Big Bend National Park28
Campsite #28 at Chisos Basin Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX
$16
Campsite #28
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 20 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | good |
2/7
5/1
Campsite #28 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 20-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 | | 64% |
| 4 star | | 20% |
| 3 star | | 12% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@SamC2686506 · Camped on Jan 17, 2026 at Campsite #28
Clean campground with beautiful views. Some spots felt cramped but overall will be returning.
No Service
@PierZ781B4A95D · Camped on Oct 18, 2025 at Campsite #28
Water, shade, metal storage lockers, bathrooms everything you need if youre looking to do basic camping
No Service
@DavidA3218244 · Camped on May 15, 2025 at Campsite #28
Chisos Basin is a beautiful area and wonderful campsite. Camp hosts and other volunteers were amazing. We only did the basin loop trail (great views) but we wished we had had more time!
No Service
@JoshuaK6829587 · Camped on Feb 24, 2025 at Campsite #28
This place is heavenly and alien all at once. This campground is a national treasure and should stay that way. If you have a chance once in your life to camp in Chisos Basin, please do so.
Good
@Elizabeth22567 · Camped on Feb 20, 2025 at Campsite #28
The basin is surreal, but the campsites are close together. There was a crying young child near us which wasnt wonderful. Theres a nice amphitheater, but not enough Ranger led talks. We heard that 5 staff members were let go, just before we got to camp. The camp store closed at 4:30, which is not very convenient but understandable. I looked for a Donation box but didnt not find one. The toilet buildings are bare bones, with no showers, but nice to have flush toilets, and running water, which was not available in most tent camping sites. The lodge is currently scheduled for demolition, and the only road up to the Basin will be closed to all visitors for at least two years starting this July. So, if youre planning to visit, you better get there SOON . The night sky was miraculous, we were able to see 7 planets!
No Service
@AmandaM8429553 · Camped on May 30, 2024 at Campsite #28
The night sky is absolutely amazing!
Excellent
@billd2131422 · Camped on Apr 28, 2024 at Campsite #28
Sites are too close together. I had no shade. People ran motors at nite.
@JamesB7853748 · Camped on Apr 24, 2024 at Campsite #28
The camp host was amazing. I was only able to get 3 separate campsites for my 3 day stay. He was able to move me to a single spot for all 3 days. This was my 6th trip and I finally got to see a momma bear and her cub.
Good
@MatthewR956812 · Camped on Mar 17, 2024 at Campsite #28
The good. Really nice campground in a great location with fantasitc views. The Meh. No showers, sites not real level but the campgrounds on a hill so it is what it is. As a heads up the store doesn't have much in the way of fresh food.
Good
@PatriciaC59210 · Camped on Feb 29, 2024 at Campsite #28
Starry skies, great views, wonderful experience!
@GeorgeW7407057 · Camped on Dec 9, 2023 at Campsite #28
Campground is a little tightly spaced, but plenty of room for a tent. Good to have a place devoid of whale-sized RVs
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@BernhardH70F08 · Camped on Oct 25, 2023 at Campsite #28
Number 14 is not level at all.
@TessB789446B86 · Camped on Oct 14, 2023 at Campsite #28
Beautiful place. Add a few more days to your trip - there is much to see and do.
@GregoryS158769 · Camped on Oct 6, 2023 at Campsite #28
the Park was great, the campsites are just a little too close together , but overall we had a terrific weekend
@VirginiaM64D26 · Camped on May 1, 2023 at Campsite #28
Camping in the Basin is an experience not to be missed at Big Bend (even if the sites are not level, which I understand is not possible in the terrain; nice that you warn people about that on the reservations website). The hiking trails are great. The restaurant was surprisingly good, given our less than wonderful dining experiences at other national parks.
Good
@RachaelG648597 · Camped on Apr 2, 2023 at Campsite #28
We were there 7 days and the campsites were quiet and well kept, the bathrooms were clean, despite the sites being primitive there were enough water spigots and toilets to have everything we needed. There is even a wash up room behind the bathrooms to rinse dishes (while respecting the request to use minimal water). Will definitely be back!!! We brought a pop up canopy since our site didn’t have a sun shelter
Good
@CharlotteED5E7 · Camped on Mar 11, 2023 at Campsite #28
Beautiful campsite with clean bathroom facilities (no showers). This site is very close to nearby sites, but I guess it's the price of having such a prime location in the mountains. No shade structures at this particular site.
Good
@RichP852B99145 · Camped on Feb 27, 2023 at Campsite #28
A spectacular setting. Exceptional Campground hosts. Easy access to great hiking.The wind that blew for 24 hours through Big Bend exceeded 60 MPH at times. I understand this is not unusual in the spring. Tenters should be prepared.
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@BethK9EC076EDA · Camped on Dec 6, 2022 at Campsite #28
Great time! The Host was very nice and helpful. Just wish the campsites were bigger.
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@GautamB4CDCBF3 · Camped on Nov 6, 2022 at Campsite #28
Centrally located. The campground is in need of an upgrade. Sites are inconsistently laid out. Some have shelters, some don't. Difficult to plan on equipment without prior knowledge of individual sites. Other than facilities were excellent.
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@josephM168 · Camped on Nov 8, 2021 at Campsite #28
The park is amazing and the backcountry site was perfect. The only thing keeping me from giving 5 stars is the sites in the front country sites were very close together unlike most national parks where I have camped, but the campground was quiet and clean and my “neighbors” were very nice.
Good
@haleyc111 · Camped on Oct 13, 2021 at Campsite #28
We absolutely love staying at this campground! Beautiful views of the window and views everywhere you turn. Its nice to have the bear boxes and neighbors close by. The camp hosts were so kind. There is no where like Big Bend. Absolutely gorgeous.
Good
@JosephM900 · Camped on Sep 7, 2021 at Campsite #28
Great central camping location to hit all the major trails. Bear siting each day so follow the Park Rangers instructions. Due to recent rains the whole area was abnormally green & the earlier fires were almost unnoticeable. Local site store is a big bonus.
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