Big Bend Backcountry Camping

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·Big Bend National Park

Overview

Big Bend's vast undeveloped areas provide excellent opportunities for backcountry experiences if you seek solitude, wilderness, and adventure! The backcountry sites listed here are primitive backcountry road campsites and primitive backpacking sites in the Chisos Mountains. All are designated sites located in remote locations. Campers must be self-sufficient. Visit the Big Bend National Park backcountry Use page to learn about proper planning and trip preparation for this remote area.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Checkin Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 01:00 pm)

  • Checkout Time

    (All campsites have Checkout Time)

  • Driveway Entry

    (There are variety of Driveway Entry. Such as pull through and back in.)

  • Food Storage Locker

    (All campsites have Food Storage Locker)

  • Hike In Distance To Site

    (Up to 6.1mi)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 20)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 3)

  • Pets Allowed

    (34 of 69 campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Shade

    (33 of 69 campsites have Shade)

  • Site Access

    (Majority of the campsites have hike in)

Natural Features

Primitive Roadside Campsite - Credits: NPS
Backpacking Campsite in the Chisos Mountains - Credits: NPS
South Rim Scenery - Credits: NPS
Big Bend National Park - Credits: NPS

From an elevation of less than 1,800 feet along the Rio Grande to nearly 8,000 feet in the Chisos Mountains, Big Bend includes massive canyons, vast desert expanses, forested mountains, and an ever-changing river. Here you can explore one of the last remaining wild corners of the United States 

Recreation

Big Bend National Park - Credits: NPS

Splendid Isolation. Big Bend National Park is beloved as one of the few large public land areas in Texas. Major activities include camping, backpacking, hiking, birdwatching, river trips, enjoying the spring bloom, and adventuring along backcountry roads. The spring months of March and April are the busiest, as well as the Thanksgiving and New Year’s holidays, although the park is open and visited year round.

Permitted Equipment

  • rv-Up to 30ft

  • tent-N/A

  • trailer-Up to 30ft

  • vehicle-Up to 30ft

  • 5th wheel-Up to 30ft

  • camper van-Up to 30ft

  • pickup camper-Up to 30ft

  • pop up camper-Up to 30ft

Additional Information