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
Mahreen A
VerifiedApril 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Loop 3
Beautiful camp ground surrounded by mountains and easy access to the best hikes. Fresh drinking water available at multiple locations. The camp host was courteous and helpful. The restrooms need an upgrade with addition of stall, shower, and improved maintenance/service. But overall the views during the day, the stargazing at night, and waking up to forest sounds were the highlight of our trip. Can’t wait to visit again once the renovation is done.
Amber B
VerifiedApril 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Loop 3
Our first time at big bend and we loved it! This spot was perfect for our family and the views were great! Neighbors didn’t feel too close to us.
Sue O
VerifiedApril 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Loop 2
There is no formal check in for camping… no campsite maps. The dish wash area between the men’s & womens bathroom has an unmarked door… The camp violations form says.. if dish wash area is available.. use it, instead of tossing grey water. The camp host pointed the dish wash station after I asked if there was one.
Matt B
VerifiedApril 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Loop 3
This campground is wondefully situated in a caldera; surrounded by mountains on all sides. It would be hard to find a better place to pitch your tent. Ground hard, come with a plan on how to get you tent pegs all the way in, as it gets very windy with next to no notice. Equally, a barrier of any kind, an old sleep mat, cardboard, doubled blanket, etc., between tent footprint and tent will increase comfort in the tent. Enjoy this magical place.
Angeliek H
VerifiedApril 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop 2
Very Nice Campground also for 24 feet motorhome !
David W
VerifiedApril 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Loop 1
Awesome campground with beautiful views and hiking trails of all levels. Clean well maintained facilities. Highly recommend!
Chase S
VerifiedApril 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: Loop 3
Love Chisos, been camping there for over 25 years.
Alejandra C
VerifiedApril 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
Camping at Chisos Basin was great. Awesome views all day long. Cool at night. No cell service at campsite. Very spacious campsite, fit four tents comfortably and lots of room to spare.
Christopher L
VerifiedApril 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Loop 2
Our 18 ft Tab400 pulled by an F150 fit perfectly in this site except we had to turn around and go the wrong way to get the door facing the table. Host was not upset at that.
Melanie D
VerifiedApril 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Loop 3
Best campground in the park! Beautiful window view at sunrise and sunset. Be prepared for wind tent campers. Excellent park host! No wood fires or showers - but the lodge camp store nearby is a huge plus!
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
