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708 reviews
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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November 14, 2024 Stayed at: 055, Loop: Loop 3
Loved it but had a campground incident at 5:30 am one morning with 2 women who were talking very loud and woke everyone up. We attended the coffee with a ranger program and loved it. Very informative about recycling and the park. So great to hear about all that is happening and future steps to address these issues.
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November 10, 2024 Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop 2
Gorgeous location. Site was perfect for us. We had a fox come by in the evening and we could hear javalinas at night outside our tent. The night sky is unbelievable 🤩
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November 10, 2024 Stayed at: 038, Loop: Loop 2
Wonderful campground, spectacular hikes and an amazing night sky. Our MUST DO hikes would be the Window and Lost Mine.
The food at the lodge was excellent in quality and price. We will stay here again when in the area.
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November 9, 2024 Stayed at: 054, Loop: Loop 3
Besides getting double booked on the second site we booked and having to give it up to the other guy who got their first, this campsite was spectacular & clean! They did give us a different spot that was nice & the camp host was kind, but ngl it left a bad taste not getting the one we wanted after planning all those weeks in advance.
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November 9, 2024 Stayed at: 052, Loop: Loop 3
Got to the campsite around 9pm so we couldn't see anything but woke up to the most amazing view! Friendly people and so much wildlife 10/10 recommend
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November 9, 2024 Stayed at: 050, Loop: Loop 3
Big Bend has a lot to offer between the desert and mountain trails. The Chisos Basin campground was great, beautiful location, and convenience of the store nearby was also a plus.
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November 9, 2024 Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
The sites are VERY close together and virtually none of them are level, so know that going in. We were in a RTT, and the level would have been harsh, were it not for the blocks that I brought.
Other than that, it was great. The crowd, and it was FULL, was great. Super quiet. It was incredibly windy, but whatever.
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November 8, 2024 Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
Well kept, friendly rangers, diverse wildlife, unexpected bear sighting. 10/10
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November 7, 2024 Stayed at: 023, Loop: Loop 2
Campground has beautiful views and clean bathrooms with running water. Shaded picnic tables much appreciated.
No cell service.
Note: individual sites are inconsistent in level of openness/privacy. Mine happened to be completely open with no division between it and other sites or the road, natural or artificial. It made it feel like camping on display.
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November 7, 2024 Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop 1
The best campground in Big Bend! It is beautifully surrounded by the Chisos Mountains with stunning views in all directions. Each site has a picnic table, charcoal grill and a very large bear-proof food storage locker. The locker was AWESOME, as I stored two coolers and all my cooking gear while out hiking each day with no worries. The individual campsite area is much larger than most. The volunteer Camp Hosts were great and the clean and well maintained bathrooms are close to all sites. Don't miss "The Window" hiking trail beginning between campsites 49-51...it was a highlight of my trip! Thanks, Drew
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Park Headquarters, Big Bend National Park, TX 79834 United States
Elevation: 1,575 ft
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.
The closest entrance is: Maverick Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 14.2 mi · 24 min
Last updated: October 22, 2026
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Elevation: 5,308 ft
Best Season: Fall, Spring
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