Big Bend National Park8
Campsite #8 at Chisos Basin Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX
$16
Tent Site #8
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 20 ft | Parallel |
| 1 | fair |
2/23
3/26
Campsite #8 Features: Drive-In access, Parallel parking, 20-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 80% |
| 4 star | | 8% |
| 3 star | | 8% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@DavidP3257927 · Camped on Feb 16, 2026 at Campsite #8
We absolutely loved this camping spot. It was a little on the smaller side but it was perfect for my wife and I, and one car. Beautiful surroundings!!!
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@BrettC1912891 · Camped on Feb 14, 2026 at Campsite #8
Best camping experience ive ever had. Great site, amazing stargazing, quiet despite a decent number of sites, water and bathrooms easily available, amazing proximity to the Chisos trailheads
@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.
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@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 :)
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@JohnK6536193 · Camped on Mar 27, 2025 at Campsite #8
Great campground, awesome baleful and friendly camp host; appreciated the nearby camp store for ice!
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@KristenL391518 · Camped on Jan 22, 2025 at Campsite #8
Great campsite to stay at! Bathrooms and water are close and the views are beautiful. Just be aware to look at the specific campsite description to know which way youll need to park your vehicle and how much space that site allows.
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@PeterC9618469 · Camped on Dec 26, 2024 at Campsite #8
It was a fantastic trip which included a trip up to Emory Peak. The night sky was crystal clear and one of the most incredible sights given the darkness and lack of light pollution. We shall be back.
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@KristenP1F9FD5 · Camped on Dec 13, 2024 at Campsite #8
Perfect spot (loop 1, site 8) for a two-person tent and small SUV. Ground was level enough, and its isolated at the corner of the loop, so you have more privacy than other sites. Near the bathrooms, which were clean and quiet (no creaky doors!) I will say that the site is immediately next to the power lines, and we could hear the screech of the electrical current (?) on and off, but got used to it quickly. 10/10 would stay again, but this area is closing for 2+ years beginning May 2025
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@MaryC1377445 · Camped on Dec 12, 2024 at Campsite #8
The beautiful Chisos Mountains surround the campground, which includes restrooms and bear-proof boxes. It's also near the visitor center, stores, and a restaurant. I will return.
@JohnF7443050 · Camped on Oct 28, 2023 at Campsite #8
Chisos Basin is a phenomenal campground. Be sure you plan for the environment. The camp sites are somewhat rocky so bring a good ground cloth and a sleeping pad. Some spots can be a bit cramped for space. Noise is very low and it doesnt feel over crowded. Hikes nearby were amazing, and the facilities are very nice. The camp store has so much quality gear that you can stock up on.
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@SeanH9A049BDBA · Camped on Feb 28, 2023 at Campsite #8
Clean campsite, easy to find. Also the campsite specific window trail is 1.3 miles shorter than the normal trailhead!
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@DarrixLFE8D6E9 · Camped on Dec 30, 2022 at Campsite #8
It was a beautiful campsite which was close to the bathrooms. Bathrooms were okay, but the view made up for it. The stars during the night were phenomenal!
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@JacquesM6880A1 · Camped on Dec 21, 2022 at Campsite #8
Paysages incroyablesPersonnel accueillantCest un incontournable Merci la vie
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@MilesA3CA19878 · Camped on Nov 13, 2022 at Campsite #8
Lucked out with not getting too much wind each night, basin campground is incredibly beautiful. All trails and park accommodations visited were in great condition.
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@RichardH338463 · Camped on Feb 27, 2022 at Campsite #8
Aside from not having showers, Chisos was absolutely incredible Im every way. Couldve stayed a month!
@JosephA3975985 · Camped on Feb 25, 2022 at Campsite #8
I had a great experience at the park, and all of the staff were friendly and helpful.
@BradG2303206 · Camped on Nov 7, 2021 at Campsite #8
Always beautiful. However, to shower, you have to drive 27 miles each way to the Rio Grande Campground. The website says showers are 25 cents (They used to be free). When you get there, you find out that they cost 8 quarters for 5 minutes. When I tried to charge my credit card for $2.00 I was told to use the ATM and then they would exchange cash for quarters. Using my credit card in an ATM that I could pick up and place in my car was not an option. So I drove 27 miles back to the campground and cleaned myself the best I could using the hand sink. Not what I planned after hiking the South Rim. I know the federal government can do better. The South Rim was beautiful.
@GayleL372 · Camped on Oct 18, 2021 at Campsite #8
I love Big Bend N.P. and have camped and hiked there at least 4-5 times, though the last trip was at least 15 years ago. This experience was not so great. The most perplexing and disappointing thing was the campsite that I had registered for in the Chisos Basin. I have a very tiny teardrop trailer about 14 feet long including the tongue. I picked site #8 from your website where it stated that it was good for RVs. It is not! I spent almost an hour trying to get the little trailer parked where it was reasonably level which left it just off the road and amidst tall weeds and nowhere near the picnic table. The actual parking area for the site was blocked by two huge boulders so no car or RV could enter into it. These boulders should be removed and even then the site is severely sloped. The other two issues were that there was absolutely no shade in this campsite and it was so close to the RV dump station as to be laughable. In a drive to the Boquillos section of the park I stopped in at the Rio Grande Campground. Half of it was closed, due to COVID according to the people in the store there. Why, for God's sake!! You are outside in the open air socially distanced from others. The Cottonwood campground was completely closed too. Thanks a lot for welcoming folks that want to camp. It is unfortunate what has happened to the National Parks. I know they have become crowded and overrun with more people than they can handle but the reception from the Park personnel needs to be more friendly. Last April I camped at Arches N.P. where when I arrived after a long drive, was met with a sign saying come back in 3 hours. I had a campground reservation that was made 6 months prior yet those of us with camping reservations or already in the campground couldn't get in. Also, what a moronic sign. Was the sign put out 3 hours ago or 5 minutes ago?? This would help in knowing when to actually come back. It is sad what the Parks have become and there is definitely room for improvement.
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@AndrewV918 · Camped on Aug 14, 2021 at Campsite #8
Great location - this will be 10-15 degrees cooler than Rio Grande in the peak of the summer. Wifi at the store and visitor center.
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@LaurenS936 · Camped on Apr 4, 2021 at Campsite #8
Staying in Chisos Basin was so convenient for easy access to trails coming out of Chisos. FYI--the road to enter Chisos Basin is closed Monday-Saturday from 8 am -- 11 am, 1 pm -- 3 pm, and open after 7 pm. We were NOT notified of this ahead of time and it was not on the NPS website.
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@ScottM558 · Camped on Mar 25, 2021 at Campsite #8
Nice campground. Would have liked a Ramada. Really need more bathrooms at overlooks and more picnic grounds
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@StephanieR350 · Camped on Mar 4, 2021 at Campsite #8
Love staying at the Chisos basin campground and having access to so many amazing trails!
@HolmesF820 · Camped on Jan 18, 2021 at Campsite #8
Clean facilities and good information regarding when the Chisos Basin road closures will occur.
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@ANIRUDDHA7638A · Camped on Dec 19, 2020 at Campsite #8
I was at campsite #8. It's a pretty small campsite with an uncovered picnic table and charcoal grill. Close to water and restrooms. Great for 1-2 people!
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