It was a big gravel lot. The power was set so 2 neighboring units would be very close. Not aesthetically pleasing. Did have all the utilities. Works as a base camp to explore Big Bend or store your trailer while rafting. WiFi only at the store. Did not use any of the public spaces, like showers.

We stayed for 5 nights and the location was just okay. Amenities were the biggest perk: laundry, convenience store there, gas station there (for cheaper than they had at the next closest station). But the place itself was run down and the people were rude and unwelcoming. I wouldn’t stay again.

Close proximity to Big Bend for people coming from the north keeps this campground in business. Too bad it doesn't have some competition, though. It does have working water & electric. Public areas are dirty and dumpy. The gal working the store was friendly enough. Wifi only at the store, but not at the campsites. Would I return?...moreClose proximity to Big Bend for people coming from the north keeps this campground in business. Too bad it doesn't have some competition, though. It does have working water & electric. Public areas are dirty and dumpy. The gal working the store was friendly enough. Wifi only at the store, but not at the campsites. Would I return? Yes, but not if I had a better option.

We stayed in the “Strip” area and the sites were level and open. Located on lightly traveled road. Few others in the area so it was quiet but if full there could be a lot of noise. No cell service but RV park had WiFi. Low lights so night sky was wonderful. Easy access to Big Bend.

First of all, I want to be sure I don’t sound like one of those people who complain that the beach was too sandy, or the forest had too many trees. Camping in the desert is going to be hot in the daytime. There is no shade. Stillwell RV Park fits into that category. The “strip” is basically a big gravel lot. There were no tables or she...moreFirst of all, I want to be sure I don’t sound like one of those people who complain that the beach was too sandy, or the forest had too many trees. Camping in the desert is going to be hot in the daytime. There is no shade. Stillwell RV Park fits into that category. The “strip” is basically a big gravel lot. There were no tables or shelters. We had 30 amp service and water. There were three RVs there including us, with room for many more. The people we had contact with were very nice. There is gas available at the office but no diesel fuel. The big plus is it is located just outside Big Bend National Park. I think every RV Park within a couple of hundred miles is going to be about the same. If you’re looking for a pool or other amenities, this place ain’t it. It is what it is - convenient.

Nothing special about this CG other than it’s location. Closest option to Big Bend if you can’t get into park to camp. Sites are close together after a day of hiking it didn’t stop us from sleeping well. We spent all day at park and returned to camp to eat and sleep at night. Very quiet with no road noise. Store and staff were nice. Do...moreNothing special about this CG other than it’s location. Closest option to Big Bend if you can’t get into park to camp. Sites are close together after a day of hiking it didn’t stop us from sleeping well. We spent all day at park and returned to camp to eat and sleep at night. Very quiet with no road noise. Store and staff were nice. Don’t plan on streaming videos or uploading your latest Vlog, but WiFi will allow you to check your email or weather with a little patience. Cell coverage was nonexistent, another plus.

As much as we enjoy dry camping in Big Bend, having full hook ups when it's hot is nice! The RV Park is separated into three different camping areas. The two locations nearest the store; also your check-in location, offer full hook ups. However, be careful when you book as not all the sites have 50amp service. The larger lot ac...moreAs much as we enjoy dry camping in Big Bend, having full hook ups when it's hot is nice! The RV Park is separated into three different camping areas. The two locations nearest the store; also your check-in location, offer full hook ups. However, be careful when you book as not all the sites have 50amp service. The larger lot across the street is their partial hook up area, as well as dry camping and tent sites. If you love being near people, you will appreciate how close you are to your neighbors in full hook ups side (very close together). Parking on the full hookup sides can be an issue as the sites are not long or wide enough to accommodate trailer and tow vehicle for 30ft+. If you have a larger RV with slides you may want to book end sites.The partial hook up/dry camping sections (known as The Strip) will offer the most spacious camping option. There is a dump station close by with non-potable water available for flushing out your black tank. The park has two washers and dryers available for guest use at $1.25 to wash and $1 to dry. There is a small store on site and the museum is a great piece of history and worth taking the time to explore.BE AWARE if you need to work online service the FREE WIFI is not good enough to support your needs. We were able to get some service at our site, it was barely enough to check email and occasionally surf social media. The signal dropped often and the lack of bandwidth made us unplug from reality and enjoy our surroundings. Friends of ours could not get sufficient service even with expensive boosters to work remotely, and had to take the daily 40 minute drive to Marathon during working hours. Note: Inside Big Bend there are stretches where you will have some 3G and 4G service on AT&T. Come prepared with food and basic needs as there isn't much shopping available even in Marathon. If you do find yourself craving a night out Brick Vault Brewery and Barbecue in Marathon won't disappoint. The park entrance at Persimmon Gap is 20 min away, Panther Junction is an additional 30 min drive.

