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
Keifer C
VerifiedMarch 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: Loop 2
I've camped in big bend about 5 times now and 4 of those were spent at Chisos Basin. This is no doubt the best spot to camp in. The location puts you in the center of the park and has the best hiking destinations. Being in the center of the park also allows you to drive in either direction of the park toward Santa Elena Canyon or toward Rio Grande Village. I would always recommend staying here if you're visiting Big Bend.
Dale A
VerifiedMarch 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Loop 3
the Chisos Basin campground was terrific. Well located, and everything went smoothly.
Gary R
VerifiedMarch 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: Loop 3
We had never been. Will definitely return. Nice campgrounds. Hikes we took were doable and scenic.
Enjoyed the bat talk at the evening amphitheater event.
Beautiful place
Thomas S
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: Loop 3
With the covered pavilion this site worked all very well for me and my two sons - we each had our own tent (3 tents in total) with no problem for space. We enjoyed seeing the gray fox every night that runs around looking for food. Only downside is you are close to your neighboring tent sites - but considering we needed the space for 3 tents it was worth it.
Karin L
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Loop 2
All the staff and volunteers I interacted with were fabulous. I especially appreciated the sunset chat with the Deputy Superintendent.
Susan L
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: Loop 3
Amazing views, quiet campground, great hiking in the area, access to fresh drinking water and nice staff.
ARI M
VerifiedFebruary 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1
One of the most beautifully hidden campgrounds I have been to, clean modern restrooms, ample parking, and some of the best stars at a campground I have seen.
The lodge and store are nearby but out of sight, and hiking and travel within the park is easy from this central location.
A place I would 100% go back to to experience this remote, but beautiful, location.
Alisa A
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop 2
Beautiful mountain surroundings! Friendly, helpful hosts! Fresh water faucet in close proximity. The sites are very close to each other. Noisy neighbors with bright lights were a negative. But overall, we greatly enjoyed our visit!
Morgan M
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Loop 3
Amazing campground!
Morgan M
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: Loop 3
Amazing campground!
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
