Big Bend National Park27
Campsite #27 at Chisos Basin Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX
$16
Campsite #27
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 20 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | good |
2/5
4/30
Campsite #27 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 | | 76% |
| 4 star | | 20% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@LauraB4922005 · Camped on Feb 24, 2026 at Campsite #27
I was able to reserve three nights at Chisos Basin Campground, each at a different campsite. Totally worth it to be in this amazing national park. The daily moves were easy in our van and it enabled us to be in this stunningly beautiful campground. We had vault toilets and potable water spigots near our sites and there is a potable water tank fill hose at the dump station in the loop. We deliberately kept our fresh and gray water tanks at low capacity in order to lighten up the van for our daily trips in and out of the campground. The road into the campground is about 4 miles of steep and curvy driving. Use lower gears for the climb and descent. And have a great time!
@JamesB7853748 · Camped on Jan 5, 2026 at Campsite #27
Nice location for a campground, very pretty. The Lost Mine Trail was a good hike, despite the fact that no mine exists anywhere near it! If you want to do this hike, plan to start first thing in the morning as there is only limited parking near the trailhead.
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@KrystalK872898 · Camped on Dec 10, 2025 at Campsite #27
Excellent and friendly campground. Can not wait to go back.
Excellent
@MohammadH0789C · Camped on Dec 7, 2025 at Campsite #27
campsite was spacious and pretty level. restroom and water spigot was close by as well.
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@Sebastian3765E · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #27
Definitely plan to stay multiple days, the park is huge! Bring sunscreen and bug spray! And dont leave any snacks or anything in your tent because the ants will find it.
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@TheresaC171119 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #27
Great views and the best volunteer camp host in the world!
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@SamuelH5405425 · Camped on Feb 14, 2025 at Campsite #27
This is a fantastic campground if you know what to expect. The sites are well maintained and pretty large. The scenery surrounding the campground is incredible, and some of the best trails in the park start from just a few minutes away. You can stargaze directly from the campground (I recommend bringing a headlamp with a red light). There is a lodge (with a restaurant), camp store, and visitor center just up the road. I also had no issues with excessive noise or light from neighbors when I was there, the campground is not particularly large and the narrow winding road to the campground blocks larger RVs, both of which help. There are some things to know about camping here: there are no showers, the nearest are in Rio Grande Village ~1hr drive away. The ground is hard and rocky so you may have trouble with tent stakes, I was able to find a good enough spot quickly enough. It can be quite windy at times, consider a low profile tent (or at least make sure youre staked in really well!) and make sure to close it up as much as possible to keep sand out. Some sites have little shade, but its manageable with appropriate clothing.Overall this is an excellent campground and I highly recommend it, with just a bit of planning and prep I had a great camping experiences ever here Chisos Basin.
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@ClarkMB78001FC · Camped on Jan 12, 2025 at Campsite #27
Chisos campsites are closely spaced. Back country sites are beautiful and widely spaced. No-show bookings is a problem. Need some incentive/penalty.
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@ErikS9024367 · Camped on Oct 20, 2024 at Campsite #27
Campsites are tight if you have a big tent. Night time star gazing was fantastic.
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@TomM3609852 · Camped on Mar 3, 2024 at Campsite #27
Good campground. A bit crowded. They should add showers.
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@SanjivH30FF39A · Camped on Oct 4, 2023 at Campsite #27
Passport cancellation stations are in the visitor center, not the store. Potable water is provided outside the restrooms. It can get windy up in the Chisos so make sure you have wind protection if you are using a camp stove. Definitely do the Window View and Lost Mine trails!
Good
@TonyM2707929 · Camped on May 16, 2023 at Campsite #27
What an amazing place. We stayed at the lodge for the first night, then camped in Chisos Basin for the next 4 nights. The scenery was spectacular. We started by hiking in the Chisos Basin where the views were awesome. Then we did some hikes in the south east, and finally in the south west. The scenery and hikes were incredibly diverse and beautiful. In all, one of the best places I’ve ever visited, and I’ve been to quite a few in the US and in the rest of the world.
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@DevinP7211352 · Camped on Apr 26, 2023 at Campsite #27
Beautiful site, great views- get up to lost mine peak early to beat the heat and crowds!
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@RyanS4713424 · Camped on Jan 16, 2023 at Campsite #27
SPOT 27 - Parking is at a slight grade, but nothing crazy. (review is for Vehicle-Tent Camping) Great location for access to Window Trail. Lost Mine Trail is not accessible by foot in my opinion. It can be done...but you'll be dodging Vehicles that never actually follow speed limits and it is extremely steep to get out of the Campground area. Including walking to VisitorCenter/Store/Restaurant. Spot 31 will be passing by close to go towards Bathroom. Not an really an issue, just FYI. Access to Bathroom is a path between 33|25.Overall: Great Experience.|
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@Jeannette99C14 · Camped on Dec 31, 2022 at Campsite #27
Friendly and quiet campground, super well-maintained, and absolutely great scenery and hiking! The campground host and maintenance crew was really helpful and friendly.
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@AnneM9161985 · Camped on Nov 9, 2022 at Campsite #27
Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The Chisos Mountains which surround the campground provide a beautiful backdrop. Unfortunately though, the sites are very close to each other, providing little privacy between campers. This campground is in an excellent location for accessing some of the most stunning and enjoyable hikes in the park. They are varied and plentiful.
@DennisM8587674 · Camped on Oct 24, 2022 at Campsite #27
Great location with great views of the mountains, especially at sunset. I would have liked a bit more space between campsites. Appreciated the clean bathrooms.
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@SaraB8044081 · Camped on Oct 2, 2022 at Campsite #27
Incredible location for hiking but you'll be close to your neighbors. The hosts were friendly and the restrooms were clean and comfortable. Our Airstream Basecamp 20x fit in the site perfectly thanks to the departure angle (there is a high clearance under the rear of the camper).
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@MinnieB9E5B57A · Camped on May 22, 2022 at Campsite #27
Absolutely beautiful and a bucket list must do! Park rangers are extremely friendly and helpful if you have any questions. Do your hikes early if youre camping in the summer.
@VictoriaB13870 · Camped on Jan 26, 2022 at Campsite #27
Chisos campground was nice. You can walk to the trailheads to many trails so that was very convenient!
@VinnyD698 · Camped on Dec 21, 2021 at Campsite #27
Absolutely fantastic experience all around.
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@StevenG943 · Camped on Oct 27, 2021 at Campsite #27
Chisos Basin is an outstanding location in Big Bend. Tent sites are tight, sometimes unlevel, on hard ground with plenty of rocks. Bring tent nails. Sites with shade structures are limited. You will hear your neighbors at night, even if they are just talking. No showers and no privacy for use of solar showers. Drinking water faucets convenient and water tastes great.
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@JESUSJ892 · Camped on Sep 24, 2021 at Campsite #27
Majestic beauty unlike anything I've ever seen!
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