Very tight sites & sites are not marked well so be sure to arrive when they are open or call ahead. No cell service & the. wifi was limited and spotty. There was a camp area across the street that belonged to the same park with much more space, but I’m not sure if there was hookups or why everyone was out in one side. Ask about the str...moreVery tight sites & sites are not marked well so be sure to arrive when they are open or call ahead. No cell service & the. wifi was limited and spotty. There was a camp area across the street that belonged to the same park with much more space, but I’m not sure if there was hookups or why everyone was out in one side. Ask about the strip side. Download movies ahead of time. 10 mins from park entrance. Park is large and will take you awhile to get to anything you want to hike but the driving views are amazing. Not much grass area in the desert for dogs, didn’t think of that but duh.

Needed a place to stay while visiting Big Bend NP. We did not have reservations for the park, those required at least 3-4 days notice at least during the pandemic, probably longer in normal times. This place is simple, and basic but still nice. Sites had water and electric, no sewer connection at least in the area we were in the lo...moreNeeded a place to stay while visiting Big Bend NP. We did not have reservations for the park, those required at least 3-4 days notice at least during the pandemic, probably longer in normal times. This place is simple, and basic but still nice. Sites had water and electric, no sewer connection at least in the area we were in the longer term sites might have, I did not check. There was a dump station in the area so we used both incoming and before we left. They are on a well, so ask for limiting water as much as possible i.e. no vehicle washing etc. Small store with a few necessities. Pleasant owner. Highlight is a museum about a pioneer women Hallie Stillwell. Free just ask for key from owner. Lots of information bout this very interesting women who married a local rancher in early 1900's, lived to be 100 years old, and was a force of nature! Gave a taste of life on the frontier up through modern times. The owner grew up with the Stillwell family and so had some insight as well which he was willing to share. I would go back again, because of how close it is to Big Bend and the pleasant experience. No cell service, and the wifi was slow and intermittent, but that is not why I go RVing so not a problem!

This is a nice quite spot and near the park entrance. It will take you 35 minutes to jet to the junction point and then another 20 minutes to the trails. This is fine for an overnight and if you dont care about the dirt etc then it will do fine for a spot to visit the park. The wifi is terrible and is near the store that they have....moreThis is a nice quite spot and near the park entrance. It will take you 35 minutes to jet to the junction point and then another 20 minutes to the trails. This is fine for an overnight and if you dont care about the dirt etc then it will do fine for a spot to visit the park. The wifi is terrible and is near the store that they have.Unfortunantly this RV spot is run down and the spots are so close together. 30 bucks is expensive for dirt and hookups.I would have rather stayed in the park but you could not find a spot anywhere.

What a lovely campground! It’s quite, the staff are friendly, and the store is clean. They have ice, beer, and other food and supplies in the store. They do accept credit. The campground is level. We’re here in December which is supposedly the busy season, but even now staying a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights it hasn’t been busy...moreWhat a lovely campground! It’s quite, the staff are friendly, and the store is clean. They have ice, beer, and other food and supplies in the store. They do accept credit. The campground is level. We’re here in December which is supposedly the busy season, but even now staying a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights it hasn’t been busy. And THE STARS ARE EPIC out here!! ???? They have WiFi that reaches out to most of the dry camping and all of the hookup sites.

I was a bit worried staying outside the park with all the driving it would entail but this park is only 8 miles from the North East entrance and 30 minutes from Panther Junction or 20 minutes from the Fossil Exhibit. Throw in full hook ups for $30/night and the friendly staff and you have a great place to stay. WiFi was good un...moreI was a bit worried staying outside the park with all the driving it would entail but this park is only 8 miles from the North East entrance and 30 minutes from Panther Junction or 20 minutes from the Fossil Exhibit. Throw in full hook ups for $30/night and the friendly staff and you have a great place to stay. WiFi was good until the 30+ college kids jumped on it from 6-midnight. If you’re not there during Spring Break then it shouldn’t be an issue.

When we got to Big Bend all camping areas taken so we went to Stillwell which they had several spots flat land gravel spots. We just stayed there and would drive to the areas we wanted to go. Did get WiFi but it was spotty it was quite not to active no cell service. Had water/ electric. There was a dump station near exit. Dog friendly....moreWhen we got to Big Bend all camping areas taken so we went to Stillwell which they had several spots flat land gravel spots. We just stayed there and would drive to the areas we wanted to go. Did get WiFi but it was spotty it was quite not to active no cell service. Had water/ electric. There was a dump station near exit. Dog friendly. Trash barrels posted around camping area.

