Chisos Basin Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX

Chisos Basin Campground is part of Big Bend National Park in Texas (4 hrs 10 min west of Del Rio, TX) with an elevation of 5,174 feet. There are a total of 59 campsites. The campground is open all year. 56 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 24 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. There is a fee of $16.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, restroom, trash dumpster, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.

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4.6 out of 5

5 star		71%
4 star		17%
3 star		4%
2 star		2%
1 star		3%

@HanGCBFA605CF1 · Camped on Nov 15, 2024 at Campsite #51

Wonderful campsite with "private" drive and the vehicle is right next to the campsite. Then pitch your tent way back amidst the trees. Only drawback is you can hear ppl on the window trail but as long as you are up early that's not a problem. Bathrooms are clean, cool mountain air is refreshing. A gray fox is a regular visitor to this site but it's afraid of humans and won't bother you.

@HanGCBFA605CF1 · Camped on Nov 14, 2024 at Campsite #56

Site is quite a walk from the vehicle and also up a rocky path. You would think it is secluded and quiet but other adjacent campsites are also very close. The next camper talked so loud inside their tent we could hear every word, and they kept it up until after midnight. Bring your earplugs! Restrooms are clean and the cool mountain air is wonderful.

@JamesK1667053 · Camped on Nov 11, 2024 at Campsite #17

BeautifulQuietCleanWell maintained

@RichardV612311 · Camped on Nov 11, 2024 at Campsite #32

Very nice location with great views all around. We loved to see the sun sets and rise the following morning

@ConnieE9BE6F86 · Camped on Nov 10, 2024 at Campsite #42

The view from the campground was phenomenal, right in the basin of the Chisos Mountains. The campground had a table with two benches and a small built in grill for a wood or charcoal and a designated parking space directly out front of the individual camp site. The weather was perfect!

@MARTINM9601948 · Camped on Nov 10, 2024 at Campsite #34

Enjoyed it. Try to get a campsite on the outside of the road if possible

@CarolineEE3CFE · Camped on Nov 8, 2024 at Campsite #35

Loved the campsite! Wouldnt pick any other location in Bug Bend because it was surreal being in the basin. The bathrooms were well kept which was super nice! The rangers felt better welcoming as well. The other thing I liked about this location was you could hike from your campsite due to the location rather than driving somewhere to start a hike. Would recommend this location to anyone looking into camping.

@MohammadS5D955 · Camped on Nov 7, 2024 at Campsite #57

Remote, grand, diverse, and a must return to park

@BevR89F792C6BD · Camped on Nov 6, 2024 at Campsite #7

Spectacular location; hiking right from campsite, friendly camp host,

@JoseR3910067 · Camped on Nov 5, 2024 at Campsite #14

Perfect location with amazing views.

@ClareN1589FC85 · Camped on Nov 5, 2024 at Campsite #55

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.

@LucilleW126771 · Camped on Nov 3, 2024 at Campsite #19

Great camp site facing the mountains. Small site, so best for just one tent. Nice to have shade covering. Very quiet, even with being right across from wonderful camp hosts.

@KendraH8370558 · Camped on Nov 2, 2024 at Campsite #24

My favorite place to stay I will come again.

@AdrianaP8927DB · Camped on Nov 2, 2024 at Campsite #33

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

@JANINED0118364 · Camped on Nov 1, 2024 at Campsite #54

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.

@HelenaICAD0744 · Camped on Nov 1, 2024 at Campsite #52

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

@NickG3725346 · Camped on Oct 31, 2024 at Campsite #12

Well kept, friendly rangers, diverse wildlife, unexpected bear sighting. 10/10

@KerrieB5C545D2 · Camped on Oct 30, 2024 at Campsite #50

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.

@RebeccaL294673 · Camped on Oct 30, 2024 at Campsite #23

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.

@AndrewW8618299 · Camped on Oct 29, 2024 at Campsite #2

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

@MarkA9878568 · Camped on Oct 29, 2024 at Campsite #16

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.

@HeatherD420628 · Camped on Oct 29, 2024 at Campsite #59

Loved the location of our campsite, 59. A little off to the side and not right on the road. Such a peaceful environment with a view of the mountain sides. Everyone respected each other and were quiet during quiet hours. It was not a party crowd, at least when we went. Bathrooms were kept clean. My only suggestion is to emphasize the maximum number of tents allowed. Even though the maximum number of people is 8, they would need to be crammed in about 2 tents. Also emphasize the very very limited space for parking.

@DrewY7FD2A5972 · Camped on Oct 27, 2024 at Campsite #38

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.

@IsaacM6978315 · Camped on Oct 27, 2024 at Campsite #49

Absolutely beautiful campsite! The only thing to note is that it is directly across from the restrooms, so keep this in mind if the noise/activity would bother you.

@LaurieM1044324 · Camped on Oct 24, 2024 at Campsite #6

We wanted a place where we could view the stars at night, and have our car legally... it was perfect for that... we came last min and were able to book the last campsite (a cancellation) the same day., whew! .. we were lucky. The campsite was very convenient and well run... well supervised. We were met by a volunteer who gave us very helpful information... although with all the information we were hoping but we still didn't have encounters with rattle snakes, skunks or bears... disappointing was ... ha ha .. not really! Really, it was GREAT!

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