Big Bend National Park29
Campsite #29 at Chisos Basin Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX
$16
Campsite #29
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 20 ft | Parallel |
| 2 | good |
5/11
Campsite #29 Features: Drive-In access, Parallel parking, 20-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
3.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 76% |
| 4 star | | 12% |
| 3 star | | 12% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@katieh5499084 · Camped on Apr 8, 2026 at Campsite #29
We always stay at site 29. Last year we stayed there & we had a shower tent. Washed our dishes at the site. We always bring plenty of water with us. This time they had a paper on the table. Which said no shower tents, no water on the ground. No washing dishes. Because it will draw the animals in the camp area. I talked to the park host. If it would have be on the alerts that I always watch before I travel anywhere. I wouldnt have wasted my time bringing 4 five gallons of water. And the place to wash dishes at the restrooms was nasty. Please put what people needs to know on the alerts. Thanks
@ANDREWL5237889 · Camped on Mar 14, 2026 at Campsite #29
My group of friends loves it! The cooler temps than the rest of the area were wonderful, and the easy access to the trails was great. The window is a must-see, and the south rim is beautiful for sunset if you can make it out there. Be sure to reserve early!
@NickolausAD41C · Camped on Mar 13, 2026 at Campsite #29
Stayed in the campgrounds and loved it. Plenty of shade during the day (at my site, not all sites are same). Multiple restrooms and adjacent to the Window Hike trail. Overall the Chisos site was great with the trail head for multiple hikes were very close to the parking lot. Loved it here. Will be sad to have it shutdown but excited to see the improvements.
@ankuny2B1F726B · Camped on Dec 19, 2025 at Campsite #29
Great location! The night temperature is also pretty stable, not much wind. Has drinkable water and a store nearby.
No Service
@RexH61A61FC25E · Camped on Nov 11, 2025 at Campsite #29
Just post closedown where the party in power didn't like healthcare for the poor. Therefore, the park was not up to its usual pare. It was closedown in many areas. Still had a delightful time though.
Major Issues
@katieh5499084 · Camped on Oct 19, 2025 at Campsite #29
We tent camped. Enjoyed sitting at camp looking at the stars. We hiked The window Trail. Very nice hike. Then off to Lost Mines trail. The most beautiful hike in Big Bend. We are planning to go back in March.
@PattyG9118726 · Camped on Sep 17, 2025 at Campsite #29
Campground and restroom was very clean. Park employees were very professional and courteous. Cant wait to go back again.
No Service
@KristaC8226302 · Camped on Mar 23, 2025 at Campsite #29
This campsite is in such a gorgeous location. Absolutely stunning. You will be pretty close to other campers, but everyone was very polite and it was worth it for the location
No Service
@MelodyS2372159 · Camped on Mar 17, 2025 at Campsite #29
We love camping in our National Parks and enjoyed our stay at Chisos Basin in Big Bend, with a couple of caveats. Because of the water shortage, there were no toilets or sinks (other than a utility). The port-a-potties filled up very quickly and were often out of toilet paper and fairly messy. The lack of any sink for washing faces, etc. was difficult in such a dry, dusty climate. And the camp store was more limited than other other NP experiences. They are about to begin a big remodel of the area, which I believe will address many of these challenges (including better water capture to respond to the drought), and I'm excited to see what Chisos Basin will look like on the other side of some of those repairs/renovations. The bear boxes at these camp sites are fantastic, and made it very easy to clean up the campsite and protect any food. Most of the sites are quite small and very close together; there's not much privacy at this campground. Our site (29, loop 2) had a good layout and a little more privacy than most. Some sites have ABSOLUTELY NO shade, which I imagine would be quite difficult in the summer months! The ones that do have shade structures (such as ours) are well suited to bringing a hammock-- I wish we had brought ours. This campsite can't be beat for convenience to the best hikes: Lost Mine, Windows, and Emory Peak were all fantastic and easily accessed. We did find that recent funding cuts meant we saw far fewer park rangers than we typically do on NP visits, and the visitor center hours were very limited :-( A sad state of affairs. But the ones that we did encounter were fantastic, as always. Rangers are what make America's Best Idea even better!
