Big Bend National Park25
Campsite #25 at Chisos Basin Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX
$16
Campsite #25
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 24 ft | Parallel |
| 2 | good |
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Campsite #25 Features: Drive-In access, Parallel parking, 24-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 | | 72% |
| 4 star | | 24% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@LouiseG11012AC · Camped on Dec 27, 2025 at Campsite #25
Big Bend is a big beautiful park. Your stay should include traveling thru the entire park. Hiking, driving enjoying the river, stars and Mexico
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@LouiseG11012AC · Camped on Dec 27, 2025 at Campsite #25
Big Bend is a big beautiful park. Your stay should include traveling thru the entire park. Hiking, driving enjoying the river, stars and Mexico
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@LouiseG11012AC · Camped on Dec 25, 2025 at Campsite #25
Big Bend NP has been my go to place since the 70s. Hiking, driving RossMaxwell Rd, 4WD River Road, Hot Springs, Boquillas, Ernst Tinaja, Santa Elena and just relaxing are just what is needed. I love camping in the Basin as well as Rio Grande Village. Make sure you plan to be in BBNP for several days, take your time to enjoy the park from end to end.
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@LouiseG11012AC · Camped on Dec 25, 2025 at Campsite #25
Big Bend NP has been my go to place since the 70s. Hiking, driving RossMaxwell Rd, 4WD River Road, Hot Springs, Boquillas, Ernst Tinaja, Santa Elena and just relaxing are just what is needed. I love camping in the Basin as well as Rio Grande Village. Make sure you plan to be in BBNP for several days, take your time to enjoy the park from end to end.
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@ChandraM65B81F · Camped on Dec 23, 2025 at Campsite #25
Beautiful campground nestled in Big Bend NP. Very clean and park hosts were kind and helpful. There is a trailhead to The Window Trail at the campground. It's the best place to start the trail which is absolutely beautiful. I love the reservation system. I signed up to receive notifications when campsites opened up and it worked very well. Such a great process.
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@NicoloC3D2BDF5 · Camped on Nov 28, 2025 at Campsite #25
The campsite is absolutely gorgeous, we saw Mexican Jays, Deer, Roadrunners and Stick Bugs before even hitting any trails! It's also spacious and well-serviced.I also wanted to give a shout-out to the volunteers on duty at the site, they were extremely kind and helpful.
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@EmelyseC9E9893 · Camped on Oct 11, 2025 at Campsite #25
We had a lovely stay here at the Chisos Basin Campground. Would highly recommend it for anyone looking to explore the outdoors! We loved climbing up Emory Peak, visiting the Balanced Rock, and swimming in the Santa Elena Canyon.
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@pierreg94B3481 · Camped on Jan 10, 2025 at Campsite #25
you all really need to have showers
@AnthonyG2C1B3A · Camped on Jan 6, 2025 at Campsite #25
Beautiful scenery everywhere you look.
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@MelW95B524DBE2 · Camped on Oct 24, 2024 at Campsite #25
The camp stewards at Chisos Basin were incredibly helpful and informative. The camp site was well-maintained, and I appreciated how much communication and effort went into making sure all the visitors left minimal impact on the local wildlife and environment. It's a truly special place and I look forward to returning.
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@LucyFC8720C703 · Camped on Oct 7, 2024 at Campsite #25
We hiked the window trail the first afternoon & did the South Rim trail the second day. After each hike we relaxed with a good hot meal at the Basin Restaurant. Nighttime was super peaceful & the stargazing is amazing! We love it at BBNP!!
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@EdwardC8595351 · Camped on May 28, 2024 at Campsite #25
Both the park and the campground were nicer than we expected, despite the plus-100 degree heat everyday. My wife and I were particularly impressed with the very friendly and helpful campground host, George Hazelhurst. While we camp fairly frequently in hosted-campgrounds, we seldom have interacted with the campground host other than to check-in in to our camping spot. George came by our campsite on is own and entered into a very informative and fun discussion about the park, his job, and his experiences at the park. He was just tremendous! For an unpaid volunteer, he was more than anyone could have expected or have hoped for!
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@CooperLC917FB9 · Camped on Apr 16, 2024 at Campsite #25
Beautiful area with a wonderful view. My only complaint is that lights outside the restrooms are left on all night, polluting the wonderful view of the night sky. This is especially disappointing considering this is an International Dark Sky Park.
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@JeramiM5281300 · Camped on Apr 4, 2024 at Campsite #25
Pretty spacious site with wonderful views of the mountains. Bathrooms were fairly clean and plenty of accessible drinking water.
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@DarwinF6B6CF90 · Camped on Mar 9, 2024 at Campsite #25
As described, the size and levelness of campsites varies but we found our space to be adequate.Note that some sites have cover over picnic table others do not. We also happened to have one of the several water spigots near by. There is generally no separation between camp sites and so sound (including early departure or late arrivals, snoring and noise carries far and easily). Depending on the site, people may cut through your site to reach bathrooms or hiking trails.
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@JohnM1144946 · Camped on Oct 20, 2023 at Campsite #25
Only negative about the campsites is that many are no where near level (for RV/trailer)
@AdamP2460050 · Camped on Jul 11, 2023 at Campsite #25
This was my second visit to Big Bend. Last time I was down in Rio Grande Village, but opted for a different and much cooler place to camp this time. Had a fantastic time camping in the basin. Cooler, more private, and I swear the stars were more stunning!
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@BenjaminD24014 · Camped on May 11, 2023 at Campsite #25
Clean and quiet campground. Verizon services worked.
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@SarahR6066410 · Camped on May 4, 2023 at Campsite #25
Absolutely stunning spot and exactly a expected!
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@Louisren41BD88 · Camped on May 1, 2023 at Campsite #25
Beautifull Chisos campground in the mountains. Some sites very smalls. Hosts very helpfull. Very beautifull trails. Thanks!
@AlainaP2C487C9 · Camped on Feb 26, 2023 at Campsite #25
Wonderful campground with quick access to water at most sites and a short hike up to the camp store. Perfect spot to camp before hiking into the trails at the Chisos Basin Visitor Center.
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@KristynBAA47E4 · Camped on Jun 5, 2022 at Campsite #25
Went the first week of June. Although quite hot late morning through the afternoon, even in the Basin, the nights were perfect for tent camping! We brought hammocks and hung them from the beams of the picnic awning and literally hung out all afternoon after a good morning hike. We camped Sunday through Friday, so a full four days of Big Bend. Every hike and outing was unique! We did Lost Mine, the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive down to Santa Elena Canyon (and the trail there), the Window Trail, and Emory Peak on the last day! We hit the trail at 5:30a.m. with headlamps to beat most of the heat of the day. It was glorious! Our family of 5 (ages 10 to 50) made it up and back down by 1:15p.m., even making several stops for breaks, photos, snacks, and lunch where the Pinnacles Trail joins with the Emory Peak Trail. Fantastic variety of plants and trees everywhere! Would love to return again some day!!!
@FredB4895581 · Camped on May 15, 2022 at Campsite #25
First time at Big Bend and a desert environment. Thought the campground was great and the rangers were knowledgeable and helpful. Blown away by the mountains and great trails.
@StevenR7674985 · Camped on Mar 20, 2022 at Campsite #25
Great time at Chisnos basin campground. It would be nice if there were trash bins next to the recycle bins.
@GreggPE2D048E3 · Camped on Feb 25, 2022 at Campsite #25
This is the campground to strive for if your rig is small enough. It is closest to most of the prime sights in the park.
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