Big Bend National Park34
Campsite #34 at Chisos Basin Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX
$16
Campsite #34
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 20 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | good |
2/25
3/23
Campsite #34 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 | | 56% |
| 4 star | | 32% |
| 3 star | | 8% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@KatieS8940479 · Camped on Mar 4, 2026 at Campsite #34
Campground was a phenomenal location the views were amazing. Overall accommodations were nice too. Shower situation was not on the campground but about a 30 min drive, but overall a great experience!
@GuirongWF569BD · Camped on Jan 19, 2026 at Campsite #34
First time visiting Big Bend and loved how beautiful this camp group is, will camp there again next time I visit
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@AmirE5090CB919 · Camped on Dec 22, 2025 at Campsite #34
nice campground near lots of trail.
@MadelynT20AA05 · Camped on Dec 6, 2025 at Campsite #34
Beautiful campgrounds. Stunning views. Docked it a star because the dish-washing sink was quite gross
No Service
@DirkB6192CEFA1 · Camped on Apr 2, 2025 at Campsite #34
Great location but the site is not level and has no shade from the sun.
Good
@PeterV7615188 · Camped on Dec 12, 2024 at Campsite #34
Well maintained, personable and professional camp hosts. Great location and services.
Good
@MARTINM9601948 · Camped on Nov 10, 2024 at Campsite #34
Enjoyed it. Try to get a campsite on the outside of the road if possible
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@MarkM2223984 · Camped on Apr 6, 2024 at Campsite #34
Windows hike was very nice. The new fossil exhibit is worth checking out.
@GlennBEE215EAF · Camped on Jan 25, 2024 at Campsite #34
We didn't realize we were in a "no generator" spot. Our fault. One thing I would suggest: Grand Canyon has gone to all red lights. This allows human eyes to see the spectacular stars. The park attendant, Mark, was very friendly as he explained the no generator rule to us. When we go to motorcycle races you can walk into anyones' camp. You'll be offered food/drink and you will leave with 4 new friends. I found that the other campers were generally not willing to have a visitor. I know that's not your fault. I was just disappointed.
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@freddieEBCB833 · Camped on Dec 26, 2023 at Campsite #34
Prettiest campsite ive ever been to. A little crowded but overall fantastic
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@StacyM6713210 · Camped on Jun 5, 2023 at Campsite #34
You REALLY need to look at the photos of EACH campsite. Some have ZERO space for a tent so be careful!!! Ours had zero shade, and at 100 during the day it was rough, no shade for even chairs. But… you should know this going in. And we did. So we were prepared. But not for the 55kt winds during the 20 min storm! Rangers were GREAT! checked in with everyone as soon as the event was over. We won’t be back- we hate desert camping but REALLY wanted to see Santa Elaina canyon…. Which the road to was closed. Not anyone’s fault but a bummer none the less. I’ll take a lush forest over desert any day LOL!! Good luck and DEFINITELY send some time picking your site, you’ll thank yourself later!!
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@RichardE734484 · Camped on May 15, 2023 at Campsite #34
My site was probably the worst of the bunch because the tent location wasn't really that clear and the next campsite seemed real close. The host/ranger suggested by the dumpster but that didn't seem like the way to go. Very magical place aside from that and I will definitely be going back. A huge plus here is that motor homes and large RVs can't get in, so it's pretty much a tent and maybe short trailer (like a teardrop) kind of place. Fantastic hiking.
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@AlannaE254D184 · Camped on Mar 20, 2023 at Campsite #34
Beautiful scenery, big stars, cozy spot! Even if youre tent camping, you can grab a drink or dinner at the lodge and watch the sunset. Great hike trailheads start in the basin, plenty of things to do. 1 hour drive to the Santa Elena canyon. Only wish there were showers here but thats about it
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@KarunaE4E460E2 · Camped on Dec 10, 2022 at Campsite #34
The park is awesome to see, but the Chisos Basin Campground was more than a disappointment to say the least. Most of the parking spots in this campground are so slanted that you can't get your camping vehicle level. It was inundated with tent campers, to the tune of 4 or 5 tents per site near the bathhouse which were talking loudly right up to 10 pm. We were informed, (after completely setting it up), that we were not permitted to use our fresh water rinse shower as it would attract ants and bears. This information was stated absolutely no where on the website, on the information board, and I could find nothing about this doing a google search. Camp somewhere else if you want peace and comfort, but it is well worth it to visit the beautiful landscapes and geology.
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@Stephanie43603 · Camped on Oct 14, 2022 at Campsite #34
The park was beautiful, this campground is in a great area near lots of attractions. Its cooler at this campground than a lot of the parts of the park we visited which was super nice! The night sky was breathtaking even from the campground.
Excellent
@JulianF4B7846E · Camped on Sep 21, 2022 at Campsite #34
Gorgeous panoramic views. Great centralized location for hiking. Felt very safe. The ground was a little hard so it was kinda touch pitching the tent at first but that was only a minor issue.
Excellent
@JoshuaB6443830 · Camped on May 24, 2022 at Campsite #34
Chisos Basin far exceeded my expectations. Big Bend can be a beautiful but hot experience, especially in the summer. The Chisos Basin campsites are cooler and offer a quick opportunity to jump onto incredible mountain hikes. You're also still close enough to other sites to get to the rest of the park quickly. We're especially grateful for the camp hosts who helped suggest certain trails we wouldn't have known about and kept us safe.
@NathalieD604F2 · Camped on Mar 11, 2022 at Campsite #34
Just terrific
@ZiamG235 · Camped on Dec 10, 2021 at Campsite #34
Awesome camp ground with great amenities. Having a bath with running water made camping much more comfortable after a long day of hiking. Loved that there were no busy roads near the campsite allowing for a peaceful night of star gazing and nighttime photography. My only complaint would be that the dumpsters were a bit hard to find but honestly, that wasn't a big deal at all. All around, this was a wonderful place to camp.
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@anthonyr799 · Camped on Nov 10, 2021 at Campsite #34
Loved it. Great access to hikes to The Window, South Rim, Emery Peak and Lost Mines Trails. Beautiful and natural. Dixie was big help at visitor center
Good
@FrancoiseV542 · Camped on Nov 8, 2021 at Campsite #34
The Chisos Basin is an absolute dream. Can't wait to be back!
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@EmilyR980 · Camped on Oct 24, 2021 at Campsite #34
We had a great three nights at the Chisos Basin Campground! The camp hosts walked around to welcome us. We had a picnic table, bear lockers, a grill, enough room for our tent, and easy access to the bathrooms. This campground has great access to the Window View Trail and Emory Peak area trails, as well as the camp store and lodge. The location is in an incredibly beautiful location and it was so magical to be surrounded by the Chisos Mountains.
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@JAMESM230 · Camped on Oct 23, 2021 at Campsite #34
I love big Bend and was gonna reserve 5 days at Rio Grande Campsite but everyday I would have to move because sporadic availability . But the deal breaker for me and many campers is this ties up your whole morning especially on short winter days ,when you could go out on a long hike but you have to waste half of you day with the midday check-in and then you no longer have a full day of hiking trails and the afternoon is too short . How can this be remedied?
Good
@SarahS723 · Camped on Jun 9, 2021 at Campsite #34
This campground was the most beautiful the sites were a bit small and close, but we would stay here again. The basin is gorgeous!
The bathrooms were clean and functional. The volunteer ranger/hosts were so informative and helpful!
The bathrooms were clean and functional. The volunteer ranger/hosts were so informative and helpful!
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