Big Bend National Park49
Campsite #49 at Chisos Basin Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX
$16
Campsite #49
| Drive-In | 4 people |
| 24 ft | Pull-Through |
| 1 | good |
2/10
3/14
Campsite #49 Features: Drive-In access, Pull-Through parking, 24-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (23)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 78% |
| 4 star | | 17% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@AaronS9956434 · Camped on Jan 19, 2026 at Campsite #49
Incredible first time visiting! Please be smart and prepare for this trip. Fill gas tank and bring plenty of water
Excellent
@AnnaM2451476 · Camped on Dec 24, 2025 at Campsite #49
The Chisos Basin campground is maybe the best I've ever stayed in. Soooo beautiful. Only downside is no showers but oh well, its worth it! I stayed in campsite 49 and it was small , definitely only fits one or maybe two small tents. But the views are some of the best. The Window Trail at sunset is a must do, but one tip we got from the rangers was to back track up 0.25 miles to where the trail splits and go 0.25 miles up the other trail (meadows something i think) to the bluffs above the Window. The view of sunset was even more beautiful, and we had the place to ourselves. We even saw Mountain goats!! It was by far the highlight of our trip.
No Service
@KennyKCF7812C1 · Camped on Nov 12, 2025 at Campsite #49
Great location, good campsite not on top of any other campsites and close to the bathroom.
No Service
@BenjaminD24014 · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #49
(Memorial Day Weekend) It's West Texas... in the summer. Heat exhaustion will creep on you fast so know the signs & stay hydrated (recommend 1.5gal a day). Don't recommend doing any trails around the afternoon. Start early when its cooler 6am - 10am or anything after 6pm. Site 049 where we camped is literally right next to the Window Trailhead so if you don't like much foot traffic I'd choose another site but we did get to see Big Bend's staff & volunteers rescue visitors. Can't beat the sunset view on this site & a clean restroom right across. Black bear was regularly spotted near the water treatment facility and Elf owls, Scott's Oriole, Varied Bunting, Canyon Towhee, & Mexican Jay's were common around the camp site. Went looking for the Colima Warbler and found it on the intersection of Colima Trail and Laguna Meadow. Chisos Basin is projected to close some time in the fall so I would double check with staff before making any plans.
Good
@CaitlinD19CD27 · Camped on Apr 30, 2025 at Campsite #49
Perfect campground in center on the park. It is little though, rustic, and campsites looked really close together at the front of the campground. Our campsite (#49) felt perfect as it was a little more secluded from the more crowded front, across from bathrooms, and right next to The Window Trailhead (strongly recommend) plus the view was amazing!!
@GaryS1862766 · Camped on Apr 28, 2025 at Campsite #49
My campsite didn't have a level parking spot for car camping. The camp host saw my challenge and invited me to move to a site that was administratively closed so that I would be more comfortable. Unexpected kindness, much appreciated.
No Service
@Christian77996 · Camped on Mar 12, 2025 at Campsite #49
Great location, great view
@MorganMDDA7DF2 · Camped on Feb 18, 2025 at Campsite #49
Amazing campground!
@Alexandra36004 · Camped on Dec 22, 2024 at Campsite #49
This is a very good location that is located directly next to the Window Trail access and across from the bathrooms/dishwashing station. The bathrooms being so close is nice, but you do get people at night driving down to use them and the lights can be a little distracting. You can easily see the window from the camp and there's some boulders and trees providing lovely shade and shelter throughout the day. We didn't have any strong winds while we were there, but I imagine the rocks and trees would help cut down on some of the wind.
No Service
@IsaacM6978315 · Camped on Oct 27, 2024 at Campsite #49
Absolutely beautiful campsite! The only thing to note is that it is directly across from the restrooms, so keep this in mind if the noise/activity would bother you.
No Service
@zacharyg876A80 · Camped on Mar 1, 2024 at Campsite #49
Beautiful campground, the site is right next to Window trail. The coolest (temp) campground in the park, maybe 10-15 cooler. Comfortable walk to Lodge, VC, cafe (with free wifi) and addt trails. No showers and they request you conserve water so plan accordingly, also recommend gassing your vehicle as you'll use a bit on the up and downs. Bring levelers. Very worthwhile campground.
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@JuanF9845DB525 · Camped on Feb 5, 2024 at Campsite #49
Its rite a cross the restroom. It does not have a tent a pad. It was hard rock all round the pad.
Good
@CarlD3681317 · Camped on Aug 18, 2023 at Campsite #49
Came out to Chisos Basin to get away from the heat of central Texas in August. Yes, you read that correctly. Windy nights and cool morning hikes, with uncrowded trails. Great weekend getaway.
Excellent
@JayP9688725 · Camped on Feb 16, 2023 at Campsite #49
Very windy and difficult to secure a tent on the rocks. I was there during an unusual cold spell where it was around 20F at night. Night sky was amazing and would recommend (but for shorter than the amount I reserved for). I booked 3 days but was able to go do everything I wanted in two days and ended up leaving Big Bend early. I flew in so unfortunately stayed in Odessa/Midland an extra night.
No Service
@CarlosI01A1267 · Camped on Dec 9, 2022 at Campsite #49
This National Park is incredible, has 3 distinct ecosystems and you need at leas one full day for eachCampsites are on the small size, our tent nearly fitted, besides that it was as expected
@KevinP4445220 · Camped on May 10, 2022 at Campsite #49
t-Mobile wireless service was good
@Jennifer135570 · Camped on Jan 4, 2022 at Campsite #49
Running water availableHeated RestroomsGreat ViewsBears on site -- daily "evidence" but no sightingsGreat STAR gazingWell stocked park storefriendly campers
@CharlesD901 · Camped on Dec 24, 2021 at Campsite #49
Gorgeous place overall. If you can reserve a site with a sunshade, that's worth doing. Park staff very 'present' but nice enough. Not the most bicycle-easy place. It's a very steep climb to the visitor center and a brake-burning decent back to camp. Still.... paradise.
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@AllisonW352 · Camped on Dec 13, 2021 at Campsite #49
Great campsite. The camp hosts were wonderful. Bathrooms were clean, everything was quiet.
@ElizabethF840 · Camped on Oct 26, 2021 at Campsite #49
We had, in my opinion, the best camping spot in Chisos Basin. We had a great view of The Window trail and a great view of Casa Grande. Very near the restroom, which is great if you have to get up late night/early morning after.
It was super close to the start of the South rim trail(which was exhausting but amazing) and the Lost mine trail, which gives you a gorgeous view at the end!
I’ve been to the part 2 other times but this, all around, was the best experience yet.
It was super close to the start of the South rim trail(which was exhausting but amazing) and the Lost mine trail, which gives you a gorgeous view at the end!
I’ve been to the part 2 other times but this, all around, was the best experience yet.
Good
@kennedyc593 · Camped on Oct 1, 2021 at Campsite #49
Beautiful desert park. Good campsites for car camping. Many do not have shade and can get quite hot during the day.
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