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
Craig W
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
Likely the most beautiful setting in all of Texas!
Theresa C
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Loop 2
Great views and the best volunteer camp host in the world!
Kenneth G
VerifiedJune 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
Awesome location.
Charles B
VerifiedJune 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Loop 3
Great spot.
Benjamin D
VerifiedJune 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: Loop 3
(Memorial Day Weekend)
It's West Texas... in the summer. Heat exhaustion will creep on you fast so know the signs & stay hydrated (recommend 1.5gal a day). Don't recommend doing any trails around the afternoon. Start early when its cooler 6am - 10am or anything after 6pm. Site 049 where we camped is literally right next to the Window Trailhead so if you don't like much foot traffic I'd choose another site but we did get to see Big Bend's staff & volunteers rescue visitors. Can't beat the sunset view on this site & a clean restroom right across. Black bear was regularly spotted near the water treatment facility and Elf owls, Scott's Oriole, Varied Bunting, Canyon Towhee, & Mexican Jay's were common around the camp site. Went looking for the Colima Warbler and found it on the intersection of Colima Trail and Laguna Meadow. Chisos Basin is projected to close some time in the fall so I would double check with staff before making any plans.
John P
VerifiedJune 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Loop 3
Wonderful experience with the family!
Caitlin D
VerifiedMay 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: Loop 3
Perfect campground in center on the park. It is little though, rustic, and campsites looked really close together at the front of the campground. Our campsite (#49) felt perfect as it was a little more secluded from the more crowded front, across from bathrooms, and right next to The Window Trailhead (strongly recommend) plus the view was amazing!!
Tom S
VerifiedMay 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Loop 2
Camp sites are pretty close together but everything was well maintained.
Matthew P
VerifiedMay 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Loop 3
Amazing, beautiful campsite. Secluded. Not a lot of noise. Generators banned in certain sections. Jeff was a great campground host.
Dan R
VerifiedMay 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: Loop 3
The camp volunteer was excellent. It’s one of the most startlingly beautiful places on Earth.
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
