Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX)

Park Headquarters, Big Bend National Park, Texas, United States
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View of the Chisos Basin
Hiker along Window Trail
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Site with shade shelter and flat area
Chisos Basin View

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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 5.4 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 ft and RVs over 24 ft 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.

Available sites

56 total sites
RV Sites 42 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 14 sites Check Availability

Activities & Attractions

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Hiking

Year-round

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 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 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 002, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 003, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 004, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 005, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 006, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 007, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 008, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 009, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 010, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 012, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 013, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 014, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 016, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 017, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 018, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 019, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 020, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 021, Loop: Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 023, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 024, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 025, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 026, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 027, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 028, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 030, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 031, Loop: Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
🚐 032, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 033, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 034, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 035, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 036, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 037 - ADA Only, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 038, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 039, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 040, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 041, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 042, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 043, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
🚐 044, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 045, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 048, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ 049, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
🚐 050, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 051, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 052, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 053, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 054, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 055, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ 056, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ 057, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
🚐 058, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 059, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ 060, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly

Reviews

708 reviews

Summary

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Chisos Basin Campground offers breathtaking views of mountains and the Milky Way, creating a stunning backdrop for camping. Reviewers praise the cleanliness of facilities, helpful and friendly staff, and the peaceful environment, making it a favorite destination for nature lovers. While some mention issues like gnats and limited shade, the overall experience is highly recommended, with many eager to return for future visits.

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4.6

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Based on 708 reviews

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5 stars 72.6% (514)
4 stars 18.6% (132)
3 stars 5.2% (37)
2 stars 2.4% (17)
1 star 1.1% (8)

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Abel P

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January 3, 2026 Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop 2

Amazing campground!

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Kulsum M

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January 2, 2026 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Loop 1

Beautiful park!!

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Deniel H

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January 2, 2026 Stayed at: 029, Loop: Loop 2

Upgraded restrooms would be nice.

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Keely S

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January 2, 2026 Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1

Beautiful campground area, very well maintained. Be cautious about moving rocks (moving a rock around 1 ft to anchor supplies got us a slap on the hand) - and even if you have a portable “contained” pellet/non-wood fire pit, it will not be permitted (we were misinformed that this was not considered a ground fire and got in trouble for that too). These folks were quite feisty and grumpy about rules we didn’t even know we were breaking. I’m sure they get tired of telling people not to do stuff but it wasn’t a warm fuzzy feeling to be treated the way we were when we intended to be compliant in the first place. It was my niece and nephews first time to a national park (they are state park pros!) and were so put off by it they told me they weren’t sure they ever wanted to go to another national park (eek!) otherwise, STUNNING grounds, quiet and serene, and easy access to trails.

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Taylor E

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January 1, 2026 Stayed at: 050, Loop: Loop 3

Such a beautiful spot, with many of the great trails in the park originating right nearby.

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Daniel B

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December 31, 2025 Stayed at: 008, Loop: Loop 1

Clean campsite, facilities all close together and easy to navigate in the dark, stable camping area, easy access road with no bumps or navigation issues or non-marked paths, and a frankly spectacular view in the day and night. Great first time camping.

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Abigail H

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December 31, 2025 Stayed at: 043, Loop: Loop 3

The park ranger was so rude and threatening to kick my bf and I out for “being loud” at 845pm

Not even quiet time, it was just us two, playing cards. It was crazy we came over twice. Think just being creepy at that point.
It was a beautiful place though☀️

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Brent M

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December 28, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1

Great location for hiking trails, panoramic views, wide variety of wildlife, and off grid enjoyment. Bring and drink plenty of water!

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ankun y

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December 27, 2025 Stayed at: 029, Loop: Loop 2

Great location! The night temperature is also pretty stable, not much wind. Has drinkable water and a store nearby.

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Danny G

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December 25, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: Loop 1

Great location, easy in and out and the facilities were clean and readily available

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Location & Directions for Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX)

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

Elevation: 1,575 ft

Getting There

From Interstate 10, take highway 385 south to Fort Stockton and then on to Marathon. From Marathon, go 40 mi (39.8 mi) south on Highway 385 to the north entrance of Big Bend National Park. Drive straight 26 mi (26.1 mi) to Park Headquarters at Pan...

Nearest town

Big Bend National Park, TX - 22 mi

About 52 min to downtown

Near Big Bend National Park

The closest entrance is: Maverick Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 14.2 mi · 24 min

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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