Backpacking Site
Big Bend Backcountry Camping · Big Bend National Park
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Backpacking Site · hike-to site
Site East Rim 6
“BACKPACKING CAMPSITE The East Rim campsites are located between 6.5 to 8 miles (10-13 km) from the Chisos Basin Trailhead via either the Pinnacles/Boot Canyon or Laguna Meadows Trails. The sites are situated along a spectacular 1.5-mile (2.4 km) section of trail, high above the desert below. Do NOT plan on finding these campsites in the dark. The East Rim was affected by the 2021 South Rim Fire. Burned trees and cleared areas are visible throughout the area. The trails to the East Rim are well marked, maintained, and usually in great condition all year round. The Pinnacles Trail is the steepest, yet most direct route to the East Rim. The East Rim Campsites are located along the southern edge of a high lava plateau overlooking the rugged Sierra Quemada (the burnt land) desert and into Mexico. These campsites are not located on the very edge of the rim, but situated 100-200 ft (30-60 m) into the trees on the opposite side of the trail. ER-6: a small, level site with good shade. Since these campsites are not perched on the rim, but sheltered within the trees, there are NO views off the rim from the actual sites. A short walk of 100-200 ft (30-60 m) from any site will provide spectacular panoramic vistas. Water Sources: None. There is NO water anywhere near the Southwest Rim of the Chisos. Hikers on 1-2 day trips should plan on carrying all their necessary water. Plan on at least one gallon/24 hours/person. This is a hike-in site. Overnight parking is available at the Chisos Basin Amphitheater adjacent to the campground.”
recreation.gov's note for this site
- People
- Up to 6
- Parking
- Overnight parking is available at the Chisos Basin Amphitheater adjacent to the campground.
- Check-in
- 12:00 PM
- Check-out 12:00 PM
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Sites
38
Hike-to
38
Longest rig
Not yet known
People
Up to 15
Sites in Backpacking Site
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- Colima 1Hike-to · up to 15 peopleBACKPACKING CAMPSITE All of the Colima Campsites are located along the 1-mile Colima Trail.
- Colima 2Hike-to · up to 3 peopleBACKPACKING CAMPSITE All of the Colima Campsites are located along the 1-mile Colima Trail.
- East Rim 1Hike-to · up to 5 peopleBACKPACKING CAMPSITE The East Rim campsites are located between 6 and 7miles (10-11 km) from the Chisos Basin Trailhead via the Pinnacles Trail (8.5 miles/13.6 km via the Laguna Meadow Trail).
- East Rim 2Hike-to · up to 6 peopleBACKPACKING CAMPSITE The East Rim campsites are located between 6 and 7 miles (10-11 km) from the Chisos Basin Trailhead via the Pinnacles Trail (8.5 miles/13.6 km via the Laguna Meadow Trail).
- East Rim 3Hike-to · up to 6 peopleBACKPACKING CAMPSITE The East Rim campsites are located between 6 and 7miles (10-11 km) from the Chisos Basin Trailhead via the Pinnacles Trail (8.5 miles/13.6 km via the Laguna Meadow Trail).
- East Rim 4Hike-to · up to 10 peopleBACKPACKING CAMPSITE The East Rim campsites are located between 6 and 7miles (10-11 km) from the Chisos Basin Trailhead via the Pinnacles Trail (8.5 miles/13.6 km via the Laguna Meadow Trail).
- East Rim 5Hike-to · up to 6 peopleBACKPACKING CAMPSITE The East Rim campsites are located between 6 and 7 miles (10-11 km) from the Chisos Basin Trailhead via the Pinnacles Trail (8.5 miles/13.6 km via the Laguna Meadow Trail).
- East Rim 6Hike-to · up to 6 peopleBACKPACKING CAMPSITE The East Rim campsites are located between 6.5 to 8 miles (10-13 km) from the Chisos Basin Trailhead via either the Pinnacles/Boot Canyon or Laguna Meadows Trails.
- East Rim 7Hike-to · up to 10 peopleBACKPACKING CAMPSITE The east rim campsites are located between 6.5 to 8 miles (10-13 km) from the Chisos Basin Trailhead via either the Pinnacles/Boot Canyon or Laguna Meadows Trails.
- East Rim 8Hike-to · up to 6 peopleBACKPACKING CAMPSITE The east rim campsites are located between 6.5 to 8 miles (10-13 km) from the Chisos Basin Trailhead via either the Pinnacles/Boot Canyon or Laguna Meadows Trails.
- East Rim 9Hike-to · up to 6 peopleBACKPACKING CAMPSITE The east rim campsites are located between 6.5 to 8 miles (10-13 km) from the Chisos Basin Trailhead via either the Pinnacles/Boot Canyon or Laguna Meadows Trails.
- Juniper Can. 1Hike-to · up to 6 peopleBACKPACKING CAMPSITE The Juniper Canyon backpack campsite is located one-quarter mile up the Juniper Canyon Trail from its intersection with the Boot Canyon Trail.
Showing Colima 1–Juniper Can. 1 of 38 · by site number
Sites, types, rig lengths, positions and notes from recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Staff sites are left out.
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Site East Rim 6
“BACKPACKING CAMPSITE The East Rim campsites are located between 6.5 to 8 miles (10-13 km) from the Chisos Basin Trailhead via either the Pinnacles/Boot Canyon or Laguna Meadows Trails. The sites are situated along a spectacular 1.5-mile (2.4 km) section of trail, high above the desert below. Do NOT plan on finding these campsites in the dark. The East Rim was affected by the 2021 South Rim Fire. Burned trees and cleared areas are visible throughout the area. The trails to the East Rim are well marked, maintained, and usually in great condition all year round. The Pinnacles Trail is the steepest, yet most direct route to the East Rim. The East Rim Campsites are located along the southern edge of a high lava plateau overlooking the rugged Sierra Quemada (the burnt land) desert and into Mexico. These campsites are not located on the very edge of the rim, but situated 100-200 ft (30-60 m) into the trees on the opposite side of the trail. ER-6: a small, level site with good shade. Since these campsites are not perched on the rim, but sheltered within the trees, there are NO views off the rim from the actual sites. A short walk of 100-200 ft (30-60 m) from any site will provide spectacular panoramic vistas. Water Sources: None. There is NO water anywhere near the Southwest Rim of the Chisos. Hikers on 1-2 day trips should plan on carrying all their necessary water. Plan on at least one gallon/24 hours/person. This is a hike-in site. Overnight parking is available at the Chisos Basin Amphitheater adjacent to the campground.”
recreation.gov's note for this site
- People
- Up to 6
- Parking
- Overnight parking is available at the Chisos Basin Amphitheater adjacent to the campground.
- Check-in
- 12:00 PM
- Check-out 12:00 PM
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.