day trips there were easy. We would definitely stay here again!

April 13, 2024

Thomas Bisgaard

5.0

Our favorite type of campground, remote with all the amenities you need! in essence, you get full hookups & a stocked store far from any nearby town. No cell phone coverage, but the WiFi worked fine at our spot to get the basics like email. Big Bend is the draw in this area & although it's a good drive to get in, it's also less crowded than the park's campgrounds. With little around, wildlife is abundant. Most of the full hookup spots are only feet from the road, yet little drives by in the daytime & next to nothing at night, making this a very quiet experience!

April 12, 2024

Pamela Morgan

4.0

There was a lot to like about staying at Stillwell's. I was a primitive tent camper and loved the night sky and quiet and privacy. It got pretty hot in the late afternoons so instead of baking uncomfortably in the unshaded campsite I hung out on the front porch of the store where there are rocking chairs and wifi. And people to interact with. Loved having the bathroom and shower house available as well.

April 10, 2024

Greg W

5.0

Great atmosphere, great location and good people. The gas is even cheaper here than in the park!

April 09, 2024