Big Bend National Park53
Campsite #53 at Chisos Basin Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX
$16
Campsite #53
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 22 ft | Parallel |
| 2 | fair |
2/6
3/23
Campsite #53 Features: Drive-In access, Parallel parking, 22-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (23)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 74% |
| 4 star | | 17% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@JeremyH3099258 · Camped on Nov 1, 2025 at Campsite #53
definitely the most scenic place to camp in the park. also cooler than spots down in lower elevations. follow bear protocol as they are definitely in the area.
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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!
No Service
@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
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@SarahK3888645 · Camped on Jan 3, 2025 at Campsite #53
Great visit, as always. Wed never stayed in site 53 before, and really loved it!
No Service
@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!
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@KatiaF11C56928 · Camped on Feb 6, 2023 at Campsite #53
Beautiful campground! Just miss the showers ( there should be 4 minutes showers available fir a fee since the lodge offers infinite minutes showers) our site was nice and quiet (053).
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@RobertF6718628 · Camped on Jan 16, 2023 at Campsite #53
Campground was well run. Bathrooms were very clean. We liked that there were no generators allowed near our site.
No Service
@TedM2568069 · Camped on Dec 28, 2022 at Campsite #53
Great experience. Absolutely love the Chisos Basin.
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@JoshuaT7397032 · Camped on Nov 25, 2022 at Campsite #53
The views were magnificent, the hike to the Window Trail started at our campsite (53). The lodge and campground use low wattage bulbs to prevent light pollution. The rangers and staff were friendly and informative, especially the star presentation in the amphitheater. The hosts cared about the campsite, and the stars were unbelievable. Best NP camping experience Ive had.
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@JamesB7853748 · Camped on Oct 19, 2022 at Campsite #53
Wonderful location. Clean facilities. Campsites are too close together.
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@MarisaRF02810E · Camped on Mar 22, 2022 at Campsite #53
Great campsite to catch the sunset! Note some sites do not have shade structures and many sites are very close together. In my opinion, it is the best campground (not counting primitive campgrounds) in the park.
@CarolyneR61515 · Camped on Mar 12, 2022 at Campsite #53
First time ever and would totally go back because of the how beautiful and nice it was!
@LisaE8884168 · Camped on Feb 17, 2022 at Campsite #53
We stayed in campsite 53 at Chisos Basin, it was absolutely spectacular, right in the middle of the mountains. The campsite is small, only room for one small 4 person tent, but it's all we needed. There is potable water nearby. There was a bear box and an unshaded picnic table, and a grill. Right across from The Window Trail trailhead, which is a must. Yes, the ground is rocky and you will need good solid tent stakes and a mallet if you are tent camping. We had very strong winds so good staking is a must. There wasn't room for a larger RV at our campsite, only a small parking spot. We enjoyed many of the trails that are right near the campground. Really beautiful scenery at the campground. The sites are close together, that's true, but it was very peaceful none-the-less.
@MichaelM760 · Camped on Dec 22, 2021 at Campsite #53
Beautiful view to wake up to and watch the sun set on the Window!
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@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.
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@LizaL23D68E291 · Camped on Dec 2, 2021 at Campsite #53
Great place to camp out and do some hiking right from the visitor center. Since its 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.
Good
@NormanG592 · Camped on Sep 12, 2021 at Campsite #53
Tent sites are very rocky. We had cots so it worked out fine.
@KyleC4155064 · Camped on Dec 11, 2019 at Campsite #53
BIg Bend NP is an amazing destination and would highly recommend to all adventure seekers regardless of skill level. We went to a naturalist presentation on a whim and it was excellent. All park staff were extremely friendly and helpful and the backcountry is gorgeous.
@AmberG59B31A11 · Camped on Nov 20, 2019 at Campsite #53
Two of us stayed one night in the Basin before doing another night backcountry (South Rim.) We called a few days before to RSVP a campsite and had no issues checking ourselves in. We did purchase the backcountry permit the day we arrived at the Basin for the following day and the ranger at the office was kind and helpful despite it being a very busy time and having some computer issues. This is my second stay at BBNP and I can't get enough of this amazing slice of heaven in Texas.
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