Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX)

Amazing campground. One of the most impressive places I have ever been fortunate enough to camp.

One of the best campsites! Mostly private and a decent size for 2 tents. Absolutely ZERO shade so bring a canopy! Just around the corner from the window trailhead and restrooms. We enjoyed a very informative morning coffee group talk with the ranger. Got a free Big Bend mug ;) Everyone throughout the park, both staff & guests, were so welcoming and friendly. Clean and very well conserved park. Note, if you’re crossing to boquillos the stores won’t give you small bills so kept that to yourself and just buy some gum. Lastly, we weren’t sure what to expect to pay for the FULL experience bc not a lot of info is out there so here ya go… it was me and my bf and we spent $200+. Between the boat to cross, the horse to town, the tour guide (we didn’t ask for lol), 2 entrees/2 cocktails, 2 waters, 2 souvenirs, immigration fees… completely worth it and Loved to support their economy, just plan accordingly bc we didn’t lol. Anywho, enjoy!

We always stay at site 29. Last year we stayed there & we had a shower tent. Washed our dishes at the site. We always bring plenty of water with us. This time they had a paper on the table. Which said no shower tents, no water on the ground. No washing dishes. Because it will draw the animals in the camp area. I talked to the park host. If it would have be on the alerts that I always watch before I travel anywhere. I wouldn’t have wasted my time bringing 4 five gallons of water. And the place to wash dishes at the restrooms was nasty. Please put what people needs to know on the alerts. Thanks

Fantastic Experience

Great overnight stay, good hiking nearby and lots of interesting things to see and do in Big Bend NP.

Nice pavillions at each site. few sites level. Closely spaced.
Area lovely. Nice and cool up in the canyon. Beautiful. Good hiking from campsite.

Site 46 trail head directly at corner of site on one side, good spacing on other. The back of the site is directly up against 2 other sites, there's nothing in-between you, just open gravel. The bathroom behind site but have to go all the way around or cross between the two other sites. We backed in a small trailer, front end of driveway lower than back. Beautiful place to be regardless of discomforts.

Absolutely one of the best camp hosts we’ve had. Very knowledgeable and accessible. Peaceful site with beautiful views. Clean restrooms that were always well stocked and maintained. Good hiking trail access.

Beautiful view and nicely isolated from neighboring spots. But the spot was small and there were not many options for positioning my tent. Also, I would have liked to have a shelter from the sun.

Great campsite with well maintained facilities and awesome camp hosts