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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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October 23, 2025 Stayed at: 030, Loop: Loop 2
The Chisos Basin was one of the coolest places I have camped in my lifetime! Absolutely loved the experience and made it easy to hike the Lost Mine trail, Window Peak trail, Emory Peak, and the South Rim Trail. Also a great home base for any activities towards the western and eastern areas of the park.
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October 23, 2025 Stayed at: 027, Loop: Loop 2
Definitely plan to stay multiple days, the park is huge! Bring sunscreen and bug spray! And don’t leave any snacks or anything in your tent because the ants will find it.
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October 24, 2025 Stayed at: 059, Loop: Loop 3
Staying in the basin was a great experience! It's nice and centrally located in the park and has great views.
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October 24, 2025 Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
The location is so unique and beautiful. Camp sites are tight, but it's understandable trying to accommodate as many people as possible to enjoy the experience.
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October 25, 2025 Stayed at: 040, Loop: Loop 2
During the shutdown we camped in the basin. There were still clean bathrooms. We hauled our trash to dumpsters that were emptied while we were there. The volunteer ranger - Mark helped us when we arrived with too many vehicles for our chosen campsite. He relocated to a site where we were actually comfortable. Weather was good and we hiked the Lost Mine Peak trail - I recommend. The camp store plus a food truck was available to campers in the basin.
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October 25, 2025 Stayed at: 058, Loop: Loop 3
Tight driveways but spectacular views and very helpful camp hosts!
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October 26, 2025 Stayed at: 010, Loop: Loop 1
1/5 stars. It was too big. The night sky was too pretty. It was a reasonable temperature.
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October 26, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Loop 1
The bathrooms were filthy; however, I wonder if the lapse in appropriations had something to do with it.
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October 27, 2025 Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1
004 site loop 1 in Chisos Basin was a pretty good spot, but not level at all. It seemed like a lot of traffic going to other sites. Camp site was next to restrooms and close to water and dump station. We did get permission to pull RV in going opposite to one-way traffic to have RV door facing the campsite.
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October 27, 2025 Stayed at: 058, Loop: Loop 3
We were able to stay in our c25 camper on stand 058 fits perfectly on the parking space.
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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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