Big Bend Backcountry Camping
Alpine, Texas · 3,737 ft · In Big Bend National Park
Photos: NPS
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,737 ft (1,139 m)3,737 ft1,139 m
Sites58
Big Bend Backcountry Camping lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- Blue Creek 1Hike-to · up to 4 people
- Blue Creek 2Hike-to · up to 4 people
- Boot Canyon 1Hike-to · up to 6 people
- Boot Canyon 2Hike-to · up to 12 people
- Boot Canyon 3Hike-to · up to 4 people
- Boot Canyon 4Hike-to · up to 6 people
- Boulder Mdw 1Hike-to · up to 4 people
- Boulder Mdw 2Hike-to · up to 4 people
- Boulder Mdw 3Hike-to · up to 4 people
- Boulder Mdw 4Hike-to · up to 4 people
Showing 10 of 58 · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 54 staff entries left out.
Other campgrounds in Big Bend National Park 85
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- K-Bar$10 a night2.3 mi
- Grapevine Hills (GH1)Campground · facts not yet known3.1 mi
- Grapevine Hills (GH2, GH3)Campground · facts not yet known3.6 mi
- Hannold DrawCampground · facts not yet known4.5 mi
- Pine Canyon 4Campground · facts not yet known5.1 mi
- Pine Canyon 2Campground · facts not yet known5.2 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, TX) 7.0 mi · Group area: Chisos Basin Group Campground 7.0 mi
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About
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 park's Backcountry Use web page to learn about proper planning and trip preparation for this remote area.
Backcountry Regulations are strictly enforced.
From Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
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- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Big Bend Backcountry Camping: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 10% chance of rain94°72°
- WedMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 48% chance of rain90°69°
- ThuShowers And Thunderstorms Likely, 67% chance of rain81°54°
- FriRain Showers, 97% chance of rain58°47°
- SatMostly Cloudy, 7% chance of rain59°48°
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