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
Emelyse C
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Loop 2
We had a lovely stay here at the Chisos Basin Campground. Would highly recommend it for anyone looking to explore the outdoors! We loved climbing up Emory Peak, visiting the Balanced Rock, and swimming in the Santa Elena Canyon.
minh t
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Loop 2
The campground was wonderful. the beautiful scenic back drop and the amazing weather made it even more spectacular! the only complaint was that there's a strict grey water prevention rule; so i couldve gotten my quarters ready ;) otherwise the experience was wonderful. great neutral location to get to all the sites and hikes.
Karla D
VerifiedOctober 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
Made a group reservation with friends and family and our experience was great! The campsite areas were well kept, the rangers and staff were very helpful and welcoming. Our hikes were awesome and the views never fail to amaze. Looking forward to returning once it reopens.
Ogden M
VerifiedOctober 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Loop 2
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Clay S
VerifiedOctober 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Loop 3
This is a truly beautiful campground. We look forward to coming back in the future. Great access to trails and park sights.
Jack H
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Loop 1
Campground was amazing! Super clean site, as well as great location to the bathroom. Allowed for a quick clean up in the morning, and the trailhead is right there! We hiked up the Pinnacles to see Emory Peak, stayed our first night in Boot Canyon 3, hiked the East and South Rim to get to our second campsite- Laguna Meadows 1 (great view of Emory, secluded site)- and woke up early enough to make the final trek to the car and drive to Santa Elena Canyon as the sun was just starting to come up.
Brian S
VerifiedOctober 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: Loop 3
Awesome as always. Stayed in the far reaches of the basin campground.
Michael D
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop 1
We had a great experience at the campground. The location is amazing! We will definitely be back.
Benjamin P
VerifiedOctober 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Loop 2
THANKS TO THE VOLUNTARY RANGER. THIS WAS THE BEST TRIP OF MY WHOLE LIFE.
Absolutely gorgeous campground, nice and clean PERFECT
Steven W
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Loop 1
We pitched a tent at site #7. It has a fantastic view, and the location near drinking water, bathrooms, and dishwashing station was perfect. The awesome Window Trail was close by as well.
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
