Big Bend National Park1
Campsite #1 at Chisos Basin Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX
$16
Tent Site #1
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 24 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | good |
2/11
5/1
Campsite #1 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 24-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
3.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 84% |
| 4 star | | 4% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 8% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@JayN3740177 · Camped on Oct 16, 2025 at Campsite #1
The bathrooms were filthy; however, I wonder if the lapse in appropriations had something to do with it.
No Service
@JeanMich026733 · Camped on Mar 22, 2025 at Campsite #1
Awesome!
@AndrewK5708668 · Camped on Jan 30, 2025 at Campsite #1
Not a great site unless you have very small tents, and even then, debateable. All the ground is fairly sloped and hard to find a good flat spot. Also, I know this is big bend and in the desert/mountains, but so many rocks it took quite a bit of time to clear out the grounds to get off the rocks.The picnic table only has a bench on one side.Water spigot is right at the base of the property, but the site is a not too long walk from the bathrooms. Close, but wouldnt really want to have to do that in the middle of the night.
Major Issues
@WhitneyB414138 · Camped on Mar 28, 2024 at Campsite #1
This site was great! We had a spectacular view of the mountains and didnt feel so crowded. We were right by the entrance but that didnt bother us. Cant wait to go back!
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@GeorgiaE716B08 · Camped on Jan 17, 2024 at Campsite #1
Big Bend NP and the Chisos Mountains are AWESOME!!! So glad we went! Great great time and the campground was perfect. Simple and exactly what we needed after our Outer Mountain Loop hike.
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@JuanHBABFC03B3 · Camped on Dec 27, 2023 at Campsite #1
We have been camping / hiking BBNP for many years. Each time we have a great experience. The facilities are always clean, the is helpful, and the trails are exceptional.
Good
@MelodyT6820464 · Camped on Oct 12, 2023 at Campsite #1
Beautiful campsite, was able to fit two, 4-person tents side by side in the tent pad
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@RichardW654682 · Camped on Mar 15, 2023 at Campsite #1
Chisos Basin is beautiful. The stars were great. The camp store was close and I would love to come back someday.
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@GregE9558001 · Camped on Jan 23, 2023 at Campsite #1
Camp host was great...believe his name was Jack...met hicamp spot was very neat and clean.m same time last year...
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@LorraineB28049 · Camped on Dec 28, 2022 at Campsite #1
This was one of the best front country campgrounds Ive ever stayed at. Nothing like stepping out of your tent to breathtaking scenery. Also the campground was very quiet and all the campers were considerate - not a single car alarm in the middle of the night!
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@AbhishekRCCBBD · Camped on Dec 25, 2022 at Campsite #1
It was a sarreal place. Living under a blanket of stars wad awesome. The place was clean and well maintained.
Good
@KenK5951313 · Camped on Dec 4, 2022 at Campsite #1
Great spot! Camp host was who was on duty that week was very hospitable and kept the campground in good order.
Good
@KirkD7004270 · Camped on Nov 22, 2022 at Campsite #1
Campsite was clean. Camp host was very friendly. Had issue with bathrooms on Thanksgiving Thursday. Port-o-potties were brought in immediately. Great job!!Overall, a fantastic camping/hiking experience!!
Good
@JoanneB8983045 · Camped on Sep 13, 2022 at Campsite #1
Excellent views from the campsite. easy access to multiple hiking trails.
No Service
@EllenC8812C33F · Camped on May 1, 2022 at Campsite #1
The campground at Chisos Basin is in a most beautiful spot in a high elevation, which helps with the heat. The hosts were exceptional--so helpful and available. The sites are a bit small and close together, but are all equipped with a large storage locker for food, a sheltered table which is always in the shade and a grill (which we couldn't use at this time). Water and bathrooms are easily accessed. Hiking was exceptional. Saw bears, deer, and heard birdsong throughout the day.
@DanielD4395113 · Camped on Mar 26, 2022 at Campsite #1
Wonderful venue for camping and hiking. Enjoyed our time there.
@KeitlynWD1B162 · Camped on Mar 8, 2022 at Campsite #1
If tent camping in March, plan on cold nights. When its recommended that you carry a gallon of water a day when hiking, that is absolutely a minimum. Beautiful area lovely camping. See the desert fossil exhibit!
@Katharine36FB0 · Camped on Feb 15, 2022 at Campsite #1
Stayed two nights at different sites, this review is for site #1. This is the very first site upon entering the campground. Driveway is very sloped and room enough for a car (no trailer), so this site is best for tent campers. There is a water spigot right next to the site, but bathrooms are a few campsites away. I have Google Fi and had consistent service in the campground.
@LoganG988 · Camped on Dec 4, 2021 at Campsite #1
Campsite was well-maintained and close to several potable water faucets. Campgrounds had great views and bathroom. Good opportunity to see plenty of stars overhead at night.
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@SandrineA997 · Camped on Oct 3, 2021 at Campsite #1
We spent a very nice week in Chisoss. The view from our location was exceptional. We had some superb hikes : Lost Mine trail, Window trail, Boquillas, Santa Elena canyon, Grapevine hills…
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@BrianJ648 · Camped on May 30, 2021 at Campsite #1
I loved this campground. The site (site 1 loop 1) was in a great location, though I would not recommend it for RVs since it's on a sloop. Perfect for tents though. The hosts were great and helped with finding trails and where to go and what to see. This is the best place to stay for camping at Big Bend. It's close to several trail locations.
No Service
@KeithM845 · Camped on Mar 11, 2021 at Campsite #1
Well organized, well maintained, and efficiently monitored by on-site staff.
Excellent
@MontyG171 · Camped on Jan 12, 2021 at Campsite #1
Mark the camp host was the best. I have never seen a camp host more concern about campers having their best experience. I just can’t say enough about how he treats the campers. Thanks Mark
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@RamieR571 · Camped on Jan 6, 2021 at Campsite #1
I love this campsite and wanted to make another visit for the 2nd year. Weather was bad and we did not receive any warning ahead of time. The campsite ended up being closed and we did not get to stay. I called many days after our trip trying to get refunded and stayed on hold for up to an hour and a half. Great campsite but terrible service on recreation.gov's part.
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