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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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
Richard n
VerifiedJanuary 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Loop 2
Our site was pretty level compared to many others. We were glad we had it.
The bathrooms were clean.
The camp host was very good & checked on us.
Unfortunately it was very cold when we were there.
Sidney S
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Loop 3
We loved this site! You’re right at the base of the mountains and the sites are fairly spaced out. I will say some of the listings are incorrect if they have a driveway or not, but we got lucky and were able to book a different site than our original one. It’s Cole and windy in January but not too crowded. Highly recommend Emory Peak, just pay attention to the path you take up so you can go down the same way (at the rock scramble at the end). We’re RV full timers - @syd.n.harp on IG
Mark S
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Loop 2
Always a great destination with helpful staff and comfortable facilities (clean restrooms).
Clark M
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Loop 1
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Susan D
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Loop 2
Chisos Basin is a very scenic place. The adjoining CCC-constructed trails are fantastic. We stayed at the campground for seven nights. The campground host, Mark, was great. Unfortunately, the restrooms were not cleaned regularly, and many of the sites were very steep. This is an old campground, and not suited for larger RVs.
Bethany G
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1
Nice, clean campsite with great views of the Chisos Mountains and the starry night sky. It's about a half mile hike up to the lodge, which is where most of the trailheads are. But the amphitheatre is nearby the campground. I enjoyed the evening ranger program.
John S
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
Campground was in a spectacular location. Hosts were helpful.
Taylor C
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: Loop 3
I absolutely always enjoy staying in the basin. It’s such a magical place to be.
William W
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Loop 3
Great views, great weather, great trails, great accommodations!
Robert O
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Loop 1
We camped in site 7 which had Casa Grande on one side and the Chisos mountains encircling you. The views were amazing. Site 7 is a pull through with lots of room. It’s not at all level, came up on 3 blocks on the passenger rear and 4 in the front. It’s a generator free campground so extremely peaceful. Bathrooms were clean and warm. Our 25ft LTV had no trouble navigating the roads or parking at the visitor center, backed in. Tried to view the sunset through the window view, but the sun was too far south, but I’m sure that’s spectacular. You can hike the Windows trail from the campground and save well over a mile. Would definitely stay again.
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
