Big Bend National Park59
Campsite #59 at Chisos Basin Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX
$16
Campsite #59
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 15 ft | Pull-Through |
| 1 | good |
2/10
4/3
Campsite #59 Features: Drive-In access, Pull-Through parking, 15-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (21)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 86% |
| 4 star | | 10% |
| 3 star | | 5% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@MadelineSE79A2 · Camped on Oct 16, 2025 at Campsite #59
Staying in the basin was a great experience! It's nice and centrally located in the park and has great views.
Good
@AnneT4606738 · Camped on Apr 27, 2025 at Campsite #59
Wonderful campsite that's kind of secluded away compared to other sites. A close walk to the bathroom and water spouts. We had a picnic table, shade, and bear box. We also got to see a bear from afar from this site! I had a wonderful time and I am so glad this site had shade as it got really hot during the day in May. Bathrooms were clean. No showers. Camp sinks available.
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@EmberBD0442771 · Camped on Nov 23, 2024 at Campsite #59
Beautiful, perfect, one of our favorite places.
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@HeatherD420628 · Camped on Oct 29, 2024 at Campsite #59
Loved the location of our campsite, 59. A little off to the side and not right on the road. Such a peaceful environment with a view of the mountain sides. Everyone respected each other and were quiet during quiet hours. It was not a party crowd, at least when we went. Bathrooms were kept clean. My only suggestion is to emphasize the maximum number of tents allowed. Even though the maximum number of people is 8, they would need to be crammed in about 2 tents. Also emphasize the very very limited space for parking.
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@VincentSD1800D · Camped on Jun 16, 2024 at Campsite #59
We arrived late and didnt get to enjoy the trails as we only stayed for one day, but Camp Host Kim made sure we got a campsite with a covered picnic table as we booked a campsite without one. She went out of her way to ensure we would have some shade from the heat as the temperatures were going to be over 100. Sounded kind of silly at first, but it really made all the difference! All the park staff were very friendly and helpful. The campsite had beautiful views, was very clean, not run down. The camp hosts checked on us a couple of times during our stay to make sure we were ok. Park staff stressed not to leave your food or trash out/unattended due to bears. The whole park was beautiful, but what stood out was how wonderful the park staff was. Our stay was short, but very memorable. Cant wait to come back again!
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@SalvatoreD5F58 · Camped on May 10, 2024 at Campsite #59
One of my favorite campsites ever.
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@KelleyN5F5C4D5 · Camped on Apr 21, 2024 at Campsite #59
Fantastic campground, highly recommend the back loop as the other sites are pretty close together and don't have much privacy. 59 was perfect; had views, shade canopy, privacy and was close to the bathrooms. Bathrooms were clean with flush toilets, 2 sinks and electical outlets.
Good
@ChristineD8763 · Camped on Mar 10, 2024 at Campsite #59
A beautiful, must see place! the basin is truly special. We did a lot of hiking. Our top 3 trails were Balanced Rock, Window Trail & Upper Mesa Burro. We also spent a day over at the nearby state park. So much to do and explore!
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@JamesW5759385 · Camped on May 21, 2023 at Campsite #59
Amazing campground.
Campground hosts were very helpful and informative.
Campground hosts were very helpful and informative.
Excellent
@ElaineA9648071 · Camped on Feb 8, 2023 at Campsite #59
Extreme wind wreaked havoc in the campground. Such is life and I am not complaining but could not get stove to light so hoping to get coffee at the store. But store did not open until 8:30, I believe. I dont even know if store offered coffee but would be nice if it opened earlier. But campsite was very nice. Quite a few no-shows on my second night. Unfortunate since so hard to get a reservation and thinking of those who were turned away.
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@JackH2795231 · Camped on Jan 21, 2023 at Campsite #59
Chess Basin Campgrounds is probably my all time favorite place. So many memories with my dad made out there. The site we had this last trip was AMAZING!
Good
@Christoph19649 · Camped on Dec 28, 2022 at Campsite #59
Chisos Basin campground has its pros and cons. The best thing about it is the view. You're surrounded by the Chisos mountains with a 360 degree view which is gorgeous. This campground is quite hard during peak season to get a campsite since it is so popular and they starting timing the entrance to mitigate traffic into the Basin but if you have a camping reservation they let you bypass the line at the entrance of Basin Jct road.A big con with this campground is difference in spaces here. It's quite a compact campground to begin and some spaces are terribly small and others larger with covered awnings. So your experience can wildly vary depending on the space you get be sure you look at pictures and Google street view to give yourself an idea of the space size. Also, the size issue is an even bigger problem with large vehicles and RV's sticking out in the tiny road so you need to be a good driver here.Space #59 is great because it is at the dead end of the campground and has a covered awning but the ground is solid rock so be prepared to anchor your tent without stakes.
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@JohnD1553494 · Camped on Mar 30, 2022 at Campsite #59
Incredible views and vibes in the campground. All Chisos Basin trails are a very short walk from the campground. Will stay here again.
@ValerieK8500F6 · Camped on Jan 18, 2022 at Campsite #59
So good!
@ValerieK143 · Camped on Jan 18, 2022 at Campsite #59
So good!❤
@BriannaK993011 · Camped on Dec 11, 2021 at Campsite #59
Cold on the first night 12/11, but next two were great! Lost mine and boquillas were favorites!
@RichardS487 · Camped on Nov 15, 2021 at Campsite #59
This is my preferred Big Bend campground ONLY if I can get a site numbered 51 or higher... preferably 58, 59 or 60. Each of those can be problematic as well, but the upper two loops are cramped and resemble a tent city with practically no privacy. If nothing's available from 51 up, I'd rather stay at Cottonwood, which does have advantages such as being quiet, sites are relatively flat, and proximity to Santa Elena Canyon and of course the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive. But the Basin is one of the few campgrounds where you know you're in a national park just by taking in the views... they're spectacular. Also convenient to the lodge for its restaurant and the store which has just about anything a camper may need. Easy to get an early start for hiking up the Chisos or down to the Window as well. Totally satisfied with my recent eight-night stay in #59.
Good
@LemanF752 · Camped on Oct 29, 2021 at Campsite #59
I wish I could stay longer.
@DarioG456 · Camped on Sep 26, 2021 at Campsite #59
Our first National Park and loved it. Central location to all the main Chisos trails. Bathrooms were clean. Friendly and knowledgeable park staff.
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@PETERD445 · Camped on Sep 12, 2021 at Campsite #59
Great campground. Terrible app reservation policy left many spaces unused or required moving my campsite repeatedly. The money in the envelope of the past was way better. Technology doesn’t belong at the campground
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