🌵 2026 Season

Big Bend Permits 2026

Texas' remote desert wilderness offers stunning canyon and mountain scenery, with permits required for popular zones like the Chisos Mountains.

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Roadside Campsites (no lottery)

Up to 180 days ahead on Recreation.gov

Chisos + Wilderness Backpacking (2026)

In person, up to 24 hours ahead

Fee

$10 per night

Most competitive. Access to South Rim and Emory Peak.

Dramatic canyon along the Rio Grande.

Remote desert wilderness with historic ruins.

Chisos Mountains permits are limited. Get alerts for cancellations.

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