View of the Chisos Basin
Hiker along Window Trail
Campground map
Site with shade shelter and flat area
Chisos Basin View

Featured amenities

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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

Activities & Attractions

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Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

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
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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56 Sites Available

Site
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.

Based on guest feedback

4.6

Overall rating

Based on 708 reviews

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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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Edgar G

Verified

June 7, 2026 Stayed at: 025, Loop: Loop 2

Nice quite location, and the camp host was full of information.

Helpful

Trevor F

Verified

June 6, 2026 Stayed at: 043, Loop: Loop 3

Well-maintained site close to popular trails.

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Monique C

Verified

June 5, 2026 Stayed at: 013, Loop: Loop 1

Perfect campsite! Looking forward to camping at big bend again soon!

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Kasi S

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June 5, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: Loop 1

Campsite was great! There is lots of wildlife so be aware. Campground was a convenient location. The bathrooms and washing stations were alright but could have been cleaner.

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Gustave S

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June 4, 2026 Stayed at: 039, Loop: Loop 2

This site doesn't have a ramada like some next to it, but there is a nice tree that provided a lot of shade in the afternoon.

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Ed S

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June 4, 2026 Stayed at: 027, Loop: Loop 2

Sites were clean. Host staff very personable. Restrooms were acceptable.

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Gabriel S

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June 3, 2026 Stayed at: 049, Loop: Loop 3

Campsites were regularly monitored and cared for. Restrooms on site were clean throughout all three days, and were well stocked.

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James S

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June 3, 2026 Stayed at: 048, Loop: Loop 3

It was warm when we arrived but that first night was absolutely brutal. It thunder stormed and the winds were strong. Didn't sleep until 4am and it was after we went to our truck. I didn't blame mother nature so after 4 hours of sleep, we hit the trails. I really love, love the trails. Views are spectacular, the campsites are really cleaned, and our restroom facilities were decently taken care of. My only complaint, and no fault of the park, is the heat. There is absolutely no shade anywhere at all. If you hiked all morning, don't even think about coming back to your campsite until sundown. You can't rest anywhere. Your best best is to drive to Terlingua and sit on the Starlight porch during the hottest part of the day. Overall, I loved the park, loved the solitude, loved the bortle 1 sky, loved the views everywhere, just didnt love the Suns shennanigans

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Haley L

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June 2, 2026 Stayed at: 036, Loop: Loop 2

The campground was beautiful and well maintained. The camp hosts were so helpful and kind!

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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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