Camp at Telephone Canyon, Big Bend National Park, Texas

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There are two Telephone Canyon campsites. Both are located along the same short access road. Maximum vehicle length is 25' Telephone Canyon 1 (TC-1) can accommodate 1 vehicle, no trailers, 6 people, no horses. Telephone Canyon 2 (TC-2) can accommodate 2 vehicles, no trailers, 12 people, no horses. Primitive roadside sites offer nice views, solitude, and a small flat gravel space to set up camp next to your vehicle. No shade, toilets, or other amenities are provided. You can now obtain a backcountry permit to use these sites up to 180 days in advance through www.recreation.gov. Telephone Canyon Campsites are located along the Old Ore Road, 14 miles from the southern end, or 12.4 miles from the northern end. There is a 0.25 mile access road on the east side of the Old Ore Road. TC-1 is along the access road/Ore Road junction. TC-2 is at the end of the access road. Old Ore Road is very rocky and rough. It is maintained for high clearance vehicles only. Following rains and heavy use, the road becomes very rutted and may require 4-wheel drive. Always ask a park ranger for current road conditions. Telephone Canyon hikers must park off the road, not in the TC-2 site. Only permitted campers may use the TC-2 campsite. The primitive Telephone Canyon Trail begins at near TC-2 and travels through the Deadhorse Mountains. TC-1 is quite close to the Old Ore Road.

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