Big Bend National Park$16
Chisos Basin
Total sites: 59
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Booking Window: 6 months
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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.
During the lodge construction the High Chisos area trails (South Rim, East Rim, Colima, Boot Canyon) and their designated campsites will be accessible from trails that originate from outside the Chisos Basin (Blue Creek Trail or Juniper Canyon Trail). Beginning May 2026 and until normal trail access resumes from the Chisos Basin, Chisos Backpacking campsites will not be reservable online. A backpacking permit will be required and can be obtained in person up to 24 hours in advance at the Panther Junction Visitor Center.
Our Contact Center phone lines are currently experiencing technical difficulties. We are working to address this matter as quickly as possible and will post an update once all operations are restored. Please use our chat or email support services for immediate assistance. We apologize for any inconvenience.
New reservations for the Chisos Basin campground are temporarily on hold, due to a Level 3 water emergency in the Chisos Basin caused by a broken water pump. We do not yet have an estimate for when water service to the Basin will resume. Other developed areas in the park are not affected by this emergency.
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4.6 out of 5
| 5 star | 71% | |
| 4 star | 17% | |
| 3 star | 5% | |
| 2 star | 2% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@DanielB4603573 · Camped on Dec 23, 2025 at Campsite #8
Clean campsite, facilities all close together and easy to navigate in the dark, stable camping area, easy access road with no bumps or navigation issues or non-marked paths, and a frankly spectacular view in the day and night. Great first time camping.
@AbigailHA3432A · Camped on Dec 19, 2025 at Campsite #43
The park ranger was so rude and threatening to kick my bf and I out for being loud at 845pmNot even quiet time, it was just us two, playing cards. It was crazy we came over twice. Think just being creepy at that point. It was a beautiful place though
@ankuny2B1F726B · Camped on Dec 19, 2025 at Campsite #29
Great location! The night temperature is also pretty stable, not much wind. Has drinkable water and a store nearby.
@DannyGF5F34DDF · Camped on Dec 17, 2025 at Campsite #15
Great location, easy in and out and the facilities were clean and readily available
@VicVFCA70AEF21 · Camped on Dec 15, 2025 at Campsite #16
Beautiful surroundings, but the sites were minimally adequate
@CYNTHIAW5BEC3C · Camped on Dec 14, 2025 at Campsite #6
Great campground, fantastic CCC cabins, beautiful views, excellent hikes.
@BlakeM9880863 · Camped on Dec 13, 2025 at Campsite #55
Good campground. Sites are kind of packed together. Close to the trailhead and excellent night skies. Strong winds and hard soil so bring good stakes.
@MicahK332DEDCF · Camped on Dec 11, 2025 at Campsite #30
Great campsite!!! Beautiful, clean, quiet
@Madeleine45DD4 · Camped on Dec 11, 2025 at Campsite #43
We had an excellent visit to Big Bend and loved this campsite. It fit our 6-person family tent and grandpa's 2-person small tent, with room for the picnic table as well as all our chairs. Nice and level and not too rocky. The huge boulders were very fun for our kids (and us too, really) to climb on and get awesome views. The parking spot is a parallel spot and with our van there, the site felt very private and more isolated compared to some of the other sites. It's also near both restrooms (flush toilets, heaters, plus dishwashing sinks!) and a drinking water spigot. It was great December weather (60s during the day, 40s during the night) for us, the overall campsite was quiet and nice, and the hosts were attentive and available.Our crew spanned ages from 4 to 65 and we did: The Window hike (which starts just a few campsites away) - really beautiful, especially fun for our littlest who scrambling around the rocks and feeling like he was climbing a mountain. Very cool view to see across the whole park. Someone ahead of us spotted a black bear right off the path. Must-do hike if you're staying at Chisos.Santa Elena canyon - a beautiful drive away, one of the coolest hikes we've ever done and full of spots to explore for the kids. Was warm enough that we waded across the river! Mule Ears - we didn't finish this hike but it was cool and we saw a tarantula!Lost Mine - great hike with awesome views.We saw so many cool animals (coyote, deer, roadrunners, mexican jays) while we were driving around, so little tip to keep your eyes peeled! Finished our visit with a trip to at star party at McDonald Observatory in Fort Davis which was SO COOL, highly recommend adding that on (about 2 hours drive NW).
