Highway 170 west of Lajitas, called El Camino del Rio, or The River Road, parallels the river and crosses the southern part of The Ranch. National Geographic once called this stretch of highway one of the prettiest in America. Other than the highway, all the roads in the Ranch are unpaved, backcountry ranch roads. There is no gas or service station within The Ranch. The entry fee is waived for Texas Conservation Passport holders, but they still pay the activity fee.
Camping is included in the activity fee.