Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX)

Park Headquarters, Big Bend National Park, Texas, United States
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View of the Chisos Basin
Hiker along Window Trail
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Site with shade shelter and flat area
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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.

Available sites

56 total sites
RV Sites 42 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 14 sites Check Availability

Activities & Attractions

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Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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56 Sites Available

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Price
⛺ 001, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 002, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 003, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 004, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 005, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 006, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 007, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 008, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 009, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 010, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 012, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 013, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 014, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 016, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 017, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 018, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 019, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 020, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 021, Loop: Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 023, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 024, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 025, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 026, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 027, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 028, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 030, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 031, Loop: Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
🚐 032, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 033, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 034, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 035, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 036, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 037 - ADA Only, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 038, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 039, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 040, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 041, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 042, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 043, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
🚐 044, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 045, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 048, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ 049, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
🚐 050, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 051, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 052, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 053, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 054, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 055, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ 056, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ 057, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
🚐 058, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 059, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ 060, Loop: Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly

Reviews

708 reviews

Summary

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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.

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4.6

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4 stars 18.6% (132)
3 stars 5.2% (37)
2 stars 2.4% (17)
1 star 1.1% (8)

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Sesha P

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March 14, 2026 Stayed at: 035, Loop: Loop 2

Great location with incredible wrap-around views of the Chisos Mountains. Some sites are much better than others, in terms of size, shade, cooking, etc.

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John B

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March 14, 2026 Stayed at: 027, Loop: Loop 2

Love Chisos Basin!!
The campground and Big Bend is absolutely beautiful!! The hiking in big bend is fantastic!! Some of the best hikes are Lost Mine, Emory Peak, South Rim, Pine Canyon, Chimneys and Santa Elena. We love it so much here we have been making annual trips here for the past 5 years!!

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HyunJi K

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March 14, 2026 Stayed at: 059, Loop: Loop 3

perfect spot for stargazing & restrooms were close

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Mark E

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March 15, 2026 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Loop 1

Great location, beautiful, nice trails, we had an excellent location, beautiful views, flat parking. We did see many spots that would not be very nice to stay in. Ours was great.

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Katie S

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March 15, 2026 Stayed at: 034, Loop: Loop 2

Campground was a phenomenal location the views were amazing. Overall accommodations were nice too. Shower situation was not on the campground but about a 30 min drive, but overall a great experience!

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Lisa G

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March 15, 2026 Stayed at: 054, Loop: Loop 3

This site was perfect for our camper van. You do just park on the side of the road, but it was level. Great views. The campground hosts were very friendly and helpful.

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Mark M

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March 16, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: Loop 1

A dream come true

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John Darrell M

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March 16, 2026 Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop 2

TENT campers BEWARE of Site 26 on Loop 2.
We got to this site to find there was literally no where we could set up our (small 2 person backpacking ) tent save for on the asphalt in front of or behind our vehicle.

Site 26 appears to be laid out for vehicle camping as there's a stretch of asphalt parallel to the covered picnic table and bench set on a concrete slab but literally not even a patch of dirt to set a tent down on.
As we looked for a spot, we were aware other sites around it had adequate space ( some even big enough to accommodate multiple tents) but, unfortunately, not the one we'd reserved (Site 26).

When we looked back at the site details on reservation website 26 is definitely not tagged for "vehicle camping only" (in fact, it's "standard" and accommodates 8 people max! I guess this falls under the more general disclaimer for this campground of sites being "small, rocky and not level" ???

Other than this unfortunate glitch in our site experience, the Chisos basin area is beautiful!

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Tina L

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March 17, 2026 Stayed at: 055, Loop: Loop 3

Great location, beautiful views, excellent location for sunset, and flat parking.
A full WiFi coverage with starlink.

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Dustin D

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March 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!

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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...

Nearest town

Big Bend National Park, TX - 22 mi

About 52 min to downtown

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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