Campsite #53 at Chisos Basin Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX

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Campsite #53

11 reviews
Drive-In 8 people
22 ft Parallel
2 fair
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Campsite #53 Features: Drive-In access, Parallel parking, 22ft driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (11)

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@BertrandG52748 · Camped on Jun 18, 2025 at Campsite #53
Fantastic location and campground where I could spend two nights. Direct access to the Window trail and a short walk or drive to the visitor center for tackling the South Rim trail and the Emory Peak hike. I enjoyed the friendly chat with the rangers in the morning. And at night, Chisos Basin is a treat for stargazing!
@Christian77996 · Camped on Mar 10, 2025 at Campsite #53
Great views great location
@TylerP1624363 · Camped on Jan 10, 2025 at Campsite #53
Great facilities. Friendly staff. This was an amazing trip
@SarahK3888645 · Camped on Jan 3, 2025 at Campsite #53
Great visit, as always. Wed never stayed in site 53 before, and really loved it!
@TaraM672831E18 · Camped on May 15, 2024 at Campsite #53
Excellent campsite and camp hosts! However there are no showers!! Very disappointed in that but that is the only complaint! Super cool place to set up a tent!
@RobertB1128095 · Camped on Nov 6, 2023 at Campsite #53
Spread out the sites, Had a great time!
@MichaelM760 · Camped on Dec 22, 2021 at Campsite #53
Beautiful view to wake up to and watch the sun set on the Window!
@YutingW668 · Camped on Dec 5, 2021 at Campsite #53
well maintained. Thank you!
@LizaL420 · Camped on Dec 2, 2021 at Campsite #53
Great place to camp out and do some hiking right from the visitor center. Since it’s mountainous the sites are not level so be prepared but the views make up for that. Wonderful stay.
@CathleenT601 · Camped on Nov 1, 2021 at Campsite #53
Fabulous campground. Great views. Amazing hikes nearby.
@NormanG592 · Camped on Sep 12, 2021 at Campsite #53
Tent sites are very rocky. We had cots so it worked out fine.

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