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708 reviews
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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May 31, 2025 Stayed at: 049, Loop: Loop 3
Perfect campground in center on the park. It is little though, rustic, and campsites looked really close together at the front of the campground. Our campsite (#49) felt perfect as it was a little more secluded from the more crowded front, across from bathrooms, and right next to The Window Trailhead (strongly recommend) plus the view was amazing!!
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June 3, 2025 Stayed at: 049, Loop: Loop 3
(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.
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June 3, 2025 Stayed at: 042, Loop: Loop 3
Wonderful experience with the family!
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June 10, 2025 Stayed at: 058, Loop: Loop 3
Great spot.
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June 13, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
Awesome location.
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June 16, 2025 Stayed at: 027, Loop: Loop 2
Great views and the best volunteer camp host in the world!
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June 19, 2025 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Loop 1
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.
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June 19, 2025 Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
Likely the most beautiful setting in all of Texas!
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June 22, 2025 Stayed at: 024, Loop: Loop 2
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!
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June 26, 2025 Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop 1
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.
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Park Headquarters, Big Bend National Park, TX 79834 United States
Elevation: 1,575 ft
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...
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 Panther Junction. Turn right and drive for three miles (0.6 mi). Turn left at the Basin sign and go seven miles (1.3 mi) before making a right into the campground road.
The closest entrance is: Maverick Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 14.2 mi · 24 min
Last updated: October 22, 2026
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Elevation: 5,308 ft
Best Season: Fall, Spring
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