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Finding privacy in BB shouldn't be a problem unless you're planning to visit in early to mid March (Spring Break) or around Christmas / New Year's Eve as there are a number of roadside primitive sites scattered throughout the Park. Those at Hanold Draw, Government Spring and Croton Spring are usually accessible by car but check with the rangers for current road conditions.

Also, you could leave your car in the Basin and hike to one of the backcountry sites on the way to or along the South Rim. If you have backpacking gear, this would be my choice. This is a fairly strenous hike of around 14 miles round trip but my wife and I made and we're both pushing 60. SW-4 is a great campsite but any of them will do.

If you're visiting within the next few months, be prepared for any type of weather. In early January of 06 we were in shorts and tees. Same time this year, we had a couple of inches of snow while camped on the Rim.

Take care out there and enjoy the Park. You Texans are lucky to have such a great treasure.

Al