Backpacking Site
Big Bend Backcountry Camping · Big Bend National Park
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Backpacking Site · hike-to site
Site Laguna West 3
“BACKPACKING 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). All Laguna West sites are located along a spur trail to the west of the main Laguna Meadows Trail. The spur is 200 yards long and ends at LW-3. 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 are great and the trail is usually in fine condition year-round. The Laguna West area is open chaparral woodland. All Laguna West campsites are small, accommodating only 4 people each. All sites are secluded and located under small stands of pinyon pines for shade. 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 4
- 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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- 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).
- Pinnacles 1Hike-to · up to 4 peopleBACKPACKING CAMPSITE Campsite is located along the Pinnacles Trail, 2.5 miles from the trailhead in the Chisos Basin.
- Pinnacles 2Hike-to · up to 6 peopleBACKPACKING CAMPSITE Campsite is located along the Pinnacles Trail, 2.5 miles from the trailhead in the Chisos Basin.
- Pinnacles 3Hike-to · up to 10 peopleBACKPACKING CAMPSITE This campsite is located along the Pinnacles Trail, 2.5 miles from the trailhead in the Chisos Basin.
- South Rim 2Hike-to · up to 3 peopleBACKPACKING CAMPSITE The South Rim campsites are located on a high volcanic mesa overlooking the low desert and distant mountains of Mexico.
Showing Juniper Flat 1–South Rim 2 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 Laguna West 3
“BACKPACKING 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). All Laguna West sites are located along a spur trail to the west of the main Laguna Meadows Trail. The spur is 200 yards long and ends at LW-3. 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 are great and the trail is usually in fine condition year-round. The Laguna West area is open chaparral woodland. All Laguna West campsites are small, accommodating only 4 people each. All sites are secluded and located under small stands of pinyon pines for shade. 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 4
- 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.