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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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November 10, 2025 Stayed at: 024, Loop: Loop 2
The park ranger here is on a major power trip.
Ended up with an almost $500 ticket for my dog being off his leash, briefly. Twice.
I pick up every piece of trash I see on trails, have contributed to state and national parks my entire life and generally try to be a non-nuisance. This guy was none too pleased to chase me off.
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November 12, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop 2
I was in spot 26 it was just a pull in. No area for a tent but lucky I was in a trailer.
Super small area.
Pics show a back in spot but that is not this site
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November 14, 2025 Stayed at: 042, Loop: Loop 3
The Chisos Basin is very beautiful and has convenient access to restrooms and water for tent campers.
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November 14, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop 2
My wife and I had a great time will camping. Definitely recommend the Chisos basin camp ground to anyone.
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November 15, 2025 Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
It’s a paved parking lot but RVs are off to the sides for a bit of privacy. Picnic tables. Description says no cell service but ATT gave us two bars. The one water spigot does not take a hose so no-one can fill up their tanks but interestingly blasts out water in all directions, thereby wasting a lot of water. It’s conveniently at the trailhead for Guadalupe and Devil’s Hall- two great hikes.
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November 16, 2025 Stayed at: 056, Loop: Loop 3
Amazing experience. Everyone really respected the park and eachothers space. The rangers were always around but not breathing down your neck. Everything was clean and operational. My buddy had Verizon and had service at most times. I have ATT and did not until getting out of the basin. Its beatiful here. Absolutely worth it.
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November 16, 2025 Stayed at: 051, Loop: Loop 3
Nice. Didn’t like being so close to other campers. And wish there were showers. But overall pretty cool
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November 17, 2025 Stayed at: 060, Loop: Loop 3
I'm bummed that the basin will be closed for a few years.
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November 18, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop 2
Wonderful place! Campsite (#26) didn’t have a tent pad but it was still fun.
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November 19, 2025 Stayed at: 019, Loop: Loop 1
We camped at Chisos Basin last week during the shutdown. Everything went great. We backpacked in to south rim #4. Only saw a few other people packing in. Everything was clean and in great shape. Back at Chisos we made a few trips to the food truck. Thanks to all of the people who were working to keep it going.
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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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