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
Daryl-Ann H
VerifiedDecember 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Loop 3
Camping as a family of 5, kids age 8-13:
Kids participated in Jr. Ranger Program.
All volunteers/rangers at the stations were helpful.
Chisos Basin Tent Camping--camp hosts were excellent, kind, hospitable.
Window Trail, Tuff Canyon, Santa Elena Canyon--all enjoyable and easy for the range of ages we had.
Cynthia G
VerifiedDecember 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop 2
The bathroom was very clean and nice. Tent sites are small.
Alyson H
VerifiedDecember 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
Our favorite campsite in our favorite campground. Weather was perfect. Had a great stay.
David L
VerifiedDecember 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: Loop 3
We like the foxes.
Peter v
VerifiedDecember 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Loop 2
Well maintained, personable and professional camp hosts. Great location and services.
Kristen P
VerifiedDecember 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Loop 1
Perfect spot (loop 1, site 8) for a two-person tent and small SUV. Ground was level enough, and it’s isolated at the corner of the loop, so you have more privacy than other sites. Near the bathrooms, which were clean and quiet (no creaky doors!) I will say that the site is immediately next to the power lines, and we could hear the screech of the electrical current (?) on and off, but got used to it quickly. 10/10 would stay again, but this area is closing for 2+ years beginning May 2025
Bruce F
VerifiedDecember 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Loop 2
I have a 10x10 tent and it won't fit in some of the campsites, especially #53.
Karen G
VerifiedDecember 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1
Sad to hear that the campground will be closed for up to two years, but we understand the need for some serious upgrades. We have been annual visitors for over 40 years.
Nadia H
VerifiedDecember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
The campsite was a wonderful location with lots of scenery around. This site had a table with the bench attached so we didn't really need to bring our camping chairs as there was no time to just lounge around, there was so much to do and see. The restrooms were fairly close to the site and the host was not too far, they mentioned that there was an area to wash dishes but we did not need to do that. The metal food locker was great because we didn't have to worry about attracting bears. The site was a little rocky so be mindful of that when setting up your tent.
Mary C
VerifiedDecember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Loop 1
The beautiful Chisos Mountains surround the campground, which includes restrooms and bear-proof boxes. It's also near the visitor center, stores, and a restaurant. I will return.
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
