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South Rim Backcountry Sites
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South Rim Backcountry Sites

Big Bend National Park · Terlingua, TX

Open year-round (per published schedule) · Verify current status with the operator before traveling

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5

Total Sites

7,300 ft

Elevation

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5 Tent

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  • Address:Terlingua, TX
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Jul 20, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

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Remote backcountry campsites along the South Rim of the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park. Spectacular 200-mile views into Mexico. The most dramatic backcountry camping in Texas.

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Amenities

Bear Boxes

Pet Policy

No pets allowed

Campground Rules

  • No campfires allowed

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