Site Pine Canyon 1, Loop

Big Bend National Park | Big Bend Backcountry Camping

Type: STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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Site Details

• Location Rating: Prime
• Max Num of People: 6
• Min Num of People: 1
• Pets Allowed: Yes
• Site Access: Drive-In
• Checkin Time: 12:00 PM
• Checkout Time: 12:00 PM

Permitted Equipment

• Tent
• Trailer (Max length: 20 ft.)
• Large Tent Over 9X12`
• Pickup Camper (Max length: 25 ft.)
• Pop up (Max length: 20 ft.)
• Caravan/Camper Van (Max length: 25 ft.)
• Small Tent
• Vehicle (Max length: 25 ft.)

Driveway Details

• Max Num of Horses: 0
• Max Num of Vehicles: 2
• Max Vehicle Length: 25
• Driveway Entry: N/A
• Driveway Surface: Gravel
• Double Driveway: No
• Is Equipment Mandatory: No

Need to Know

• Capacity

  •Pine Canyon 1 Campsite (PC-1) can accommodate 2 vehicles*, 6 people, no horses.

  Maximum vehicle length is 25' and maximum trailer length is 20'
  *NOTE: A trailer is considered a vehicle for site capacities. 

  Do NOT attempt to use this campsite with a large trailer or vehicle without high clearance and good tires. Campsite is small and has no turnaround space for anything but a tiny trailer.

  For site details and photos please see: https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/campsites_pinecanyon.htm 

  Primitive roadside sites offer nice views, solitude, and a small flat gravel space to set up camp next to your vehicle. No shade, toilets, or other amenities are provided. The use of generators is prohibited in the backcountry. 

• Access

  Pine Canyon primitive roadside campsites are located along the Pine Canyon Road via the Glenn Spring Road. Pine Canyon Road begins 2.3 miles from the junction of the Glenn Spring Road and the main road to Rio Grande Village. The Pine Canyon Road is 4.2 miles in length. Glenn Spring Road and Pine Canyon Road are maintained for high clearance vehicles only. Roads are rocky and may become rutted or experience wash-outs, especially after heavy rains. Check with a ranger for current conditions. 

• Vegetation

  No shade at these sites. Vegetation is sparse grasses and lechuguilla

• Views

  Great views of the Chisos Mountains from all of the Pine Canyon sites. Views of Crown Mountain and the Sierra del Carmen are especially scenic. 

• Cautions

  Day hikers may park vehicles near the gate at the end of the road. The area may be frequently visited throughout the day. Lock and secure your vehicle while away. 

• Remarks

  Pine Canyon trail, located at the end of the road at the old gate, is easy for the first mile and a half. The last half mile of trail is difficult and steep over loose gravels. The trail ends at a waterfall that flows only after a rain. The canyon is named for its ponderosa pines. The forest is a relict of the last ice age. 

• Maximum capacity for this campsite is 2 vehicles and 6 people. A trailer is a vehicle. Maximum vehicle length is 25' and maximum trailer length is 20'

• You are responsible for protecting YOUR park. All Backcountry Regulations are strictly enforced.  

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