Backcountry Camping/Primitive Roadside Campsites
Chisos Mountain Backpacking Campsites
- 42 designated campsites
Primitive Roadside Campsites
- 64 primitive campsites along backcountry roads
- a high-clearance and sometimes 4-wheel drive vehicle is necessary to reach most of them. These sites are primitive backcountry sites and will not accommodate large RVs and trailers. Plan accordingly.
You can obtain a permit in person at Panther Junction and Chisos Basin Visitor Centers.