backcountry

noun

back·​coun·​try ˈbak-ˌkən-trē 

often attributive

: a remote undeveloped rural area

Synonyms of backcountry

• countryside
• backwoods
• frontier
• bush
• outback
• country
• backwater
• up-country
• hinterland

Examples of backcountry in a Sentence

he took a month's supplies and headed out to the backcountry

Recent Examples on the Web

The desert’s location on the southern border has led to many migrants attempting to cross it by using dangerous backcountry routes, the experts said. — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

For people heading into the backcountry, the Forest Service recommends using bear-resistant food containers and storing food away from campsites. — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

That consultant, Don Sharaf, found that the group sought to exit the backcountry along a route the company had designated for use in high avalanche danger. — Tribune News Service, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

Savvy hikers carry at least 2 to 3 liters of aqua per person for front-country hikes, and 4 or more for backcountry excursions. — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for backcountry

• countrie
• country
• intercountry