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
Shaun P
VerifiedApril 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Loop 2
Our favorite campground in Big Bend, considering the elevation
Dirk B
VerifiedApril 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Loop 2
Great location but the site is not level and has no shade from the sun.
Jerry P
VerifiedApril 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: Loop 2
I have stayed in Chisos many times thru the past 35 years.
Never get tired of the great scenery and great camp host.
Ally B
VerifiedApril 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: Loop 3
Great spot with fantastic views. Bring a mallet to help get your tent stakes in. We had some rain and cold weather when we went in early April, but I imagine most of the time it's hard to drive a stake in. The bathrooms are not too far of a walk and were clean. The visitor center and store were a short drive away as well.
Can walk to the Window Trail; I highly recommend this one!
Matt V
VerifiedApril 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Loop 1
The campsites are very small and right on top of each other. They are also not level at all. The campground is best for tent camping IMO and maybe that's already known. With that said, it's set in a beautiful setting.
Krista C
VerifiedApril 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: Loop 2
This campsite is in such a gorgeous location. Absolutely stunning. You will be pretty close to other campers, but everyone was very polite and it was worth it for the location
Lisa C
VerifiedApril 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Loop 3
Loved our stay at Chisos Basin campground. Only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is the bathroom is in need of some repairs (one sink wasn’t working) but since they close for 2 years in one month, seems like they are letting things pass. We stayed in site 41 in my 19 ft campervan. We fit but I wouldn’t want any longer of a vehicle. View is amazing and the camp host is awesome. Be sure to do the window trail and lost mine trail since both are nearby. Can’t wait to go back in 2 years and see the improvements.
Jean-Michel A
VerifiedApril 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Loop 1
Awesome!
John K
VerifiedApril 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Loop 1
Great campground, awesome baleful and friendly camp host; appreciated the nearby camp store for ice!
Sharon H
VerifiedApril 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop 2
The campsite was tight but the outstanding views far out weighed the small sites. Unfortunately, the rest rooms were not functioning due to drought conditions. We were camping in late March and experienced strong nightly storms and high winds. The hiking trails around the campground were excellent. We drove the Maxwell Ross Scenic Drive on a rainy day and it was a perfect, scenic drive to the Rio Grande.
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
