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Campsite #9 at Chisos Basin Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX
$16
Campsite #9
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 24 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
12/4
12/6
Campsite #9 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 24-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (21)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 81% |
| 4 star | | 19% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@ElliotS7892867 · Camped on Mar 10, 2025 at Campsite #9
It was the most beautiful campground we've ever stayed in!
@PranathiRD86D6 · Camped on Jan 17, 2025 at Campsite #9
Loved our stay at Chisos Basin with the view of the mountains. Our campsite (site 9) was conveniently located near the bathrooms and a short walk to the Window trail trailhead. Some other sites (3,19 etc) had a better view of the mountains unobstructed by trees. The campgrounds were relatively quiet but you can definitely hear talking / sounds from other sites since sound carries well here.
@CalebR9866723 · Camped on Jan 2, 2025 at Campsite #9
Very nice stay. Very clean. Chisos Basin site 9 was near the bathroom and other sites but not too noisy. Plenty of room for 3-4 large tents. Running water. A very nice personal pavilion with a bench long enough for 3-4 people and a grill. Very close walk to the window view trailhead. ~.5-1mile walk to the Chisos Basin trailhead.
@DarinP9023ADA5 · Camped on Nov 23, 2024 at Campsite #9
Great week long stay at the Chisos mountain campground. If you hike to the south rim be sure to take the few hundred yard trail off the main trail to the rim edge, these are the best views in the whole park.
@EmilyC1289829 · Camped on Mar 22, 2024 at Campsite #9
Superb camp host and great site!
@CristinaM34003 · Camped on Feb 29, 2024 at Campsite #9
Absolutely loved this spot (#9). Plenty of room for my Casita trailer and the 4Runner to be side by side. Parked the 4Runner at an angle to the trailer so that I could set up my solar panel-great sun exposure this way. Covered picnic area is shaded all day which was great for my 2 dogs. Camp hosts were very nice and helpful. Restrooms well maintained and right behind the picnic area but far way enough to not be a disturbance when people walked by. One of the best spots in the campground-relatively level site compared to other sites. Plenty of drinking water spigots throughout the campground (one was at the edge of this site). Very convenient spot.
@KathleenA22196 · Camped on Feb 19, 2024 at Campsite #9
Beautiful location. Great trails close by. Bathroom needs someone to sweep and wash the sinks.
@HansPeteF5AD1D · Camped on Dec 20, 2023 at Campsite #9
Small campground in a fantastic surrounding. The spot was nearly leveled, but this was by luck. There are several spots that are absolutely not leveled.
@AlainM9E8062D3 · Camped on Nov 15, 2023 at Campsite #9
Berry good in frne. Merveilleux
@BenjaminD24014 · Camped on Aug 12, 2023 at Campsite #9
Chisos Basin Campground was amazing. Our campsite was beautiful and clean. Next time we think we will choose a campsite on the outside loop for better views. We went to the general store at 4 pm to get ice but were told that they were out of ice for the day so if you want ice go before 4. The Chisos welcome center also closes at 4 pm. The bathrooms at the campground don't have lights inside the restroom, so make sure to bring a source of light even during the day. Overall, it was an amazing campground and we will definitely be returning.
@BaileyM19298B2 · Camped on May 21, 2023 at Campsite #9
We loved our trip to big bend, it was fantastic as always! The site has a nice view, and plenty of space. There is a rocky patch, but that's not too hard to avoid. Check the ground before you put the tent down, we pitched our tent over a small spiky plant that had blended in with the grass. We also had to collect some rocks to weigh the tent down against the wind, but there are plenty around the site. The toilets are nearby and clean enough. The grill works great-- our lovely camp hosts had extra charcoal for us when we ran out. The ramada provides nice shade after a long hike.
Ask rangers about road conditions before heading across the park for a hike-- we drove an hour plus to santa elena canyon only to have the road flooded 3 miles from the trailhead. If you feel up to it, definitely do the south rim-- it is quite magical the entire way. We went up through laguna meadows, a gentler slope up, and took pinnacles down. They're not kidding when they say bring enough water-- we ran out on the way down and it definitely made the last hour a rough one. The window is also a must see, we did that one into evening during a light rain and it was fantastic.
Enjoy your stay, it's a magical place full of friendly campers!
Ask rangers about road conditions before heading across the park for a hike-- we drove an hour plus to santa elena canyon only to have the road flooded 3 miles from the trailhead. If you feel up to it, definitely do the south rim-- it is quite magical the entire way. We went up through laguna meadows, a gentler slope up, and took pinnacles down. They're not kidding when they say bring enough water-- we ran out on the way down and it definitely made the last hour a rough one. The window is also a must see, we did that one into evening during a light rain and it was fantastic.
Enjoy your stay, it's a magical place full of friendly campers!
@ClaireH2734BDE · Camped on Mar 4, 2023 at Campsite #9
Beautiful campground! Very clean
@NicholasF834 · Camped on Jan 1, 2022 at Campsite #9
Great site (I had #9). Close walk to the restrooms (with dish washing basin at the same building). This site was good for the camper van I used since the parking area was pretty much as flat as could be. Seems like there's a decent amount of flat space for a tent, too. Very close to the trail up to the lodge/store area (starts at site #13, I think) where there are quite a few other trailheads (Laguna Meadows and up to the South Rim, Emory Peak, etc.). I'd definitely stay here again!
@SusanD705 · Camped on Dec 14, 2021 at Campsite #9
Great sites with a Ramada. Generator-free sites are the best.
@ManuelV792 · Camped on Nov 17, 2021 at Campsite #9
Great stay!
@TraceyC496 · Camped on Nov 4, 2021 at Campsite #9
This was our 1st time at Chisos and we only had 2 days there. Beautiful scenery. Nothing but positive things to say about the campground and sites: they were clean; bathroom was clean, heated (!) with flush toilets and sinks; water was available throughout. FYI: Campsites are a little closer together than it appears online (not on top of one another, and it does depend on which one you have). Window Trail was awesome and was definitely 'moderate'. Lost Mine Trail was a little harder than we anticipated - continuous upward switchbacks. Weather is unpredictable so don't rely on the forecast. All in all, very good experience.
@RayR438 · Camped on Sep 27, 2021 at Campsite #9
Great views during the day. The night sky was amazing.
@StephenD322 · Camped on Sep 16, 2021 at Campsite #9
There really wasn’t much space for the kids to play and explore due to the overgrown plants.
@MBrandonY804 · Camped on May 28, 2021 at Campsite #9
Park hosts were friendly and accessible. Campgrounds and restrooms were clean. The trails and views were outstanding. The basin road construction was a slight inconvenience but we were able to schedule our plans around it.
@madisonm296 · Camped on May 21, 2021 at Campsite #9
Our experience here was absolutely amazing, the bathrooms were clean and in a good location, there was also a place to wash dishes. Our campsite had a nice cover and picnic table area. I absolutely recommend this campsite just make sure to tie your tent down good because of the location it can get super windy at night, or at least that was our experience. 10/10 recommend.
@VictorG805 · Camped on May 9, 2021 at Campsite #9
Great trails and campsite was well-kept and clean. Best location within the park!
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