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Cynthia G
VerifiedDecember 24, 2024 Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop 2
The bathroom was very clean and nice. Tent sites are small.
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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
Tent
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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043, Loop: Loop 3
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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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055, Loop: Loop 3
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056, Loop: Loop 3
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057, Loop: Loop 3
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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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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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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
Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
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049, Loop: Loop 3
Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
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050, Loop: Loop 3
RV
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
RV
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
Tent
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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Daryl-Ann H
VerifiedDecember 24, 2024 Stayed at: 043, Loop: Loop 3
Camping as a family of 5, kids age 8-13:
Kids participated in Jr. Ranger Program.
All volunteers/rangers at the stations were helpful.
Chisos Basin Tent Camping--camp hosts were excellent, kind, hospitable.
Window Trail, Tuff Canyon, Santa Elena Canyon--all enjoyable and easy for the range of ages we had.
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Peter v
VerifiedDecember 23, 2024 Stayed at: 034, Loop: Loop 2
Well maintained, personable and professional camp hosts. Great location and services.
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David L
VerifiedDecember 23, 2024 Stayed at: 055, Loop: Loop 3
We like the foxes.
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Alyson H
VerifiedDecember 23, 2024 Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
Our favorite campsite in our favorite campground. Weather was perfect. Had a great stay.
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Bruce F
VerifiedDecember 22, 2024 Stayed at: 038, Loop: Loop 2
I have a 10x10 tent and it won't fit in some of the campsites, especially #53.
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Kristen P
VerifiedDecember 22, 2024 Stayed at: 008, Loop: Loop 1
Perfect spot (loop 1, site 8) for a two-person tent and small SUV. Ground was level enough, and it’s isolated at the corner of the loop, so you have more privacy than other sites. Near the bathrooms, which were clean and quiet (no creaky doors!) I will say that the site is immediately next to the power lines, and we could hear the screech of the electrical current (?) on and off, but got used to it quickly. 10/10 would stay again, but this area is closing for 2+ years beginning May 2025
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Karen G
VerifiedDecember 21, 2024 Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1
Sad to hear that the campground will be closed for up to two years, but we understand the need for some serious upgrades. We have been annual visitors for over 40 years.
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John E
VerifiedDecember 20, 2024 Stayed at: 021, Loop: Loop 2
The Basin campground is nice and quiet. The views are great and the night skys are incredible. Restrooms were clean and convenient. It would definitely get 5 stars if there were showers.
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Mary C
VerifiedDecember 20, 2024 Stayed at: 008, Loop: Loop 1
The beautiful Chisos Mountains surround the campground, which includes restrooms and bear-proof boxes. It's also near the visitor center, stores, and a restaurant. I will return.
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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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