Are we doomed?

[amysuehere]

Husband and I are finally taking our first vacation in years and wanted to "get away from it all"  only to find out we're heading to BB on spring break.  We picked BB because we thought it'd be as isolated as possible, but it sounds like BB is quite the spring break destination.  We have a 4WD truck but aren't arriving until Monday morning (acutally Sunday night and staying at the Lodge).  We're both experienced hikers but planned on just doing backroads. 

Are we pretty much doomed by Monday morning for any sites?

[01ACRViper]

head west to the ranch, there will be plenty of room there

[Burn Ban]

there is no reason to not stop in the national and see what you can get.  4wd provides many opportunities that the majority of visitors can not enjoy.  i've been at spring break and everything was cool.  just busy.

that said, the state is a great park too.  if needed.

[Voni]

And "busy" by Big Bend standards isn't "busy" by Yellowstone standards.  There's still lots of places in the park where you can be alone.

Voni
  sMiling

[Hoodoo]

Already being in the Park Monday morning will allow you to take advantage of any campsites being vacated that day.

I agree with Burn Ban, check the availability in the National Park before heading west to the State Park. I personally have spent more time in the State Park but would not frown on having to stay in one versus the other 

My experience has been that many campers only stay a night or two before leaving or relocating. What is available may not be your preferred choice but being flexible is the key to success.

Don

[Al]

And "busy" by Big Bend standards isn't "busy" by Yellowstone standards.  There's still lots of places in the park where you can be alone.

Voni
  sMiling

RG Village is probably best avoided.  The Basin will be full, might be a site at Cottonwood.  All the primitive sites near pavement will probably be taken.  Since they shut down the overflow campsites at RGV, some years ago, designated campsites can be problematic.  As large as BBNP is, the campsites are limited.  Zone camping is an option that will be available but involves the next level of getting away from it all and becoming one with the desert which I hardily recommend!

Al

[Schooler]

The bookings this year are looking far less slim than the last two years.  For the week of the 14th -18th: all of the hotels, houses and rooms in terlingua and lalitas are booked which means you may find that the campgrounds in the National Park are full as well however,  look into those other campsites that only those with 4wd can reach.   When is spring break?  For much of texas it is 14th-18th but for you it may be a week prior or after which means you can get in pretty much where you want this year.