Backpacking Site
Big Bend Backcountry Camping · Big Bend National Park
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Backpacking Site · hike-to site
Site Laguna Mdw 1
“BACKPACKING CAMPSITE The Laguna Meadow campsites are located approximately 3.5 miles from the Basin Trailhead via the Laguna Meadows Trail (or 6.8 via the Pinnacles/Colima Trails). LM-1 is along the same spur trail that leads to the Laguna West campsites. LM-2-3-4 are along their own spur trail just west of the Blue Creek Trail junction. Do NOT plan on finding these campsites in the dark. The Laguna Meadows Trail is a gradual climb in elevation (1,600 feet). There are several sections of switchbacks. Views aer great and the trail is usually in fine condition year-round. The Laguna Meadow Trail is the usual route to the South Rim from the Basin, since the climb (1,600') is more gradual than the Pinnacles Trail (1,700'). Consult with a park ranger about possible mountain lion or black bear encounters. Laguna Meadows Campsite 1 (LM-1) has nice views of Emory Peak and surrounding Laguna Meadow area. A solar-composting pit toilet is near the spur trail to sites LM-2,3,4. This is a hike-in site. Parking is available at the Chisos Basin trailhead or the Chisos Basin Amphitheater.”
recreation.gov's note for this site
- People
- Up to 6
- Parking
- Parking is available at the Chisos Basin trailhead or the Chisos Basin Amphitheater.
- Check-in
- 1:00 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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- 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.
- Juniper Flat 1Hike-to · up to 4 peopleBACKPACKING CAMPSITE Campsite is located along the Pinnacles Trail, one mile from the trailhead in the Chisos Basin.
- Juniper Flat 2Hike-to · up to 6 peopleBACKPACKING CAMPSITE Campsite is one mile from the trailhead.
- Juniper Flat 3Hike-to · up to 6 peopleBACKPACKING CAMPSITE Campsite is one mile from the trailhead.
- Laguna Mdw 1Hike-to · up to 6 peopleBACKPACKING CAMPSITE The Laguna Meadow campsites are located approximately 3.5 miles from the Basin Trailhead via the Laguna Meadows Trail (or 6.8 via the Pinnacles/Colima Trails).
- Laguna Mdw 2Hike-to · up to 10 peopleBACKPACKING CAMPSITE The Laguna Meadow campsites are located approximately 3.5 miles from the Basin Trailhead via the Laguna Meadows Trail (or 6.8 via the Pinnacles/Colima Trails).
- Laguna Mdw 4Hike-to · up to 6 peopleBACKPACKING CAMPSITE The Laguna Meadow campsites are located approximately 3.5 miles from the Basin Trailhead via the Laguna Meadows Trail (or 6.8 via the Pinnacles/Colima Trails).
- Laguna West 2Hike-to · up to 4 peopleBACKPACKING CAMPSITE The Laguna West campsites are located approximately 3.5 miles from the Basin Trailhead via the Laguna Meadows Trail (or 6.8 via the Pinnacles/Colima Trails).
- Laguna West 3Hike-to · up to 4 peopleBACKPACKING CAMPSITE The Laguna West campsites are located approximately 3.5 miles from the Basin Trailhead via the Laguna Meadows Trail (or 6.8 via the Pinnacles/Colima Trails).
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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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Backpacking Site · hike-to site
Site Laguna Mdw 1
“BACKPACKING CAMPSITE The Laguna Meadow campsites are located approximately 3.5 miles from the Basin Trailhead via the Laguna Meadows Trail (or 6.8 via the Pinnacles/Colima Trails). LM-1 is along the same spur trail that leads to the Laguna West campsites. LM-2-3-4 are along their own spur trail just west of the Blue Creek Trail junction. Do NOT plan on finding these campsites in the dark. The Laguna Meadows Trail is a gradual climb in elevation (1,600 feet). There are several sections of switchbacks. Views aer great and the trail is usually in fine condition year-round. The Laguna Meadow Trail is the usual route to the South Rim from the Basin, since the climb (1,600') is more gradual than the Pinnacles Trail (1,700'). Consult with a park ranger about possible mountain lion or black bear encounters. Laguna Meadows Campsite 1 (LM-1) has nice views of Emory Peak and surrounding Laguna Meadow area. A solar-composting pit toilet is near the spur trail to sites LM-2,3,4. This is a hike-in site. Parking is available at the Chisos Basin trailhead or the Chisos Basin Amphitheater.”
recreation.gov's note for this site
- People
- Up to 6
- Parking
- Parking is available at the Chisos Basin trailhead or the Chisos Basin Amphitheater.
- Check-in
- 1:00 PM
- Check-out 12:00 PM
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.