Big Bend Backcountry Camping
Its 49 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Big Bend Backcountry Camping is a National Park Service campground near Brewster, Texas.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 5Big Bend preserves the premier example of Chihuahuan Desert in the United States. Photo: NPS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Park Service
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 30 ft
- Max RV length
Big Bend Backcountry Camping sits inside Big Bend National Park. Its entrance fees, current alerts and fire restrictions, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Park Service
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
- Entrance fee
- Big Bend National Park entrance fee (separate from camping fee); Federal interagency passes honored
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 49
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 30 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✕ Potable water
- ✕ Toilets
- ✕ Pets
No potable water, no toilets, and no pets.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
49 sites; the longest takes a 30 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croton Spring 1 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site Croton Spring 1 |
| Grapevine Hills 1 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site Grapevine Hills 1 |
| Grapevine Hills 2 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site Grapevine Hills 2 |
| Grapevine Hills 3 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site Grapevine Hills 3 |
| Grapevine Hills 4 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site Grapevine Hills 4 |
| Hannold Draw | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site Hannold Draw |
| K-Bar 1 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site K-Bar 1 |
| K-Bar 2 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site K-Bar 2 |
| Nine Point Draw | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site Nine Point Draw |
| Nugent Mountain | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site Nugent Mountain |
| Paint Gap 1 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site Paint Gap 1 |
| Paint Gap 2 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site Paint Gap 2 |
| Paint Gap 3 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site Paint Gap 3 |
| Pine Canyon 1 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site Pine Canyon 1 |
| Pine Canyon 2 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site Pine Canyon 2 |
| Pine Canyon 3 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site Pine Canyon 3 |
| Pine Canyon 4 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site Pine Canyon 4 |
| Pine Canyon 5 | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site Pine Canyon 5 |
| Robbers Roost | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site Robbers Roost |
| Twisted Shoe | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site Twisted Shoe |
| Blue Creek 1 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site Blue Creek 1 |
| Blue Creek 2 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site Blue Creek 2 |
| Boot Canyon 1 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site Boot Canyon 1 |
| Boot Canyon 2 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site Boot Canyon 2 |
| Boot Canyon 3 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site Boot Canyon 3 |
| Boot Canyon 4 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site Boot Canyon 4 |
| Colima 1 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site Colima 1 |
| Colima 2 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site Colima 2 |
| East Rim 1 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site East Rim 1 |
| East Rim 2 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site East Rim 2 |
| East Rim 3 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site East Rim 3 |
| East Rim 4 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site East Rim 4 |
| East Rim 5 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site East Rim 5 |
| East Rim 6 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site East Rim 6 |
| East Rim 7 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site East Rim 7 |
| East Rim 8 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site East Rim 8 |
| East Rim 9 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site East Rim 9 |
| Laguna Mdw 1 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site Laguna Mdw 1 |
| Laguna Mdw 2 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site Laguna Mdw 2 |
| Laguna Mdw 4 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site Laguna Mdw 4 |
| Laguna West 2 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site Laguna West 2 |
| Laguna West 3 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site Laguna West 3 |
| Pinnacles 1 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site Pinnacles 1 |
| Pinnacles 2 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site Pinnacles 2 |
| Pinnacles 3 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site Pinnacles 3 |
| South Rim 2 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site South Rim 2 |
| South Rim 3 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site South Rim 3 |
| South Rim 4 | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site South Rim 4 |
| Toll Mountain | Backpacking Site | Hike to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site Toll Mountain |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Quiet hours
- 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Generators
- Not allowed
- Pets
- Not allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 3,738 ft
29.3278, -103.2060 in Brewster. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Big Bend Backcountry Camping?
Sites at Big Bend Backcountry Camping are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10028875).
Is there a separate entrance fee at Big Bend Backcountry Camping?
Yes. The entrance fee is Big Bend National Park entrance fee (separate from camping fee); Federal interagency passes honored.
How many campsites does Big Bend Backcountry Camping have?
Big Bend Backcountry Camping has 49 campsites.
Does Big Bend Backcountry Camping have RV hookups?
No. Big Bend Backcountry Camping has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 30 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Big Bend Backcountry Camping?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Big Bend Backcountry Camping; 1 site with a stated driveway is back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Big Bend Backcountry Camping?
No. Big Bend Backcountry Camping has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Big Bend Backcountry Camping?
No, pets are not allowed at Big Bend Backcountry Camping.
Are generators allowed at Big Bend Backcountry Camping?
No, generators are not allowed at Big Bend Backcountry Camping.
Who manages Big Bend Backcountry Camping?
Big Bend Backcountry Camping is managed by the National Park Service.
Around Big Bend Backcountry Camping
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- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
Chisos Basin Group Campground - Sites
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- Season
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- Fee
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More campgrounds: camping near Brewster and campgrounds in Brewster.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
- recreation.gov (toilets, water, hookups, petsAllowed, generatorsAllowed, fireRings, quietHours, entranceFee), accessed 2026-09-30
Photo credits
- Photo 1: NPS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: NPS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: NPS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: NPS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 5: NPS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)