About Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX)
Number of accommodations: 56
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (568)
What Guests Are Saying
Chisos Basin Campground offers a beautiful, well-maintained setting with clean bathrooms and friendly hosts, making it a great choice for campers. The campground provides excellent access to popular hiking trails, stunning views, and cooler temperatures compared to other areas in Big Bend. While some sites may be cramped and lack shade, the overall experience is highly regarded, especially for those who appreciate the natural surroundings.
What Guests Are Saying
Chisos Basin Campground offers a beautiful, well-maintained setting with clean bathrooms and friendly hosts, making it a great choice for campers. The campground provides excellent access to popular hiking trails, stunning views, and cooler temperatures compared to other areas in Big Bend. While some sites may be cramped and lack shade, the overall experience is highly regarded, especially for those who appreciate the natural surroundings.
Review Summary
Jeff M
VerifiedFebruary 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Loop 3
Good spot nice view, but our neighbors were really loud laid into the night
Gene V
VerifiedFebruary 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: Loop 3
Excellent access to hiking trails from the campground. Good to have bear bins, but they were a bit closer to the campsites than I would've preferred.
Pam P
VerifiedFebruary 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Loop 2
Beautiful area, even though site are small. Campsite host , Mark, was the nicest host we have ever encountered! He was extremely accommodating and attentive to all campers.
Timothy B
VerifiedFebruary 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop 2
Excellent campground in the heart of the park surrounded by mountains. The night sky is picturesque from this location. The specific site I stayed at was a little small - it had a picnic area but barely any dirt for me to stake down my tent without encroaching on my neighbors spot. Looking around, most other sites didn't have this issue, I just happened to be in one that was better suited for vehicle camping. That said, I was still able to squeeze my tent in. There is potable water and bathrooms close by. No cell reception (which I expected and welcomed, since I was trying to unplug). The hike to the window connects to the campground and is well worth a quick warm-up hike in the morning. The Pinnacles Trail (which also lead to Emory Peak and South Rim) are also easily accessible from this site. Highly recommend this site if you're planning to do any of these hikes so you can get off to an early start!
Trevor E
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Loop 2
I enjoyed my stay in the Chisos Basin! It's beautiful, you should go there and enjoy it too!
Trevor E
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Loop 1
Great hiking opportunities from a beautiful location in the center of it all! Check out Boquillas Canyon!
Trevor E
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Loop 3
An incredible place! Be sure to slow down for all the creatures, I saw several gray foxes along the road at night!
Mary L
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop 2
Must see campground - beautiful views and clean campground and restrooms
Douglas S
VerifiedFebruary 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Loop 3
Big Bend is an amazing park and staying in Chisos Basin is my favorite spot. The Lost Mine Trail, Window Trail, and Emory Peak are all great day hikes. If you are more adventurous, I highly recommend trying a one-night or longer backpacking trip in the Chisos Mountains. If I could change one thing about the park, I think Chisos Basin could benefit from some golf cart-style shuttles like at airports or Disney World from the lodge parking lot to the Lost Mine trail every 15 or 30 minutes, during the peak season of course and frequency should depend on what is economically feasible and actually used by guests.
Kevin G
VerifiedFebruary 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
Lost phone service after 3 days of 4 bars in ATT
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
Nearby National Park
In Big Bend National Park
Approximate driving time: 15 min
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
