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Aaron S
VerifiedJanuary 29, 2026 Stayed at: 049, Loop: Loop 3
Incredible first time visiting! Please be smart and prepare for this trip. Fill gas tank and bring plenty of water
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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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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
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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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Paved · Pet Friendly
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056, Loop: Loop 3
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Paved · Pet Friendly
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057, Loop: Loop 3
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Paved · Pet Friendly
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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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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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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
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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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Paved · Pet Friendly
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056, Loop: Loop 3
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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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Lindsey C
VerifiedJanuary 30, 2026 Stayed at: 058, Loop: Loop 3
incredible campsite - bad timing with the water issue, but very well kept site with everything you could need
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Brian L
VerifiedFebruary 2, 2026 Stayed at: 038, Loop: Loop 2
Very convenient location for the campsite, centrally located and close to bathroom/water spigot. Shade structure is nice to have during the day, bear box is large and has space for many things. Similar to other campsites, it is rather small. No natural barrier between this site and others, many campsites in the Chisos are the same due to relatively sparse vegetation. Can't be helped, really, as that is the area's ecology, however, the lack of natural barriers led to many people walking through our campsite on the way to the bathroom/water. Additionally, due to small size of each campsite, you are in close proximity to others and can easily hear conversation, music, and even snoring at night. Would recommend ear plugs if you're a light sleeper. Despite this, was a great spot and I'd highly recommend it.
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Sandra M
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2026 Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1
Staff and volunteers were friendly and helpful. I enjoyed hiking the Lone Mountain trail which is a fairly new trail. Santa Elena, Boquillas Canyon and the Lost Mine Trail gave wonderful scenic views and photographic opportunities. I also enjoyed the plants and birds.
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Kimberly G
VerifiedFebruary 8, 2026 Stayed at: 019, Loop: Loop 1
Perfect site with stunning views!!
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Stephen W
VerifiedFebruary 13, 2026 Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1
We really enjoyed hiking The Window and Lost Mine trails. We were in a 24 ft class B camper van and the camp sites are small and not level. The dump station was fine but there was an issue with the pump so no water was available.
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Eric L
VerifiedFebruary 13, 2026 Stayed at: 039, Loop: Loop 2
Exceptional service by all staff and campground hosts. Lack of water at Chisos Basin was very well announced.
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Kenneth S
VerifiedFebruary 14, 2026 Stayed at: 035, Loop: Loop 2
Great campground. Our spot was more level than expected considering the warning. But maybe we were lucky
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Nancy E
VerifiedFebruary 14, 2026 Stayed at: 024, Loop: Loop 2
Great location
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Mickie G
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2026 Stayed at: 032, Loop: Loop 2
They do a great job keeping the campground safe. Even with the water issues things went really well. I can't wait to go back. I hiked the Window Trail, Lost Mine, Emory Peak, Santa Elena and Hot Springs. I loved it all.
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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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