About Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX)
Number of accommodations: 56
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (568)
What Guests Are Saying
Chisos Basin Campground offers a beautiful, well-maintained setting with clean bathrooms and friendly hosts, making it a great choice for campers. The campground provides excellent access to popular hiking trails, stunning views, and cooler temperatures compared to other areas in Big Bend. While some sites may be cramped and lack shade, the overall experience is highly regarded, especially for those who appreciate the natural surroundings.
What Guests Are Saying
Chisos Basin Campground offers a beautiful, well-maintained setting with clean bathrooms and friendly hosts, making it a great choice for campers. The campground provides excellent access to popular hiking trails, stunning views, and cooler temperatures compared to other areas in Big Bend. While some sites may be cramped and lack shade, the overall experience is highly regarded, especially for those who appreciate the natural surroundings.
Review Summary
Adam S
VerifiedJuly 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Loop 1
Took a seven year old, five year old and one year old with my wife and we had a great time. It was hot but not unbearable. The fossil exhibit was great for the kids. In the heat of the day, drive the park as there are over 130 miles of paved roads to explore with several pull offs along the way. We went to Balmorhea state park during this trip which was three hours away and worth every minute. Balmorhea is a natural spring turned into a pool so nice to cool off after a few hot days at Big Bend. Scarce shower facilities on site so be prepared to pay for one at the RGV store, baby wipe or sponge bath. Glad we got to go before construction began on the new lodge. Chisos basin was by far the coolest temps and best views of all the campgrounds in the park!
Ernst W
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop 2
Great and helpful volunteers, beautiful nature, and pleasant temperatures. Unfortunately, no showers and the restaurant is closed.
David G
VerifiedJuly 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Loop 2
Beautiful camp ground up in higher elevations. Love the camp hosts communication from Kim and with other campers. She helped us retrieve one of our pets that got lose going down one of the trails.
joshua w
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: Loop 3
Park rangers at chisos basin were outstanding.
Kind nature, very informative, cared for our trail outings, and gave great advice. Troop 146 thanks you all.
Joel W
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Loop 2
Easily one of the most scenic campsites in all of USA. The drive to the campground is stunning and the wildlife viewing was a huge bonus. Such a great park and campground.
Pam O
VerifiedJuly 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Loop 1
glad we got to stay before the renovations began. camp host super friendly and knowledgeable
Shelby R
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Loop 2
Me and my family had one of the best camping experiences there.
LaVosier M
VerifiedJuly 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Loop 2
Very well kept and maintained campground. The rangers and camp host are nice and extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We have been camping in the Chisos for years and are always glad to be back.
Blake R
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
Great site for a 20 foot camper. Enjoyed my stay here during memorial weekend.
Best view of the Chisos Mountains in the Chisos basin campground. This site is sloped. Be prepared with enough leveling blocks.
It required 2 inch level on driver side, and 12 inch raise on tongue jack (Anderson block worked great)
Benjamin W
VerifiedJune 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: Loop 3
Wonderful campsite and the volunteers/rangers are just so friendly! Great facilities and an awesome site with a bit of altitude for cool evenings and mornings, even in June! No showers might be the only drawback, but we got ourselves rinsed in the hot springs and the Santa Elena Canyon, so it wasn't the end of the world.
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
Nearby National Park
In Big Bend National Park
Approximate driving time: 15 min
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
