Trail Overview
Jewels Camp Road is a remote backcountry route off River Road West in Big Bend National Park that travels through open desert terrain toward the Rio Grande. The road surface is primarily gravel and leads to a designated backcountry campsite at the end of the route. Its remote location provides a quiet and isolated setting surrounded by the rugged landscape of Big Bend, with expansive views of the desert and surrounding mountains along the way. The route brings you close to the Rio Grande before ending at the campsite, requiring travelers to return the same way they entered.
Difficulty
Jewels Camp Road is an easy gravel backcountry road with generally straightforward terrain under normal dry conditions. While there are few technical obstacles, the remote location and potential for uneven or washed-out sections make good ground clearance recommended. Conditions can become more difficult following heavy rain.