View of the Chisos Basin
Hiker along Window Trail
Campground map
Site with shade shelter and flat area
Chisos Basin View

Featured amenities

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About Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX)

Chisos Basin Campground, perched high in the rugged Chisos Mountains, is the most sought-after campground in Big Bend National Park. At an altitude of 5.4 ft. (1646 m), the campground is surrounded on all sides by tall, rocky cliffs and is conveniently located near some of the park's most spectacular and popular trails. This campground offers excellent views and mild temperatures. Also found in the Chisos Basin area is the Chisos Basin Visitor Center, the General Store and the Chisos Mountains Lodge, which houses the only restaurant in Big Bend National Park. Important: The road to the campground is steep and winding with sharp hairpin turns. Trailers over 19 ft and RVs over 24 ft are not recommended, and will not be accommodated. No RV parking is available at the group campground, nor is generator use allowed. All sites where you may have a generator are now reservable. If you need to use a generator and you do not have a reservation in a site that will allow generator use, you will need to camp elsewhere.  Note: Campsites are small, rocky, and not level, so there are very few sites truly suitable for RVs. Many sites will allow an RV/Trailer/Van/Camper, but you will not be able to get level. The campground is almost always full, and if the site you booked doesn’t work, in all likelihood you will NOT be able to switch sites, and will either have to make your site work, or find accommodations at another campground. It is necessary that you carry some form of leveling blocks/devices with you. Please carefully review the site details before making a reservation.

Available sites

56 total sites

Activities & Attractions

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Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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56 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 001, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 002, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 003, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 004, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 005, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 006, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 007, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 008, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 009, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 010, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 012, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 013, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 014, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 016, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 017, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 018, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 019, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 020, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 021, Loop: Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 023, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 024, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 025, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 026, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 027, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 028, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 030, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 031, Loop: Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
🚐 032, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 033, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 034, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 035, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 036, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 037 - ADA Only, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 038, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 039, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 040, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 041, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 042, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 043, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
🚐 044, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 045, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 048, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ 049, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
🚐 050, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 051, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 052, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 053, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 054, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 055, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ 056, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ 057, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
🚐 058, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 059, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ 060, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly

Reviews

708 reviews

Summary

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Chisos Basin Campground offers breathtaking views of mountains and the Milky Way, creating a stunning backdrop for camping. Reviewers praise the cleanliness of facilities, helpful and friendly staff, and the peaceful environment, making it a favorite destination for nature lovers. While some mention issues like gnats and limited shade, the overall experience is highly recommended, with many eager to return for future visits.

Based on guest feedback

4.6

Overall rating

Based on 708 reviews

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5 stars 72.6% (514)
4 stars 18.6% (132)
3 stars 5.2% (37)
2 stars 2.4% (17)
1 star 1.1% (8)

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Chella S

Verified

January 5, 2025 Stayed at: 045, Loop: Loop 3

Very good. Clean.

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Charlie W

Verified

January 6, 2025 Stayed at: 032, Loop: Loop 2

Probably the best spot in the Chisos Basin Campground Area. Camping area is high above the others and offers an excellent view of the surrounding mountains and valley. If you are brining a trailer into the spot, regardless of the length, you WILL NEED a spotter due to the tightness of the parking area and the telephone pole guy wires. I would asses the spot before backing in. Also, when you do back a trailer in, come from the opposite direction, as the road is one way and use your spotter to guide you in. Coming from the opposite direction will make backing in much easier. Overall, it was a great spot, but it took a little bit to get backed in.

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Heather D

Verified

January 8, 2025 Stayed at: 029, Loop: Loop 2

This campsite was surrounded by beautiful mountains. There was a covered picnic table and bear box to store food. The site was not far from a convenience park store,restaurant,or gas. I was very pleased with my stay here.

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Sarah K

Verified

January 10, 2025 Stayed at: 053, Loop: Loop 3

Great visit, as always. We’d never stayed in site 53 before, and really loved it!

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Douglas E

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January 11, 2025 Stayed at: 035, Loop: Loop 2

Money needs to be put into the campground. By alleviating the above ground powerlines, which is an eyesore for such a picturesque area. In addition, showers need to be installed with the bath houses and better cleaning facilities for those that are dry camping. Need to have the camp host better enforce the no high rev engine and generator use. It is very loud and annoying.

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Lindsey N

Verified

January 12, 2025 Stayed at: 037 - ADA Only, Loop: Loop 2

There is absolutely nothing that compares to the stars in Big Bend. The sunrise inside of Chisos Basin is also spectacular!

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Kristina B

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January 12, 2025 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Loop 1

I really only have one complaint, which was unfortunately a big enough problem that it kinda ruined the whole experience for us. This campsite was really close to the water alarm that went off anytime anyone in the entire campsite turned on the water. The alarm basically was going off sporadically the entire time and it was SO annoying. Glad we spent most of our time away from campsite and that I brought my noise canceling earbuds. We also stayed at campsite 3 our first night and had no problems with the alarm when on that site. I really hope they eliminate the water alarm because it really bothered us during our stay.

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Danny K

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January 12, 2025 Stayed at: 024, Loop: Loop 2

Great base camp for all amazing, view stunning trails.

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Caleb R

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January 13, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: Loop 1

Very nice stay. Very clean. Chisos Basin site 9 was near the bathroom and other sites but not too noisy. Plenty of room for 3-4 large tents. Running water. A very nice personal pavilion with a bench long enough for 3-4 people and a grill. Very close walk to the window view trailhead. ~.5-1 mi walk to the Chisos Basin trailhead.

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Anthony G

Verified

January 14, 2025 Stayed at: 025, Loop: Loop 2

Beautiful scenery everywhere you look.

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Location & Directions for Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX)

Park Headquarters, Big Bend National Park, TX 79834 United States

Elevation: 1,575 ft

Getting There

From Interstate 10, take highway 385 south to Fort Stockton and then on to Marathon. From Marathon, go 40 mi (39.8 mi) south on Highway 385 to the north entrance of Big Bend National Park. Drive straight 26 mi (26.1 mi) to Park Headquarters at Pan...

Nearest town

Big Bend National Park, TX - 22 mi

About 52 min to downtown

Near Big Bend National Park

The closest entrance is: Maverick Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 14.2 mi · 24 min

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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