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
Marianna W
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: Loop 3
I had a such a wonderful experience there. My site was clean with an amazing view, the bathrooms were clean, and the trails were gorgeous.
I can’t wait to go back!
Anna M
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: Loop 3
The Chisos Basin campground is maybe the best I've ever stayed in. Soooo beautiful. Only downside is no showers but oh well, its worth it! I stayed in campsite 49 and it was small , definitely only fits one or maybe two small tents. But the views are some of the best. The Window Trail at sunset is a must do, but one tip we got from the rangers was to back track up 0.25 miles to where the trail splits and go 0.25 miles up the other trail (meadows something i think) to the bluffs above the Window. The view of sunset was even more beautiful, and we had the place to ourselves. We even saw Mountain goats!! It was by far the highlight of our trip.
Louise G
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Loop 2
Big Bend is a big beautiful park. Your stay should include traveling thru the entire park. Hiking, driving enjoying the river, stars and Mexico
Steven W
VerifiedJanuary 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: Loop 3
Excellent views
David G
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Loop 2
While the campground is basic it’s worth it for the beauty of the park and easy access to the trails. Definitely heed the length limits on the spots, and that many of the RV spots are not level. We would definitely stay again though.
Stacy S
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Loop 3
Love the Chisos Basin Campground, spectacular views!
Kelly M
VerifiedJanuary 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop 1
Site #3 was fantastic. It’s in the RV section, but many of the surrounding sites had tents as well. Large RVs don’t really fit here—most of the vehicles were smaller RVs or camping vans. I don’t think big RVs could even make it into Chisos Basin because of the narrow, winding road. I was initially worried our 8-person tent wouldn’t fit, but it worked perfectly. The site is slightly elevated, offering incredible views, and the walk to the bathroom is short and easy, just down the road past Site 4. A water spigot is located near the bathrooms, and there’s also a designated area there to wash dishes, which was very convenient. We used the charcoal grill provided at the site, since wood and ground fires are prohibited in the park. However, we did notice some people having ground fires at night, so ranger drive-throughs might help with enforcement. Some nearby sites would have been tight for a tent our size, but Site #3 was ideal.
Rhonda M
VerifiedJanuary 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Loop 3
Nice campground with great access to trails. Many of the sites are not very level, but 58 was good and on a private loop with great views. We did not use the table which was up some steep steps but set up chairs next to our RV.
Amir E
VerifiedJanuary 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Loop 2
nice campground near lots of trail.
Abel P
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop 2
Amazing campground!
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
