Big Bend National Park26
Campsite #26 at Chisos Basin Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX
$16
Campsite #26
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 24 ft | Parallel |
| 2 | good |
1/19
Campsite #26 Features: Drive-In access, Parallel parking, 24-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 56% |
| 4 star | | 28% |
| 3 star | | 12% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@TanyaB1542378 · Camped on Nov 8, 2025 at Campsite #26
Wonderful place! Campsite (#26) didnt have a tent pad but it was still fun.
@JohnB25C9C5AB2 · Camped on Nov 2, 2025 at Campsite #26
I was in spot 26 it was just a pull in. No area for a tent but lucky I was in a trailer. Super small area. Pics show a back in spot but that is not this site
@ZoeM5910306 · Camped on Oct 29, 2025 at Campsite #26
My wife and I had a great time will camping. Definitely recommend the Chisos basin camp ground to anyone.
@AngeliekH3A65C · Camped on Apr 18, 2025 at Campsite #26
Very Nice Campground also for 24 feet motorhome !
@EmilyR2265278 · Camped on Mar 23, 2025 at Campsite #26
This campground is absolutely beautiful. Chisos Basin is special! Site #26 has great shade all day which was awesome. However, it is really tiny and its difficult to find space to pitch a tent. There is no level ground at this site. We made it work, but want to warn folks especially if theyre trying to stay here with a couple tents!
@TimothyB926333 · Camped on Feb 4, 2025 at Campsite #26
Excellent campground in the heart of the park surrounded by mountains. The night sky is picturesque from this location. The specific site I stayed at was a little small - it had a picnic area but barely any dirt for me to stake down my tent without encroaching on my neighbors spot. Looking around, most other sites didn't have this issue, I just happened to be in one that was better suited for vehicle camping. That said, I was still able to squeeze my tent in. There is potable water and bathrooms close by. No cell reception (which I expected and welcomed, since I was trying to unplug). The hike to the window connects to the campground and is well worth a quick warm-up hike in the morning. The Pinnacles Trail (which also lead to Emory Peak and South Rim) are also easily accessible from this site. Highly recommend this site if you're planning to do any of these hikes so you can get off to an early start!
@MaryL7701176 · Camped on Feb 2, 2025 at Campsite #26
Must see campground - beautiful views and clean campground and restrooms
@CynthiaG850500 · Camped on Dec 16, 2024 at Campsite #26
The bathroom was very clean and nice. Tent sites are small.
@RobertR8191303 · Camped on Nov 14, 2024 at Campsite #26
Toilets were always durty
@JimmyB8018171 · Camped on Jul 8, 2024 at Campsite #26
Was only there for a day but had a great time. Road to Santa Elena was closed so made it hard to get to there.
@DerekB3528004 · Camped on May 30, 2024 at Campsite #26
Awesome park! Campsites were quiet, clean, and organized. Park rangers readily available and helpful. Bathrooms and facilities clean and upkept. Trails easy to follow and maintained. Already booked another adventure there!
@JoyceO2BC1C905 · Camped on May 11, 2024 at Campsite #26
Beautiful park with wonderful trails. Campgrounds are well kept and clean.
@WILLIAMM503355 · Camped on Feb 21, 2024 at Campsite #26
We had a delightful stay at Chiso Basin. The views were spectacular/
@JoshuaB6443830 · Camped on Feb 12, 2024 at Campsite #26
I was in a no generator zone. The first morning an RV turned his generator on and ran it for 15-30 minutes until a random passer by told him it was a no generator zone. Park host was so nice. Overall id say it was a good experience. Just frustrating to have to book camp sites 6 months in advanced and still have to switch sites nearly every night becuase of availability. To top that off, its extremely frustrating to see empty campsites at night. I wish the park would do something about people who book campsites but dont show up given the high demand the last few years. Its still an amazing place and its worth visiting. One of my favorite places on earth.
