700 acres hosted by Russell Johnson H.
75 RV/tent sites
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Near Big Bend National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Rio Grande Village.
Private sites
100% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
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18 ratings · 17 reviews
Rachel F.recommends
April 10, 2024
Heath Canyon Ranch
Quiet Desert Camping
This is a very remote, quiet place to camp. It’s quiet, and the night sky is especially beautiful. The views of the mountains are cool to see, and the closeby river is fun to visit during the day. The hosts are friendly. Be sure to be prepared with everything you need before getting here.
Denisse A.recommends
April 9, 2024
Heath Canyon Ranch
Best campsite by Big Bend!
Honestly there are no words to express how awesome this place is! The history of the place is quite fascinating! I camped on top of the landings trip and it was really epic to see the eclipse! Also a very nice bathroom with a shower 🤌🏽 I highly recommend this site to anyone a true gem! Russel is very kind thank you!
Christine T.recommends
April 7, 2024
Heath Canyon Ranch
We had a great time. The Solar shower and restrooms are great. Lots of places to camp.
Colleen C.recommends
April 4, 2024
Heath Canyon Ranch
Our experience was wonderful
Beautiful views. Quiet. Pretty isolated and dark at night. The night sky is amazing. Solar shower and bathroom is a big bonus and very clean. I highly recommend this spot.
Adam A.recommends
March 31, 2024
Heath Canyon Ranch
Loved It!
Very friendly and helpful host. Great communication. Loved the isolation and privacy. Beautiful location. Impressive shower and toilet! Nice little walk down to a private river beach.
Seth A.recommends
March 23, 2024
Heath Canyon Ranch
Between Mexico and a mountain
This was wild.. We had just spend a few days in Big Bend, and were just looking for a place to camp the night before getting the van rental back, and what we got instead was the most beautiful experience being alone in nature I can remember.
We drove up around sunset and were warmly greeted by Russell, and proceeded to our campsite at the end of an airstrip up a hill. We were the only ones at the top, and it really felt like we were the only ones around for miles. The place also had a solar shower in a bathroom that looked like it was cut straight out of a nice hotel and transported there by helicopter.
We opened the back doors and the side door of the van, so that out of one door we could see the mountain and the other we could see across into Mexico, which was literally right there. We cooked dinner and marveled at the sights, as the landscape descended into darkness. In the morning, woke up to the sun rising over the mountains through the window by our bed.
Only wish we could of stayed longer to enjoy the other things the ranch had to offer, I know there was swimming, but maybe paddling the river too?
Out of all the great experiences we've had this week, I'd honestly place this at the top. This is a hidden gem, I doubt it will stay that way for long!
Location
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
Hosted by Russell Johnson H.Joined in July 2023
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