Big Bend National Park55
Campsite #55 at Chisos Basin Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX
$16
Campsite #55
| Walk-In | 8 people |
| 24 ft | Parallel |
| 2 | good |
2/22
3/31
Campsite #55 Features: Walk-In access, Parallel parking, Fire ring w/ Grill, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
2.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 80% |
| 4 star | | 12% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@JacobND0B8C458 · Camped on Mar 2, 2026 at Campsite #55
Campsite was very small and rocky, with no shade or shelter from wind (it was very windy overnight). Facilities were very dated and overused. The basin itself is beautiful, and this site had easy access to the Window Trail (significantly shorter distance and less elevation than hiking from the lodge).
@BlakeM9880863 · Camped on Dec 13, 2025 at Campsite #55
Good campground. Sites are kind of packed together. Close to the trailhead and excellent night skies. Strong winds and hard soil so bring good stakes.
Good
@DeanM2529362 · Camped on Feb 22, 2025 at Campsite #55
Great site and location for explorations. Spectacular view.
Good
@NikiaC67CD312E · Camped on Feb 15, 2025 at Campsite #55
cool campsite, great surroundings, flush toilets nearby.
No Service
@GENEVFCE3B6B4F · Camped on Feb 6, 2025 at Campsite #55
Excellent access to hiking trails from the campground. Good to have bear bins, but they were a bit closer to the campsites than I would've preferred.
Good
@TaylorCBD260E0 · Camped on Jan 12, 2025 at Campsite #55
I absolutely always enjoy staying in the basin. Its such a magical place to be.
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@ClareN1589FC85 · Camped on Nov 5, 2024 at Campsite #55
Loved it but had a campground incident at 5:30 am one morning with 2 women who were talking very loud and woke everyone up. We attended the coffee with a ranger program and loved it. Very informative about recycling and the park. So great to hear about all that is happening and future steps to address these issues.
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@DominicCF89A43 · Camped on Mar 12, 2024 at Campsite #55
Gorgeous setting for a campground! We will be back.
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@RyanL5089068 · Camped on Mar 1, 2024 at Campsite #55
Clean. Well appointed. Pleasant experience.
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@AndrewG6411791 · Camped on Apr 30, 2023 at Campsite #55
The park was kept very clean, and the camping site was great
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@ThomasM8282631 · Camped on Feb 20, 2023 at Campsite #55
Great scenery. Washing basins were very handy.
@ADAMS8586850 · Camped on Feb 15, 2023 at Campsite #55
Gorgeous location. Campsites are a bit packed tight together, it can feel like everyone is in someone else's site, otherwise it's nice.
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@JenniferE3D246 · Camped on Jan 1, 2023 at Campsite #55
Wow, great experience. The campsite 51 was private, clean, and beautiful. There are steps to go up to get to it, so just be aware of that. It can get really windy, so if you are not in the campsite lower your tents. It was 30 mph with gusts up to 55 when we were there. Our tents stayed, but there were alot that did not stay up while people were gone hiking. This campground is friendly, clean, and absolutely wonderful. There are no showers or water in the sites, so be prepared. Bathrooms are clean and have electricity, and there is use of a utility sink for dishes as well. IF you leave food out critters, bees, ect will come So keep your area clean. We had a great time hiking in the area. Ages 14-53.
Good
@GeorgeK7332702 · Camped on Nov 29, 2022 at Campsite #55
Great campground...
@MatthewH260473 · Camped on Nov 16, 2022 at Campsite #55
Great location. Went in mid-November and you definitely prepare for cold nights be the weather is perfect for hiking! The camping site was huge and had large picnic tables. Please clean out the bear locker when you leave your campsite. We had to throw out the former residents decomposing fish from the locker. Not a huge deal, and the views completely made us forget!
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@ShawnM1338429 · Camped on May 25, 2022 at Campsite #55
The Chisos Basin campground is an excellent place to camp within the National park. The weather is cooler than the other campgrounds and popular hiking trails are close by. Campsite #55 offers some privacy from the road and surrounding sites but requires climbing up some steps from the parking spot. There isn't any shade so you'll have to bring your own canopy. A tree near the parking is a good spot for a camping shower. The Widow trail head is located near the site so all you need to do is leave from your campsite. Make sure to hit the trail no later than 9:00 am as the sun gets rather hot on the way back. The trail starts out going down on the way there so it is all up hill on the way back. Make sure to take plenty of water(double of what you think is enough)! The Basin Loop and the Window View trail heads are located at the Chisos Mountain Lodge and are worth exploring. The Lost Mine trail is a short drive and offers beautiful scenery. As long as you're on the trail by 9:00am there is plenty of shade on the way up. Make sure to buy Gatorade at the Lodge store to take on your hikes! The campsite is quite by the evening since most people are out hiking all day and are tired. The stars fill the night skyline and are relaxing to gaze at. The campground host (Jeff & Kim) are very nice and extremely helpful toward guests. They are willing to provide valuable information about hiking, wildlife and the surrounding area.
@NicholasW99752 · Camped on Feb 11, 2022 at Campsite #55
Great space and easy to navigate. Had a great time! (despite the cold winds that blew in)
@SethS9248443 · Camped on Jan 12, 2022 at Campsite #55
One of my favorite campsites anywhere in the world. Beautiful setting, lovey camp hosts. Cant wait to go back
@SethS839 · Camped on Jan 12, 2022 at Campsite #55
One of my favorite campsites anywhere in the world. Beautiful setting, lovey camp hosts. Can’t wait to go back
Good
@AnnetteK644 · Camped on Jan 6, 2022 at Campsite #55
The location of this site is very convenient.
We had a nice and private spot and enjoyed our stay.
We had a nice and private spot and enjoyed our stay.
No Service
@InbarY578 · Camped on Dec 23, 2021 at Campsite #55
It was super easy and quick to book a campsite through the app. You can view the exact location and what you are close to like restroom and other facilities.
No Service
@JeffreyH206902 · Camped on Dec 20, 2021 at Campsite #55
The campsite is very convenient to many of the best hiking trails in the park. You should note that the only place to get a shower in the park is at Rio Grande Village (30-40 mins away) and that no campfires are permitted anywhere in the park. We had a good 2-night visit and the campsite was clean and comfortable for our two small tents.
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