All campsites have Is Equipment Mandatory

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

Chisos Primitive Campsite Regulations

Blue Creek Campsite 1

Trail sign to BL-1 Campsite

Blue Creek 1

Trail sign to BL-2 Campsite

Blue Creek Campsite 2

Blue Creek 2

Boot Canyon 1 Campsite BC-1

Shaded site

Trail to Boot Canyon 1 Campsite

Boot Canyon 1 Campsite

Boot Canyon 1

Boot Canyon 2 Campsite

Trail sign to BC-2 Campsite

Boot Canyon Campsite 2

Boot Canyon 2

Trail sign to BC-3 Campsite

Boot Canyon 3 Campsite

View of Boot Canyon 3 campsite

Boot Canyon Campsite 3

Boot Canyon 3

Boot Canyon campsite 4

Boot Canyon 4 Campsite

Trail sign to BC-4 Campsite

Boot Canyon 4

Boulder Meadow Campsite 1

trail sign to BM-1 campsite

Private campsite

Boulder Mdw 1

Nice views of the Chisos

Boulder Meadow Campsite 2

Trail sign to BM-2 campsite

view of BM-2 campsite

Boulder Mdw 2

View near BM-3 campsite

Boulder Meadow Campsite 3

Trail to BM-3 Campsite

Boulder Mdw 3

Boulder Meadow Campsite 4

Trail to BM-4 campsite

Good views of Casa Grande

Boulder Mdw 4

Campsite with mountains in the background

Primitive Roadside Campsite Regulations

Campsite sign with mountains in the background w/ warning

Mountains in the distance with desert foreground

Desert plants with the mountains in the distance

Campsite and bear box with mountains in the background

View of the Chisos Mountains from Camp De Leon

Camp de Leon

Roundabout gravel drive with bear box w/ warning

Roadside Campsite Regulations

Expansive views

Desert views with rolling hills

Desert campsite with distant mountains

Tent site with desert plants all around

Candelilla

Trail sign to CO-1 campsite

Colima Campsite 1 scene

Colima Campsite 1

Colima 1 Campsite is large

Bear proof storage lockers at the campsite

Colima 1

Colima Campsite 2

Colima Campsite 2 scene

Trail sign to CO-2 Campsite

Colima 2 Campsite

Colima 2

Croton Springs Campsites

Croton Springs Campsite 1

access road to Croton Springs

Croton Spring 1

Croton Springs Campsite 2

View from Croton Springs Campsites

Croton Spring 2

East Rim 1

East Rim 1 (previously named Northeast Rim 1)

East Rim 2

East Rim 2 scene

East Rim 2 (formally known as Northeast 2)

East Rim 3 flat area

East Rim 3

East Rim 3 scene

East Rim 4 (previously known as Northeast 4)

South Rim views

East Rim 4 Campsite

East Rim 4

ER-5

East Rim 5

East Rim 5 (previously known as NE-5)

East Rim 6 scene

East Rim 6

East Rim 7 with shade

East Rim 7, flat area

East Rim 7 bear boxes

East Rim 7

East Rim 8

East Rim 8 flat, shaded area

East Rim 8 (previously known as Southeast Rim 2)

