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
William H
VerifiedMay 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
The rangers were the nicest people oh my gosh. Broke a piece of my car lol. Don’t drive into the boulders bordering the campsites. Highly recommend if hiking the basin rims and the place to stay for Colima Warbler.
Joyce O
VerifiedMay 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop 2
Beautiful park with wonderful trails. Campgrounds are well kept and clean.
Nina P
VerifiedMay 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful campsite. We usually stay in Terlingua but wanted to stay in the basin this time to stargaze at any given time. Really close to the bathrooms. The camp hosts are super friendly and made us feel welcome.
Jasmine H
VerifiedMay 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Loop 2
The campsite and Kim were both amazing, we can’t wait to be back!
John W
VerifiedMay 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Loop 2
I think 21 is the best tent site. It does get very windy here. The facilities are all kept clean and the volunteers and hosts were wonderful and knowledgeable.
Chul-Sung K
VerifiedMay 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful. And, rangers on the Chisos Basin campsite were super friendly .
Carol G
VerifiedMay 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop 1
We loved camping in Chisos Basin! The drive into the basin was a bit hairy even in a 21 ft Class B but well worth it! The views were beautiful as well as the sunrise and sunset. It was also a bit cooler than the lower region of the park. The park ranger Kim gave us great advice to hike the Windows Trail in the early part of the morning and to bring lots of water. Great hike! We even saw Starlinks flash across the dark sky! The park rangers there are very caring and really care about your safety!
Steve S
VerifiedMay 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: Loop 3
Great time at BBNP as always. Chisos Basin Campground was a bit crowded, but everyone was respectful of each other's space. Site was clean and well maintained. Restrooms were clean and plenty of TP.
So many things to do. this trip we did the Window Trail, Grapevine Hills and the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive. All highly recommended.
In camp we set up or photo gear for shooting the stars. Turned out great!
Rangers were always around if you needed help or had questions. They kept an eye on hikers in the afternoon heat, safety first.
Salvatore M
VerifiedMay 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Loop 3
One of my favorite campsites ever.
Thomas P
VerifiedMay 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Loop 2
Great setting.
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