@DavidC2858387 · Camped on Feb 7, 2024 at Campsite #26
Location is everything. Chisos Basin Campground is a very close quarter campsite with very little parking for large vehicles. Even when you are within the recommended length according to the .gov site, you may still be sticking out on the road or parked along the edge of the road. This is not a "secluded" campsite.. The winds can get up and disturb your gears across the campground if your not carful.But Locations is everything. It's high in the "mountains" with grand views, wild animals, and close to a lot of trailheads. There is a small store up the hill and a restaurant. The sunsets are amazing from the basin. The mountain cliffs will turn bright orange and red with the right light. There are bears, cats, coyotes, pigs, and foxes. We even saw a small ground bird that wound visited our camp, scratching at the grass and brush for seeds. We saw a fox one evening dart across the road.Big Bend is a Dark-Skys Park, so don't be that one guy that leaves his exterior camper lights on all night. The stars at night are big and bright, and absolutely amazing!! We laid there looking through the sky light for half the night. They will keep you awake.. So many and oh so bright!!
@CarolineH46228 · Camped on Jan 27, 2024 at Campsite #26
The Chisos Basin CG was an excellent location in the center of the park for our adventures in BBNP. The campground was clean and quiet and well managed by the volunteers. The volunteers were very friendly and helpful to us. The bathrooms were also very clean and well maintained. The road in to the CG has some really tight curves and turns which were described in the campground information prior to us reserving. There is an excellent hike that begins at the campground called The Window that I recommend. Be sure to visit all of the visitor centers in the park since they each have a different focus and different personnel can provide you with different information to help you decide your activities. One of the lady Information Rangers at Chisos VC gave us the best hiking information because she had actually done many of the hikes in the park.
@ArturoV2145566 · Camped on Jan 11, 2024 at Campsite #26
Loved the trip and all the park staff was very helpful!
@MarquisW77CCC9 · Camped on Dec 17, 2023 at Campsite #26
Beautiful location, clean , quiet, very nice. Will be back
@RyanC160 · Camped on Dec 26, 2021 at Campsite #26
Site 26 is not set up very well for a tent.
However, the campground was quiet and clean even for a holiday week. Park staff including the campground hosts were nice and helpful. The bear box had plenty of room.
We had a great time.
However, the campground was quiet and clean even for a holiday week. Park staff including the campground hosts were nice and helpful. The bear box had plenty of room.
We had a great time.
@BRANDYC418 · Camped on Jul 16, 2021 at Campsite #26
Beautiful with hiking options not far away. Very nice camp hosts as well.
@MelissaW959 · Camped on Jun 21, 2021 at Campsite #26
We had an amazing time at Chisos Basin campgrounds and Big Bend. Our camp hosts, Kim and Jeff, were always available to provide information, give advise, and cheer on our adventures. They made the experience better than we could have hoped for. We hiked Balanced Rock, Basin Loop, Lost Mine, and Santa Elena Canyon and saw the sunset from multiple locations throughout the park. Early morning was the key for success in the heat of June. Afternoons were spent relaxing at the campsite or checking out the sites along the scenic drives. We can’t wait to come back in cooler weather to hike some of the longer desert trails!
@KatieH180 · Camped on Apr 3, 2021 at Campsite #26
The camp Host was so informative, friendly and helpful. He absolutely added to the pleasurable experience we had.
@EberhardL606 · Camped on Mar 17, 2021 at Campsite #26
The Campground was amazing and the amenities were great. We enjoyed the great share structure with the table and bench. One of the best items was the very large Bearbox. It fit all food and the ice chest easily.
Some sites are very close to each other but we made friends quickly
Some sites are very close to each other but we made friends quickly
@WaynnT177 · Camped on Mar 5, 2021 at Campsite #26
Had difficulties with the road construction leading to the Chisos Basin. Lots of the bathroom facilities needs maintenance with plumbing issues. However, the beautiful campsite location tip the scales towards a wonderful trip.
@MichaelC209 · Camped on Feb 28, 2021 at Campsite #26
Only negative comment is no coffee at store! Thought it was kinda strange I could get a burrito but not coffee.
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