Trail sign to East Rim site 9

East Rim site 9

East Rim site 9  scene

East Rim site 9 view

East Rim 9

Be prepared to drive the Old Ore Road

Desert landscape with mountains in the background

Ernst Basin primitive campsite

Ernst Basin primitive campsite w/ warning

bedrock sections are common along this road

Metal campsite marker and desert plants

Ernst Basin

Campsite with close desert hills w/ warning

Ernst Tinaja

Campsite with close desert hills

Campsite with bearbox and site marker

Trail head and warning sign

Grapevine Hills Campsite 1

Grapevine Hills 1 Campsite

View from Grapevine Hills Campsite 1

Grapevine Hills Campsite 1 views

Grapevine Hills 1

Grapevine Hills 2 Campsite

Grapevine Hills 2

Grapevine Hills 3 Campsite

Grapevine Hills 3

Grapevine Hills #4 Campsite

Grapevine Hills 4 Campsite

Road to Grapevine 4 and 5

Access to Grapevine Hills 4 campsite

Grapevine Hills 4

View accessible near Grapevine Hills Campsite 5

Grapevine Hills 5 Campsite entrance sign

Grapevine Hills Campsite 5

View of Grapevine Hills 5 campsite

Access to Grapevine Hills 5 Campsite

Grapevine Hills 5

Corral at Hannold Draw Campsite

View from Hannold Draw Campsite

Access Road to Hannold Draw Campsite

Hannold Draw Campsite

Primitive Campsite Regulations

View of Hannold Draw Campsite

Hannold Draw

Juniper Canyon 1

Sign at Juniper Canyon 1

Juniper Can. 1

View of the Window, a notch between two peaks, as seen from the site

View of the Window 2

Flat area with Juniper trees, view of mountains

Flat area with Juniper trees

View of the Window

Flat area with Juniper trees with a view of mountains

Juniper Flat 1

View along Kbar road

K-Bar Campsite 1

K-bar campsite 1 and sign

Desert vegetation near KB-1 Campsite

K-Bar 1

K-Bar Campsite 2

K-Bar Campsite 2 view

K-Bar 2

La Noria Campsites

Campsite with close desert hills and bear box

Camping area with desert mountain background

La Noria 1

Campsite sign with mountains in the background

Camping area with desert mountains and bear box

Desert plants with mountains in the distance

La Noria 2

Laguna Meadow 1 Campsite

Trail sign to LM-1 Campsite

View of Emory Peak from Laguna Meadow

Laguna Mdw 1

Laguna Meadow 2 Campsite

View of Emory Peak from the campsite

Laguna Mdw 2

Trail sign to LM-4 Campsite

Laguna Meadow 4 Campsite

Laguna Meadow Campsite 4

Laguna Mdw 4

Laguna West 2

Trail sign to LW-2 Campsite

Laguna West 2 Campsite

Trail sign to LW-3 Campsite

Laguna West 3 Campsite

Laguna West 3

Bear box and parking area

Old Ore Road is rocky and rough

View from McKinney Spring Campsite

Desert view looking between two hills

Campsite nestled between desert hills

Nestled desert area with campsite marker

McKinney Spring

Nine Point Draw Campsite

Access Road to Nine Point Draw Campsite

Nine Point Draw Campsite view

Nine Point Draw

Glenn Springs Road

View of Nugent Mountain Campsite

Nugent Mountain

Big Bend Backcountry Camping

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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 <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/backcountry-main.htm" rel="nofollow">Big Bend National Park backcountry Use page</a> to learn about proper planning and trip preparation for this remote area.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/bc_regulations.htm" rel="nofollow">Backcountry regulations</a> are strictly enforced.   </p>
<ul>
<li>These are primitive sites and do not offer water, electricity, toilet access, or any amenities. </li>
<li>Primitive Chisos campsites are <strong>BACKPACK-ONLY campsites</strong> with NO vehicle access. Campsites are from 1-6 miles from the trailhead. Parking for overnight backpackers is located in the large amphitheater lot adjacent to the Chisos Basin Campground.</li>
<li><strong>Most primitive roadside campsites require a high clearance vehicle, and 4-wheel drive is highly encouraged.</strong>  Road conditions can change quickly. High clearance vehicles are defined as a SUV or truck with at least 15 inch tire rims AND at least 8 inches of ground clearance from the lowest point of the frame, body, or suspension. </li>
</ul>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>These are primitive campsites, and require extra trip planning. Please take the time to plan and carefully prepare your itinerary. </p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Backpacking Campsites: </strong>Primitive designated backpacking campsites located along the extensive <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/backpacking_chisos.htm" rel="nofollow">Chisos Mountains Trails system</a> .</li>
<li><strong>Primitive Roadside Campsites:</strong> Primitive camping with your vehicle in designated campsites along <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/roadsidecamps.htm" rel="nofollow">rugged backcountry dirt roads</a> .  </li>
<ul>
<li>Roadside campsites are intended for high clearance vehicles only. Trailers and passenger vehicles will not be able to access most of these campsites. High clearance vehicles are defined as a SUV or truck, with at least 15 inch tire rims, and at least 8 inches of ground clearance, as measured from the lowest point of the vehicle (frame, suspension, body, differential). </li>
</ul>
</ul>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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 </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>

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.

- ERNST BASIN

Great Facilities and Amenities

checkin time

checkout time

driveway entry

food storage locker

max num of people

max num of vehicles

pets allowed

site access

Permitted Equipment

tent-0ft

pickup camper-25ft

vehicle-25ft

camper van-25ft

Campsites