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Big Bend - Outer Mountain Loop Backcountry

Big Bend National Park · Terlingua, TX

Operating window: Oct 1 – Apr 30 · Verify current status with the operator before traveling

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8

Total Sites

3,800 ft

Elevation

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8 Tent

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  • Address:Terlingua, TX
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Backcountry campsites along the 30-mile Outer Mountain Loop in Big Bend National Park. Desert to mountain transition zone with dramatic Chisos peaks. Best in cooler months due to extreme heat.

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Campground Rules

  • No campfires allowed

Individual Sites (8)

Site 1
#1

Site 1

Loop Main

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Site 2
#2

Site 2

Loop Main

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Site 3
#3

Site 3

Loop Main

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Site 4
#4

Site 4

Loop Main

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Site 5
#5

Site 5

Loop Main

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Site 6
#6

Site 6

Loop Main

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