@MichelleA21452 · Camped on Dec 11, 2025 at Campsite #50
Great!! The space was clean and had plenty of room for our camping tent.
@SohelSEEC5C534 · Camped on Dec 10, 2025 at Campsite #13
Excellent location and access
@KrystalK872898 · Camped on Dec 10, 2025 at Campsite #27
Excellent and friendly campground. Can not wait to go back.
@billym2598478 · Camped on Dec 8, 2025 at Campsite #14
Spectacular views and close to restrooms. Cant wait to go back!
@MaisonBFD5A5E8 · Camped on Dec 8, 2025 at Campsite #32
The sites are well maintained but kind of close to eachother! It was beautiful and quiet. Would be nicer if there were shower facilities close or on site!
@ZacharyWFA2558 · Camped on Dec 8, 2025 at Campsite #42
Camping at Chisos Basin feels less like visiting nature and more like accidentally pitching a tent in the private courtyard of an elite, horned HOA. The scenery is unrealtowering peaks, dramatic cliffs, sunsets that look aggressively Photoshoppedand absolute, suspicious calm. No wind. None. Nature just stood there watching.And watching back were the audad. Everywhere. On the rocks. On the trails. Casually blocking the road like they pay taxes here. These desert mountain goats stare directly into your soul, fully aware that this is their basin and youre just a soft, snack-carrying tourist. They dont charge. They dont flinch. They judge. The campground itself is surprisingly civilized. Clean bathrooms, defined sites, and just enough infrastructure to lull you into thinking youre in controlright up until an audad wanders through like its inspecting your life choices. Leave food out? Rookie mistake. Blink too long? Thats on you. At night, the silence is so deep you can hear your own thoughts, which is frankly rude. The stars explode overhead in a way that makes you reconsider every email youve ever sent. Sleep comes easily until you remember youre lying in a bowl of mountains with horned park managers roaming freely.Final verdict: Chisos Basin Campground is peaceful, stunning, and lightly supervised by goat-shaped bouncers. Five stars. Would camp again. Would not challenge an audad to a staring contest.
@MohammadH0789C · Camped on Dec 7, 2025 at Campsite #27
campsite was spacious and pretty level. restroom and water spigot was close by as well.
@LawrenceM41541 · Camped on Dec 7, 2025 at Campsite #3
Our site, 003, had great views and a nice shelter. The site is big, but the parking space is on the small side. The camp host and our neighbors were very friendly. We had an excellent time and hope to return.
@TavW5220CAC164 · Camped on Dec 7, 2025 at Campsite #32
Site 32 was great. I know the basin shuts down May 1st. It would be really nice to up the fee from $6 to something higher and when the improvements are made, get some hot water in the facilities. Showers would be a bonus but at least hot water would allow some fast washcloth hot water clean ups. I don't think any other improvements are needed, but ad some electric water heaters in the bathrooms, and they need to have a very large capacity. Hope to make it down there again before you close up for improvements.
@MadelynT20AA05 · Camped on Dec 6, 2025 at Campsite #34
Beautiful campgrounds. Stunning views. Docked it a star because the dish-washing sink was quite gross
@KerryH6751937 · Camped on Dec 6, 2025 at Campsite #5
Hard to beat Chisos. Certainly going to miss it during the rebuild.
@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.
@BrentM7416670 · Camped on Dec 2, 2025 at Campsite #17
Great location for hiking trails, panoramic views, wide variety of wildlife, and off grid enjoyment. Bring and drink plenty of water!
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