No Service
@CarolH5284850 · Camped on Feb 9, 2025 at Campsite #29
I stayed for 5 days tent camping in site 29. The views were amazing and I liked that it was on the end of the row. The parking for this site was awkward and my car got dinged in the middle of the night which set off the car alarm. Damage luckily was minor. The sites offer no privacy and conversations from all nearby sites are easily overheard. A crying baby in a nearby site kept me awake for two nights. Bathrooms were not cleaned daily and were left without toilet paper in some of the stalls. Camp hosts were very nice. I love the park though and had a week of fantastic hiking.
No Service
@HeatherD420628 · Camped on Dec 30, 2024 at Campsite #29
This campsite was surrounded by beautiful mountains. There was a covered picnic table and bear box to store food. The site was not far from a convenience park store,restaurant,or gas. I was very pleased with my stay here.
Some Coverage
@ShaneJ8191990 · Camped on Mar 27, 2024 at Campsite #29
We had a great time camping in Chisos Basin and exploring the park. Highly recommended!
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@RuthWBB8B53EA0 · Camped on Jan 25, 2024 at Campsite #29
Unbelievable camping experience! Easy access to hikes.
Good
@MikeR7257230 · Camped on Jan 6, 2024 at Campsite #29
Campsites were good, park was great, we'll be back soon! Don't need the 65mph winds though, you can keep those!
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@ScottR9542386 · Camped on Dec 29, 2023 at Campsite #29
We loved our time in the Chisos basin. The park rangers are so kind and attentive; helping us when we had questions.
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@ThomasS5574085 · Camped on Dec 18, 2023 at Campsite #29
Site 29 was a great campsite for a larger group. We had 3 tents setiup with plenty of flat space. Our site was probably the largest in the campground as it was on the corner. This site and #30 were probably the best two sites in the park.
Some Coverage
@LynnR7955920 · Camped on Sep 21, 2023 at Campsite #29
Everything about the campground was fantastic. Clean restrooms clean sights quiet at night amazing view
Excellent
@DavidH4978786 · Camped on Aug 29, 2023 at Campsite #29
We had an excellent stay in early September after Labor Day. The campground was in excellent condition and was not too full. We loved our hike on the Windows trail -- the area is beautiful.The campground was very clean, as were the bathrooms. The rangers were very nice, and came by to give us some tips and storing food to be safe from bears (which we saw two of).
@ShannonB230826 · Camped on Aug 23, 2023 at Campsite #29
Lovely, quiet campground. I'll definitely stay there again when I go back. Hiked the South Rim and Lost Mines. Not alot of wildlife around, but primitive backpacking allows for more of that. Loved my campsite and the amazing views. The bathrooms were close enough and very clean.
Excellent
@SERGIOR4648389 · Camped on Apr 24, 2023 at Campsite #29
Perfect Campsite, perfect location!! Pretty much the center of park so it’s easier to plan ur day to spend in Boquillas area or in the Santa Elena area! Really close to the best trailheads like Lost mine, The Window and Emory Peak!!!
Good
@SERGIOR4648389 · Camped on Apr 24, 2023 at Campsite #29
Perfect Campsite, perfect location!! Pretty much the center of park so its easier to plan ur day to spend in Boquillas area or in the Santa Elena area! Really close to the best trailheads like Lost mine, The Window and Emory Peak!!!
Good
@MontyKD174E87E · Camped on Feb 28, 2023 at Campsite #29
better than expected
@Katherine13605 · Camped on Feb 24, 2023 at Campsite #29
We had a great camping experience despite some issues with weather. It was a bit windy but the camp ground was so clean and beautiful settled right in the basin. Bathroom with flush toilets were a very pleasant surprise and bathrooms were very clean. Would recommend camping here to others.
Good
@BetseyL5172CFA · Camped on Feb 22, 2023 at Campsite #29
Beautiful views 360*. Clear skies at night. Cool comfortable temps day and night.
Good
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