Road trip · West Texas
Big Bend Country Loop
The loop
Marfa, Big Bend National Park, Terlingua and Big Bend Ranch State Park.
Overview line between stops, not turn-by-turn directions.
Stop by stop
- 1
Marfa
Suggested: 2 days (full guide: 2–3 days)
~87 mi straight-line from Marfa
2Big Bend National Park
Suggested: 3 days (full guide: 3–5 days)
Big Bend Backcountry and Chisos Basin Reservations
~20 mi straight-line from Big Bend National Park
3Terlingua
Suggested: 3 days (full guide: 3–4 days)
Secure Desert Glamping and Chisos Basin Permits Early
~38 mi straight-line from Terlingua
4Big Bend Ranch State Park
Suggested: 2 days (full guide: 2–4 days)
Quick answers
How many days do I need for the Big Bend Country Loop?
Plan about 10 days to give each of the 4 stops its suggested minimum time, plus extra if you add rest days.
Which order should I visit the stops in?
Marfa, then Big Bend National Park, then Terlingua, then Big Bend Ranch State Park. The order keeps each leg as short as possible.
Do any stops on this loop need reservations?
Check booking rules early for Big Bend National Park, Terlingua. Each stop's guide links to the official source.