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 (4 hrs 10 min west of Del Rio, TX) with an elevation of 5,174 feet. 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%
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@TawnyF80ECB041 · Camped on Jul 20, 2025 at Campsite #18

Kim was amazing! So helpful! She helped us book our camp site helped us plan our day in the park and was so knowledgeable. Amazing campsite with beautiful views

@KyleS7386692 · Camped on Jul 17, 2025 at Campsite #30

Great views, nice trails, had lots of rain so things were green and blooming.

@DavidG4457188 · Camped on Jul 8, 2025 at Campsite #24

Beautiful camp ground up in higher elevations. Love the camp hosts communication from Kim and with other campers. She helped us retrieve one of our pets that got lose going down one of the trails.

@ErnstW25BAFC69 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #33

Great and helpful volunteers, beautiful nature, and pleasant temperatures. Unfortunately, no showers and the restaurant is closed.

@ADAMS8586850 · Camped on Jul 5, 2025 at Campsite #7

Took a seven year old, five year old and one year old with my wife and we had a great time. It was hot but not unbearable. The fossil exhibit was great for the kids. In the heat of the day, drive the park as there are over 130 miles of paved roads to explore with several pull offs along the way. We went to Balmorhea state park during this trip which was three hours away and worth every minute. Balmorhea is a natural spring turned into a pool so nice to cool off after a few hot days at Big Bend. Scarce shower facilities on site so be prepared to pay for one at the RGV store, baby wipe or sponge bath. Glad we got to go before construction began on the new lodge. Chisos basin was by far the coolest temps and best views of all the campgrounds in the park!

@JoelW8390980 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #23

Easily one of the most scenic campsites in all of USA. The drive to the campground is stunning and the wildlife viewing was a huge bonus. Such a great park and campground.

@JoshuaW2504657 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #45

Park rangers at chisos basin were outstanding. Kind nature, very informative, cared for our trail outings, and gave great advice. Troop 146 thanks you all.

@PamO5392027 · Camped on Jul 1, 2025 at Campsite #6

glad we got to stay before the renovations began. camp host super friendly and knowledgeable

@LaVosierM7CFB2 · Camped on Jun 28, 2025 at Campsite #23

Very well kept and maintained campground. The rangers and camp host are nice and extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We have been camping in the Chisos for years and are always glad to be back.

@ShelbyR3594512 · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #23

Me and my family had one of the best camping experiences there.

@BenjaminW44188 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #57

Wonderful campsite and the volunteers/rangers are just so friendly! Great facilities and an awesome site with a bit of altitude for cool evenings and mornings, even in June! No showers might be the only drawback, but we got ourselves rinsed in the hot springs and the Santa Elena Canyon, so it wasn't the end of the world.

@BertrandG52748 · Camped on Jun 18, 2025 at Campsite #53

Fantastic location and campground where I could spend two nights. Direct access to the Window trail and a short walk or drive to the visitor center for tackling the South Rim trail and the Emory Peak hike. I enjoyed the friendly chat with the rangers in the morning. And at night, Chisos Basin is a treat for stargazing!

@TonyM2707929 · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #24

Best place to be the time of year despite it being hot as heck everywhere else the basin makes it a little better and at night its tolerable. Host was very friendly. The snack store was not too far away. For raw camping with a full restroom nearby you really could not ask for more. And the land is literally magical!

@CraigW8574706 · Camped on Jun 10, 2025 at Campsite #18

Likely the most beautiful setting in all of Texas!

@MatthewS683247 · Camped on Jun 10, 2025 at Campsite #5

Beautiful site! Remote enough to be quiet, but still close to the visit center and some amenities. I can't recommend this spot enough. Great views and close to all the major trailheads for the area.

@KennethG129539 · Camped on Jun 5, 2025 at Campsite #16

Awesome location.

@TheresaC171119 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #27

Great views and the best volunteer camp host in the world!

@CharlesB214095 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #58

Great spot.

@JohnP7677320 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #42

Wonderful experience with the family!

@BlakeR489691A0 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #18

Great site for a 20 foot camper. Enjoyed my stay here during memorial weekend. Best view of the Chisos Mountains in the Chisos basin campground. This site is sloped. Be prepared with enough leveling blocks. It required 2 inch level on driver side, and 12 inch raise on tongue jack (Anderson block worked great)

@BenjaminD24014 · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #49

(Memorial Day Weekend) It's West Texas... in the summer. Heat exhaustion will creep on you fast so know the signs & stay hydrated (recommend 1.5gal a day). Don't recommend doing any trails around the afternoon. Start early when its cooler 6am - 10am or anything after 6pm. Site 049 where we camped is literally right next to the Window Trailhead so if you don't like much foot traffic I'd choose another site but we did get to see Big Bend's staff & volunteers rescue visitors. Can't beat the sunset view on this site & a clean restroom right across. Black bear was regularly spotted near the water treatment facility and Elf owls, Scott's Oriole, Varied Bunting, Canyon Towhee, & Mexican Jay's were common around the camp site. Went looking for the Colima Warbler and found it on the intersection of Colima Trail and Laguna Meadow. Chisos Basin is projected to close some time in the fall so I would double check with staff before making any plans.

@TomS3186246 · Camped on May 21, 2025 at Campsite #24

Camp sites are pretty close together but everything was well maintained.

@DanR5280240 · Camped on May 20, 2025 at Campsite #45

The camp volunteer was excellent. Its one of the most startlingly beautiful places on Earth.

@MonikaS6E3E887 · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #6

Loved this campsite location. Well maintained and taken care of.

@MatthewP515566 · Camped on May 18, 2025 at Campsite #51

Amazing, beautiful campsite. Secluded. Not a lot of noise. Generators banned in certain sections. Jeff was a great campground host.

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