About Chisos Basin Campground (big Bend, Tx)
Number of accommodations: 56
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Potable Water
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (543)
Review Summary
Jennifer R
VerifiedApril 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Loop 3
Site 59 is on an extreme slant impossible to level. The location of the campground is beautiful but too many sites are crowded together. Not all sites have shade over the picnic tables and site 58 requires climbing up steps to get to the table. Rio Grande campground is much better set up although the views are not spectacular like they are at Chidos.
Jill B
VerifiedApril 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop 2
For two of my four days at the campground, the dishwashing sink was clogged and overflowing. Not only was it unusable, it smelled awful and the smell permeated through the whole campground. Once the sink was unclogged my experience was quite good. I do wish there were garbage receptacles in more places than just the entrance.
Heidi M
VerifiedApril 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful area. Loved it.
Erin B
VerifiedApril 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Loop 3
THE MOST AMAZING CAMPGROUND EVER! Absolutely wonderful! Cannot recommend highly enough! Great for families, couples, anyone with a tent who wants to sleep in one of the most beautiful campsites in the world :)
Nathaniel D
VerifiedApril 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
Amazing view, great weather, freiendly fellow-campers
Nicholas N
VerifiedApril 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Loop 1
The campground is amazing. We enjoyed it. I wish they would make up there mind if they are closing it or not for renovations
Lily K
VerifiedApril 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Loop 1
Amazing campsite for 1-2 people. Very accessible but is a little small for more than a 3 person tent.
Adam E
VerifiedApril 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Loop 3
Gorgeous location/scenery, clean bathrooms and campsites. Loved it. Only negative is walking to the top of the campground to through away trash when there's so many recycling containers by the bathrooms! Great work at this campground though :)
Elizabeth D
VerifiedApril 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Loop 2
Chisos Basin camp ground is a perfect central location for easy access to all of the trail heads, don’t miss the sunrise hike on Lost Mine Trail, started at 6:40 am for a 8:00am sunrise. Start early in the morning for The Window Trail, it heats up fast on the way out!! The camp ground is a bit cramped and is not ideal for Trailers or larger motor homes. Bathrooms are kept clean and cleaned throughout the day. Dish washing at the dish station, bring your own hot water, there needs to be signage to remind campers to clean out the drain screen after they are done, many did not and it attracted lots of bugs/ants. Visitors center staff and store are welcoming and friendly. Will definitely be back!
Eva Mel C
VerifiedApril 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop 1
I loved the views! It was amazing. The reason why I rate it a 2 is that it was super cold and windy. Keep in mind that this was the 1st weekend of April, so I was surprised. Nonetheless, we had so much fun, and I'd camp there again!!!
Location Chisos Basin Campground (big Bend, Tx)
Address:
Park Headquarters
Big Bend National Park, TX, 79834
United States
From Interstate 10, take highway 385 south to Fort Stockton and then on to Marathon. From Marathon, go 40 miles (64 km) south on Highway 385 to the north entrance of Big Bend National Park. Drive straight 26 miles (42 km) to Park Headquarters at Panther Junction. Turn right and drive for three miles (1 km). Turn left at the Basin sign and go seven miles (2.1 km) before making a right into the campground road.
Latitude & Longitude: 29.275 / -103.304
Elevation: 1575 feet
