About Chisos Basin Campground (big Bend, Tx)
Number of accommodations: 56
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Potable Water
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (543)
Review Summary
Andrea F
VerifiedMarch 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Loop 2
We always love Big Bend, especially up in the Chisos Basin where it is cool at night and the stars are bright. The campsites blend into each other so be friendly with (and respectful of) your neighbors. It was Spring Break in Texas, so lots of families with young kids. Great home base for day hikes or kicking off a backpacking trip. Not every site has a shade structure, and it can get VERY windy, so bring good stakes and be prepared to make your own shade. Or plan a sight-seeing drive for the heat of the afternoon. The sink for washing dishes, adjacent to the restrooms, was a nice surprise.
Sarah W
VerifiedMarch 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: Loop 3
Great site- great park to visit!
Andrew L
VerifiedMarch 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: Loop 2
My group of friends loves it! The cooler temps than the rest of the area were wonderful, and the easy access to the trails was great. The window is a must-see, and the south rim is beautiful for sunset if you can make it out there. Be sure to reserve early!
Amber L
VerifiedMarch 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Loop 1
It was the perfect central location in the park. We had access to water for drinking, flushing toilets and a sink to wash dishes. The quality of the table and shade structure was amazing and the amount of trees and shrubs around the site was the icing on top. From our site we had beautiful views and were in walking distance from a popular trailhead and the visitor center. We went at a very busy busy time but really had no issues with traffic since they waved us through the line to get to the chisos area since we had a camp site. Overall it was fantastic and I cannot wait to go back.
Ezekiel P
VerifiedMarch 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Loop 3
Great spot
Isabella M
VerifiedMarch 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1
beautiful and amazing and awesome and i miss it
Tammie L
VerifiedMarch 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop 2
We love staying here it’s quiet and beautiful. I just really wish they would have showers even if they are coin operated! Wish spots were not so close to each other .
Deborah Leigh P
VerifiedMarch 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Loop 3
Chisos Basin is magical and worth visiting.
Christopher E
VerifiedMarch 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: Loop 3
Beautiful setting, decent campsites, could use better bathroom facilities (we’ll see how the 2 year construction project goes).
Dustin D
VerifiedMarch 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Loop 2
We had a great time in Big Bend. The Chisos Basin campground is great and the Santa Elena canyon was amazing!
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
