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Tracy G
VerifiedMay 6, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
The park is beautifully maintained and my son and I enjoyed hiking in the Basin. Would go back again.
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About Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX)
Chisos Basin Campground, perched high in the rugged Chisos Mountains, is the most sought-after campground in Big Bend National Park. At an altitude of 5.4 ft. (1646 m), the campground is surrounded on all sides by tall, rocky cliffs and is conveniently located near some of the park's most spectacular and popular trails. This campground offers excellent views and mild temperatures.
Also found in the Chisos Basin area is the Chisos Basin Visitor Center, the General Store and the Chisos Mountains Lodge, which houses the only restaurant in Big Bend National Park.
Important: The road to the campground is steep and winding with sharp hairpin turns. Trailers over 19 ft and RVs over 24 ft are not recommended, and will not be accommodated. No RV parking is available at the group campground, nor is generator use allowed. All sites where you may have a generator are now reservable. If you need to use a generator and you do not have a reservation in a site that will allow generator use, you will need to camp elsewhere.
Note: Campsites are small, rocky, and not level, so there are very few sites truly suitable for RVs. Many sites will allow an RV/Trailer/Van/Camper, but you will not be able to get level. The campground is almost always full, and if the site you booked doesn’t work, in all likelihood you will NOT be able to switch sites, and will either have to make your site work, or find accommodations at another campground. It is necessary that you carry some form of leveling blocks/devices with you. Please carefully review the site details before making a reservation.
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56 Sites Available
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001, Loop: Loop 1
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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002, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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003, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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004, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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005, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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006, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
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007, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
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008, Loop: Loop 1
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Gravel · Pet Friendly
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009, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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010, Loop: Loop 1
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Gravel · Pet Friendly
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012, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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013, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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014, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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015, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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016, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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017, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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018, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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019, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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020, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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021, Loop: Loop 2
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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023, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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024, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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025, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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026, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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027, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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028, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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029, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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030, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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031, Loop: Loop 2
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Paved · Pet Friendly
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032, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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033, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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034, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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035, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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036, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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037 - ADA Only, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
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038, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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039, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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040, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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041, Loop: Loop 3
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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042, Loop: Loop 3
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043, Loop: Loop 3
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044, Loop: Loop 3
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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045, Loop: Loop 3
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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048, Loop: Loop 3
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049, Loop: Loop 3
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Paved · Pet Friendly
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050, Loop: Loop 3
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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051, Loop: Loop 3
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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052, Loop: Loop 3
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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053, Loop: Loop 3
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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054, Loop: Loop 3
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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055, Loop: Loop 3
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056, Loop: Loop 3
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057, Loop: Loop 3
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058, Loop: Loop 3
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059, Loop: Loop 3
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Paved · Pet Friendly
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060, Loop: Loop 3
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Paved · Pet Friendly
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56 Sites Available
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001, Loop: Loop 1
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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002, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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003, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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004, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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005, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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006, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
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007, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
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008, Loop: Loop 1
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Gravel · Pet Friendly
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009, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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010, Loop: Loop 1
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Gravel · Pet Friendly
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012, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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013, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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014, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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015, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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016, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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017, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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018, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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019, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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020, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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021, Loop: Loop 2
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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023, Loop: Loop 2
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024, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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025, Loop: Loop 2
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026, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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027, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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028, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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029, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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030, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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031, Loop: Loop 2
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Paved · Pet Friendly
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032, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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033, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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034, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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035, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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036, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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037 - ADA Only, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
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038, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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039, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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040, Loop: Loop 2
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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041, Loop: Loop 3
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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042, Loop: Loop 3
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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043, Loop: Loop 3
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Paved · Pet Friendly
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044, Loop: Loop 3
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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045, Loop: Loop 3
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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048, Loop: Loop 3
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Paved · Pet Friendly
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049, Loop: Loop 3
Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
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050, Loop: Loop 3
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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051, Loop: Loop 3
Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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052, Loop: Loop 3
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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053, Loop: Loop 3
RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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054, Loop: Loop 3
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
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055, Loop: Loop 3
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Paved · Pet Friendly
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056, Loop: Loop 3
Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
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057, Loop: Loop 3
Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
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058, Loop: Loop 3
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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059, Loop: Loop 3
Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
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060, Loop: Loop 3
Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
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Reviews
708 reviews
Summary
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.
Based on guest feedback
4.6
Overall rating
Based on 708 reviews
5 stars
72.6% (514)
4 stars
18.6% (132)
3 stars
5.2% (37)
2 stars
2.4% (17)
1 star
1.1% (8)
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Mahreen A
VerifiedApril 29, 2025 Stayed at: 043, Loop: Loop 3
Beautiful camp ground surrounded by mountains and easy access to the best hikes. Fresh drinking water available at multiple locations. The camp host was courteous and helpful. The restrooms need an upgrade with addition of stall, shower, and improved maintenance/service. But overall the views during the day, the stargazing at night, and waking up to forest sounds were the highlight of our trip. Can’t wait to visit again once the renovation is done.
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Angeliek H
VerifiedApril 28, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop 2
Very Nice Campground also for 24 ft motorhome !
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Matt B
VerifiedApril 28, 2025 Stayed at: 041, Loop: Loop 3
This campground is wondefully situated in a caldera; surrounded by mountains on all sides. It would be hard to find a better place to pitch your tent. Ground hard, come with a plan on how to get you tent pegs all the way in, as it gets very windy with next to no notice. Equally, a barrier of any kind, an old sleep mat, cardboard, doubled blanket, etc., between tent footprint and tent will increase comfort in the tent. Enjoy this magical place.
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Sue O
VerifiedApril 28, 2025 Stayed at: 035, Loop: Loop 2
There is no formal check in for camping… no campsite maps. The dish wash area between the men’s & womens bathroom has an unmarked door… The camp violations form says.. if dish wash area is available.. use it, instead of tossing grey water. The camp host pointed the dish wash station after I asked if there was one.
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Amber B
VerifiedApril 28, 2025 Stayed at: 043, Loop: Loop 3
Our first time at big bend and we loved it! This spot was perfect for our family and the views were great! Neighbors didn’t feel too close to us.
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David W
VerifiedApril 24, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: Loop 1
Awesome campground with beautiful views and hiking trails of all levels. Clean well maintained facilities. Highly recommend!
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Chase S
VerifiedApril 23, 2025 Stayed at: 045, Loop: Loop 3
Love Chisos, been camping there for over 25 years.
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Alejandra C
VerifiedApril 22, 2025 Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
Camping at Chisos Basin was great. Awesome views all day long. Cool at night. No cell service at campsite. Very spacious campsite, fit four tents comfortably and lots of room to spare.
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Melanie D
VerifiedApril 21, 2025 Stayed at: 051, Loop: Loop 3
Best campground in the park! Beautiful window view at sunrise and sunset. Be prepared for wind tent campers. Excellent park host! No wood fires or showers - but the lodge camp store nearby is a huge plus!
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Location & Directions for Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX)
Park Headquarters, Big Bend National Park, TX 79834 United States
Elevation: 1,575 ft
Getting There
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.
Near Big Bend National Park
The closest entrance is: Maverick Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 14.2 mi · 24 min
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Last updated: October 22, 2026
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