Chisos Basin Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Chisos Basin Campground is part of Big Bend National Park in Texas (3 hrs 42 min south of Odessa, TX) with an elevation of 5,174 feet. Chisos Basin Campground is rated 4.6 stars from 1,072 reviews. There are a total of 59 campsites including 3 tent-only sites. 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. Prices start at $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		5%
2 star		2%
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@BarbaraR956587 · Camped on Dec 4, 2025 at Campsite #21

Beautiful area, so glad I was able to visit before the Chisos Basin closes for renovations next spring!

@TonyV7932574 · Camped on Dec 3, 2025 at Campsite #43

Campsite was quiet - I like the no generator zone. I took two wonderful hikes: the window and the South Rim loop. Great place

@BarbaraR956587 · Camped on Dec 3, 2025 at Campsite #6

Chisos Campground is a great location right in the basin surrounded by mountains. Trails, nearby vistor center/store and some cell service are added bonuses.

@BrianV1669583 · Camped on Dec 3, 2025 at Campsite #30

Great location but the Chisos Basins facilities are in need of a refresher.

@MoisesJ3796858 · Camped on Dec 1, 2025 at Campsite #57

The BEST spot at the chisos campground

@GaryB5198117 · Camped on Dec 1, 2025 at Campsite #19

Beautiful park. Vast and remote. Excellent, well-maintained campground.

@RobertAA93EC96 · Camped on Nov 30, 2025 at Campsite #55

Beautiful quiet campground

@chelseam867227 · Camped on Nov 30, 2025 at Campsite #54

We have tent camped in the Chisos Basin three times. Each time has been an amazing experience. The folks at the visitor center are very helpful, and the park hosts are incredible. Honestly the best advice I can give is that any sign or instruction from the website or park host is LEGIT. When they tell you to take more water than you think you need, do it. If a sign on a trails shows bears, be prepared that you may see a bear and memorize the tips on what to do if you see one up close (we have seen 6 bears in our time there). This is the coolest place in Texas -- definitely recommend going.

@RahiS4C55DB039 · Camped on Nov 30, 2025 at Campsite #56

the campsite was not good.. you had to click some stairs and it wasn't all rocky ground so you couldn't put the regular camp stakes.. the day before was real windy so if you didn't bring any spare you wouldn't have been able to set up your tent. hope you have a better experience but i recommend setting camp closer to the other camp sites

@NicoloC3D2BDF5 · Camped on Nov 28, 2025 at Campsite #25

The campsite is absolutely gorgeous, we saw Mexican Jays, Deer, Roadrunners and Stick Bugs before even hitting any trails! It's also spacious and well-serviced.I also wanted to give a shout-out to the volunteers on duty at the site, they were extremely kind and helpful.

@GarryMF8C312A0 · Camped on Nov 27, 2025 at Campsite #9

I have stayed at this campground for several years, and unfortunately this was by far the most disappointing experience. The attention to detail and overall care for the grounds has noticeably declined. Unlike previous years, there were no park rangers patrolling the campsites, and no one verifying whether people were actually checked into the spots they were supposed to be using. This created an environment that felt disorganized and poorly supervised. Overall, it genuinely felt like the campground has stopped caring about the guest experience. After years of reliable, enjoyable visits, this year was a major letdown, and I sincerely hope management takes this feedback seriously and restores the quality and oversight that used to make this place great.

@NinaSBB126EA2E · Camped on Nov 27, 2025 at Campsite #2

Great campsite, clean, quiet and amazing views.

@DavidM1864120 · Camped on Nov 24, 2025 at Campsite #24

Campsite was very clean when we arrived. Very roomy as we had two tents to set up.Bathrooms were clean and warm. Nice to have a warm bathroom when it gets down to the 30's overnite.Camp hosts were nice and friendly. Neighboring campsites were not too disruptive or noisy.

@GiTA7CF18A5539 · Camped on Nov 23, 2025 at Campsite #7

Chisos Basin Campground is an amazing campground to use as a base to discover the mountains of Big Bend NP. There are food lockers at each campsite which is very handy so we don't have to keep toting food back and forth. Campsite 7 was good if you like to be close to the bathroom and the dishwashing station (we liked it). The view is a bit "blocked" by the other campsites meaning you don't have an insta type of photos as your photos will always have cars or structures in it. However you will still have an amazing view. Site 7 also has a picnic structure so that really helps with shade, but can also block the stargazing a bit. There was also the camp hosts and they were very helpful. I think her name was Kim (sorry, I forgot!). Overall a great site and a great campground and the experience was just amazing.

@MatthewM156652 · Camped on Nov 23, 2025 at Campsite #56

Facilities were clean and the sunset views from the campground were amazing! This campground is super close to popular trails making it a convenient place to stay.

@HannahWF7A56BD · Camped on Nov 23, 2025 at Campsite #12

I absolutely will be coming back and cant wait to plan my next trip! (I need more hiking experience I was NOT prepared enough LOL)

@BrittanyA587E9 · Camped on Nov 21, 2025 at Campsite #4

Facilities were clean. The shade provided by the shelter at the site was very welcome. Our site was very close to the bathroom but I was never bothered by any noises in the evening. This campground is close to trailheads for great hikes

@SaraB8044081 · Camped on Nov 19, 2025 at Campsite #50

This campground is such a beautiful place to stay! Our family of 5 enjoyed our site right in the heart of the Chisos mountains! Very glad we got to camp here. This site (#50) was pretty small. Our 8 person tent barely fit, but we made it work. We stayed 4 nights in November and the first night it rained all night!! Vibrant, Mexican jays out each morning were so beautiful! We brought charcoal for the grill, so we could roast marshmallows for smores each night. I enjoyed being close to the restroom which has a separate dishwashing station that is very convenient. Very short drive to the Visitor center and camp store to get ice, souvenirs, info from park rangers. Also just a couple minutes of driving to get to the Lost Mine Trail which is very nice! Get there before 8:30am to get a parking spot! The park hosts were friendly and very helpful! I definitely want to come back to this campground and stay another time!!

@SeanM2349912 · Camped on Nov 18, 2025 at Campsite #43

Nice site. Big enough to comfortably fit a 2.5 person tent.

@CarolO3114796 · Camped on Nov 17, 2025 at Campsite #24

Great campsite spaces. Discrete lighting so that we could fully enjoy the incredible night sky!

@ROBINO0F1EE1D1 · Camped on Nov 17, 2025 at Campsite #45

Amazing campsite! We would come here again!

@RoseanneB7FE87 · Camped on Nov 16, 2025 at Campsite #57

Site #57 is so pretty! The view I got stepping out of my tent every morning was insane. There's a small hill (very small) that you need to walk up and down to bring the camping gear in, but it was no big deal for me. The ground was smooth so no lumpy tent floor. Close-ish to the restrooms. Didn't mind the walk at all. Would stay again.

@KevinC5577695 · Camped on Nov 15, 2025 at Campsite #36

Relatively spacious

@RoseanneB7FE87 · Camped on Nov 15, 2025 at Campsite #8

Honestly site #8 is kinda lame. No good views of the surrounding mountains. Kind of a far walk to the restrooms too. And large lumpy rocks under the tent. Nothing "wrong" with the site, but I woul like stay in a site that has better views, like #57!! That's where i stayed the next night and it was waaaaay prettier :)

@EdwardC8595351 · Camped on Nov 14, 2025 at Campsite #35

Beautiful area The star at night are spectacular. Bring enough cushion for tent sleeping at Chisos Basin the ground is unforgiving. Will most definitely go again.

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