We stayed here on our way into big bend due to the time, the park was already closed. I believe they have hook ups but we literally stayed in a big gravel field across from the store. For that I think $20 is a little steep. But again, it’s the only option east of the park.

Typical campground for the area. Empty field, but gorgeous views in the distance. Yes WiFi, but it didn’t work while we were there. It is perfect if you’re heading to Big Bend!

Dates of stay: Nov. 17-27, 2018Rate reflects a weekly discountStillwell's is an interesting place, and as the title of this review indicates, it is the only place to stay outside the east entrance to Big Bend Nat'l Park. It has easy access, and all options for hookups are avail (full by the office, partial and dry in the area acr...moreDates of stay: Nov. 17-27, 2018Rate reflects a weekly discountStillwell's is an interesting place, and as the title of this review indicates, it is the only place to stay outside the east entrance to Big Bend Nat'l Park. It has easy access, and all options for hookups are avail (full by the office, partial and dry in the area across the street known as The Strip which is a wide open level scrub dirt field. Most sites are pull-thrus. They have picnic tables, but when we visited, they were all stacked up as if for storage. I believe we could have brought one over to our site if we had wanted to. Some of the sites on that side had fire rings, and at the far end of the lot were several horse pens available (we saw a group with many horses stay for a few nights during our visit.) There are restrooms, showers, and a laundry room in buildings near the office/store, all of which are operational but very run-down and a wee bit gross. The showers had plenty of hot water. The washers and dryers, while located in what reminded me of someone's ramshackle basement, worked well. It was 1.25-1.50 to wash/dry, and I didn't need more than one dry cycle for a full load. **twice during our 10-day stay, the park's well pump went out, and we were without water for a one full and one partial dayThe park has free wifi which works the best the closer you are to the store but was still usable for us from across the road. We got no Verizon signal at all (good reception in the National Park, however.) There was no OTA TV or radio reception.The store/office had basic items, ice cream, and drinks for sale. They sell propane and gas. We did not visit the small Hallie Stillwell museum. There were never more than 10 campers there at any one time, all were well spread out, and it was very quiet both day and night.Stillwell's, despite its drawbacks, can't be beat especially for the price and its proximity to Big Bend.

We stayed here overnight in an electric/water site in early March 2018 while waiting for our reservation to start in Big Bend National Park. This RV park is @ 15-20 minutes from the entrance to Big Bend. The staff was very friendly and the grounds were well maintained. Don't expect a resort style park here, this area is very rugged and...moreWe stayed here overnight in an electric/water site in early March 2018 while waiting for our reservation to start in Big Bend National Park. This RV park is @ 15-20 minutes from the entrance to Big Bend. The staff was very friendly and the grounds were well maintained. Don't expect a resort style park here, this area is very rugged and rustic and the park fits right in. There is a small store with wifi, it appeared to sell gasoline(we didn't inquire), a Hallie Stillwell Hall of Fame Museum, laundry and showers. The park itself is a big sandy lot with hookups, but the surrounding views are amazing. If you have the time take a ride to the end of the road to La Linda, it's a nice, scenic ride with an overlook of Mexico and an old Mission Church at the end.

We ended going to Big Bend during Spring Break of 2016 and did not realize how busy the park would be. We stayed at Stillwell the first night due to no available sites inside of Big Bend. Stillwell is an amazing experience. They have a store and if you stop in they will explain to you and show you the way to the "sites". You pretty muc...moreWe ended going to Big Bend during Spring Break of 2016 and did not realize how busy the park would be. We stayed at Stillwell the first night due to no available sites inside of Big Bend. Stillwell is an amazing experience. They have a store and if you stop in they will explain to you and show you the way to the "sites". You pretty much drive into the desert and pick a flat spot to pitch your tent, which was AWESOME! Great experience! We were pretty far from anyone else but it was still a little noisy due to it being Spring Break and the amount of people present. Stillwell has showers included with the price of a site. Bathroom/showers were clean! I believe they also have WIFI available at the Stillwell store as well. It is a 15-20 min drive to Big Bend from Stillwell.

We stayed there in December 2016. We will go back to visit Big Bend again. This is a different experience! The sites are OK but overall you are being brought back to the past. The campground have also a museum to the memory of Ms. Stilwell who had a very interesting life and it is worth the visit.