This park has dusty, gravel and rock sites with no landscaping to speak of. We stayed here as an anchor site to visit the Big Bend National Park. We would try to find another site if we are in this area again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We like this campground even with the noise of the trains all during the day and night. Friendly staff, clean restrooms and laundry. Our site was a little hard to level, but do not know about other sites. We camped in the camp sites nearer the train tracks, but other pull through sites were located to the back of the property. Very convenient for going to Big Ben, even though once in the Park, and at Panther Junction Visitor's Center, telling us that the only campground with hookups in park was full - it was not. However, think I would rather be in Marathon anyway. We camped in Site #19 in a truck/camper. We will return here whenever this way. Gage restaurant at the historic Gage Hotel is only a 10 minute walk from the campground. We camped here in a Truck Camper.
We were very impressed with this place, good value for the money. $25 less Good Sam discount of $2.50, paid $22.50 all inclusive. W/E50amp/S Wi-Fi and Cable. Cable included HBO and Cinamax. Don't see that very often. Good place to fill the water tank before heading into Big Bend. From here you are 90 miles from the Rio Grande Village. They now have a small cafe here that is open for breakfast Thurs - Mon mornings only. Great breakfast too. Very nice courtyard and sitting area near cafe. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Beautiful location out in the West Texas Mountains. Courtyard and Cafe with Motel brings all the ammenities that you could possibly want, with the only downside being the frequent train whistles throughout the day. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This has been the worst RV Park we have stayed at for just an overnight. They park you along the main highway , which was not too bad; but the railroad tracks are across the highway and the train goes by blowing the whistle every hour to hour and a half. You may as well spend the night in a Wal Mart as the train sounds like it is coming through your trailer. For $25 a night it was stupidity maybe $10. But maybe $0 would be too much. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Using Passport America I paid $12.50 for one night. Fairly level sites, friendly staff, great views. Only downside is the train track across the street. Will come back again when I have time to visit Marathon and Big Bend. We camped here in a Motorhome.
If visiting Big Bend Park, this is the place to stay. It is several miles from the park entrance, but the atmosphere of this place makes the trip seem a minor flaw. The restful fire in the courtyard keeps the chill night air at bay, and the lighted fountain is very pleasant, there are also gardens to enjoy. The breakfast cafe, with another covered outdoor dining area, is very quaint with a basic breakfast menu. Yes it is gravel. but the sites are wide, everything is very clean, wifi is great and the staff were delightful. We enjoyed all the RVers and motel guests where everyone gathered around the large fireplace and relaxed in the rocking chairs and benches. Yes, the trains were frequent, but we didn't even hear them the second night. We would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Very cute courtyard with fireplace. Close to Big Bend National Park (60 miles one way). Close to railroad and trains come through during the night. No shade available. Bathroom needs expanding. One room per sex, includes shower, toilet and sink. If someone is in for a shower you have to wait to use the facility. There were lines for the bathroom in the morning. We enjoyed our stay. Very friendly staff. Recommend they add portable toilets. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
We were very impressed with this Passport America campground. We joined Passport America when we registered and got 3 nights of camping/full hook-ups including free wi-fi and cable with HBO for $12.50 per night. The sites are large, gravel and level. The clerk was pleasant and helpful. The small town has a nice grocery, postoffice and bookstore among other shops. As for the trains that go by - so what! They are across the highway at least 100 yards away and they are a non-issue. This is one of the better, cleaner, nicer looking parks we have stayed at in TX. It is behind a very nice looking motel. It sits on a hilltop and the views in all directions are pleasing. Worth the regular rate of $25 and definitely a bargain at $12.50 per night! This park is right off US90. They do not have a laundry so don't plan on doing your wash here. Also they have a very small albeit clean shower. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This park is located in Marathon, one of the gateway towns to Big Bend National Park. The park is a dusty lot behind the motel, which sounds bad but really isn't. The sites are quite large and wide. The motel has been renovated to a 1940s retro chic. They have terrific common areas accessible to motel and RV guests. On certain mornings they have great breakfast burritos in an outdoor cafe for very reasonable prices. Wifi is free and works OK. Cable is free and includes HBO, Showtime, and Cinemax. So why the rating of 7? Trains. The train tracks are really close and the whistles go on all night. I told the people in the office and they gave me ear plugs for no charge. They do help, but the trains seem to never stop. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a pretty bare bones park, but an excellent jumping off point for Big Bend. It is a long way into Big Bend and you need to start in early in the morning if you want to have any chance of getting an rv space with hookups in Rio Grande RV park in Big Bend. We camped here in a camper.