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Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX)

Park Headquarters, Big Bend National Park, Texas, United States

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

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Pet Friendly
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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 5,400 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 feet and RVs over 24 feet 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.

Number of accommodations: 56

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Hiking

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
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

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Price
⛺ 001, Loop: Loop 1
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ 008, Loop: Loop 1
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ 010, Loop: Loop 1
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ 021, Loop: Loop 2
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ 031, Loop: Loop 2
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 033, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 034, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 036, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 037 - ADA Only, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 038, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 039, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 040, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 041, Loop: Loop 3
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 042, Loop: Loop 3
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ 043, Loop: Loop 3
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 044, Loop: Loop 3
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 045, Loop: Loop 3
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ 048, Loop: Loop 3
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 049, Loop: Loop 3
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 050, Loop: Loop 3
Electric Only
Price not available
⛺ 051, Loop: Loop 3
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 052, Loop: Loop 3
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 053, Loop: Loop 3
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 054, Loop: Loop 3
Electric Only
Price not available
⛺ 055, Loop: Loop 3
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 056, Loop: Loop 3
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 057, Loop: Loop 3
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 058, Loop: Loop 3
Electric Only
Price not available
⛺ 059, Loop: Loop 3
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 060, Loop: Loop 3
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (568)

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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

4.6
568 reviews
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Timothy G

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June 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1

5

BERTRAND G

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June 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Loop 3

5

Fantastic location and campground where I could spend two nights. Direct access to the Window trail and a short walk or drive to the visitor center for tackling the South Rim trail and the Emory Peak hike. I enjoyed the friendly chat with the rangers in the morning. And at night, Chisos Basin is a treat for stargazing!

Vincent L

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June 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop 1

5

Love this campground and this site, in particular. Covered picnic table with lots of space and privacy. It is right next to the main entrance so you’ll have a lot of cars going by, but it wasn’t a huge deal.

tony m

Verified

June 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Loop 2

5

Best place to be the time of year despite it being hot as heck everywhere else the basin makes it a little better and at night it’s tolerable. Host was very friendly. The snack store was not too far away. For raw camping with a full restroom nearby you really could not ask for more. And the land is literally magical!

Matthew S

Verified

June 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Loop 1

5

Beautiful site! Remote enough to be quiet, but still close to the visit center and some amenities. I can't recommend this spot enough. Great views and close to all the major trailheads for the area.

Craig W

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June 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1

5

Likely the most beautiful setting in all of Texas!

Theresa C

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June 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Loop 2

5

Great views and the best volunteer camp host in the world!

Kenneth G

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June 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1

5

Awesome location.

Charles B

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June 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Loop 3

5

Great spot.

Benjamin D

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June 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: Loop 3

5

(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.

Location Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX)

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

Latitude & Longitude: 29.275 / -103.304

Elevation: 1575 feet

Nearby National Park

Big Bend National Park

In Big Bend National Park

Approximate driving time: 15 min

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