Big Bend Ranch is one of the largest and least visited Texas parks. In 1988, the state of Texas purchased 216,000 acres of spectacular Chihuahuan Desert. Later purchases brought the total to 287,000 (roughly 450 square miles), an enormous amount of land, doubling the size of the Texas State Park system.

Access to the public was slow at first, but now there are many  trails to explore and camping areas to take advantage of.

One of the most scenic drives in Texas, Hwy 170, takes you right into the heart of this incredible land. Driving down this road is like traveling back through time, to a place where ancient volcanoes once erupted, creating extraordinary landscapes and breathtaking vistas.

The "Solitario", a huge collapsed caldera made of molten rock, is one of many rare and interesting features of the park.

One of the easiest ways of seeing the park is to hire experienced guide to drive you to the most exciting places, in comfort .