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Big Bend National ParkCivilian Conservation Corps workers building the road into the Chisos Basin, mid-1930s
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Chisos Mountains Backcountry Campsites
Setting up camp; campsite sign with tent in the background
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Setting up camp at the Southwest 4 campsite.
 

There are 42 designated backpacking campsites in the High Chisos Mountains along the trail system to the South Rim.

All campsites are accessible only by foot. You must be prepared and equipped to backpack. Distances vary from one to eight miles each way.

 
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High Chisos Backcountry Campsite Booklet
Descriptions, photographs and maps of the the 42 developed campsites in the High Chisos Mountains area. This is an invaluable trip planning tool for those hikers new to Big Bend. [9.25MB PDF File]
 
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Riders on the South Rim, 1945  

Did You Know?
Many of the hiking trails in the High Chisos were originally established as stock trails to move livestock in and out of the mountains prior to the establishment of the park. These former ranching trails include the Blue Creek Canyon trail, and portions of the South Rim trail.

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Last Updated: December 20, 2007 at 11:52 EST