700 acres hosted by Russell Johnson H.
75 Vehicle/Tent sites
Near Big Bend National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Rio Grande Village.
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38 Ratings · 32 reviews
Eric S.recommends
December 5, 2024
Heath Canyon Ranch
Park-like serenity!!
We absolutely loved camping at Heath Canyon. The property was amazing. It had atunning views of mountains you find in Big Bend & there were also stunning views looking down on the Rio Grande. This is a do-it-yourself remote location so bring everything you need, but the reward is well worth it.
There is an old Jeep 4x4 road at the top of the airstrip you can drive or hike to get down near to the riverbed that made for great exploring. The mountains also had several large caves that we were able to explore. All around this was one of the best camping spots we’ve found in the Southwest. We are definitely coming back!!
Luz V.recommends
December 1, 2024
Heath Canyon Ranch
Amazing place.
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Write a review about this campsite we just visited. Using this prompt I love our camping site atThe Heat Canion, the river going through the property was a plus to our family trip. Russell and his entire family were very kind and helpful. The camping site it about 45 minutes from The bigBend National park. However the property with the river running through, tranquility and impressive views makes it wordth it.
Definitely we will come back.
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We absolutely loved our stay at The Heat Canyon campsite! The property, with the river running through it, was a perfect addition to our family trip. It created a peaceful atmosphere, and the stunning views were nothing short of impressive. Russell and his family were incredibly kind and helpful, ensuring we had everything we needed during our stay. Although the campsite is about a 45-minute drive from Big Bend National Park, the tranquility and natural beauty of the location made the distance more than worth it. We’re already looking forward to our next visit—definitely a place we’ll return to!
Chris M.recommends
November 5, 2024
Heath Canyon Ranch
This was a great place! Absolutely beautiful setting! Peace and quiet for miles. Shower and bathroom was a huge bonus for our time there.
Edward M.recommends
October 23, 2024
Heath Canyon Ranch
Peace and quiet
We stayed three nights 10/17-10/19. Remote, quiet, peaceful. There are seemingly several camping options but for us we stayed in a section just up from the river bank which was mostly concrete and some gravel. These sites were flat; have access to 50 amp service but we didn’t need it so did not use it. There are no other services there though other reviewers report a solar shower and toilets at the main home complex. We also didn’t use those facilities. The site is a takeout spot for canoe and kayak trips that begin up river so we saw two crews take out while we were there. These were the only folks we saw in our three days and nights. We put our kayak in the river but there was not enough water for us to paddle around. When the river is up, this would be ideal for kayaking around the Camp site. The beach area is great. Take all the food and water and power that you need because there is nothing around. We enjoyed the sunrises sunsets and the dark skies all to ourselves. There is a Mexican ghost town across the river. The bridge to La Linda is still standing but it is barricaded so no traffic of any kind can cross.
We would definitely stay at Heath Canyon Ranch again
Ashley M.recommends
October 11, 2024
Heath Canyon RV Site
Russell was kind enough to call me beforehand and explain what I needed to do since he was not going to be able to be on site when I arrived. Which I’m glad because you do not have service once you are there although they do have WiFi near the main house. The area is very secluded. The rio was really low so we did not get in but we enjoyed exploring around and our pups loved being able to run around a bit. Be prepared as the nearest store is about an hour away. The views are breathtaking. We would definitely stay again if passing through.
Lauren H.recommends
October 5, 2024
Heath Canyon Ranch
Loved the beach, it was nice cooling off in the water after a hot day. Awesome views, would definitely recommend!
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Big Bend National Park, Brewster, Texas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Jumanos, Coahuiltecan, Mescalero Apache, Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache), Chiso, and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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