I really enjoyed my two nights at the Backwoods Camping Retreat. It is surrounded by pine forests and secluded. Cell service is a no-go, so that made contacting the Patrick (host) a challenge on my way in. Directions to the site could be improved with turn-by-turn directions - again, lack of cell service makes finding camp tougher than it should be. The provided fire ring was a great help, and the location was beautiful and wooded. Love me some East Texas!

The Goat Pens worked perfectly as a base camp for my first trip to Big Bend NP. Excellent campsites, convenient location, close proximity to the park, and gorgeous, starry night skies. Thanks for the hospitality, Jeff.