Campsite #55 at Chisos Basin Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX

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Campsite #55

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Walk-In 8 people
24 ft Parallel
2 good
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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 (16)

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@DeanM2529362 · Camped on Feb 22, 2025 at Campsite #55
Great site and location for explorations. Spectacular view.
@NikiaC67CD312E · Camped on Feb 15, 2025 at Campsite #55
cool campsite, great surroundings, flush toilets nearby.
@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.
@TaylorCBD260E0 · Camped on Jan 12, 2025 at Campsite #55
I absolutely always enjoy staying in the basin. Its such a magical place to be.
@DavidL8659169 · Camped on Dec 14, 2024 at Campsite #55
We like the foxes.
@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.
@DominicCF89A43 · Camped on Mar 12, 2024 at Campsite #55
Gorgeous setting for a campground! We will be back.
@RyanL5089068 · Camped on Mar 1, 2024 at Campsite #55
Clean. Well appointed. Pleasant experience.
@AndrewG6411791 · Camped on Apr 30, 2023 at Campsite #55
The park was kept very clean, and the camping site was great
@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
@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.
@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.
@GeorgeK571 · Camped on Dec 5, 2021 at Campsite #55
Wonderful experience.
@JamesK857 · Camped on Nov 6, 2021 at Campsite #55
Great NP, Great Campground. Very helpful host.
@MARKH248 · Camped on Sep 20, 2021 at Campsite #55
Chisos Basin is a great place to visit. Views within the park are amazing. If camping, (I was tent camping) be ready for lack of shade. I brought a self supporting canopy and was glad I had it. Use the food storage lockers. Bears are in the camp. Camp hosts and rangers are friendly and helpful. They are ready to enforce rules when necessary--someone was flying a drone in the park and they shut down that activity. Restrooms were clean. I recommend both the Lost Mine Trail and Windows Trail. Both are listed as "moderate" but have their challenges. Incredible views from east rim of mountains on the Lost Mine trail. However, It is a good climb. Windows trail gets you close to plants and animals on the Basin floor. Be ready for some prickly pears. It takes some rock scrambling for the last few hundred yards to get to the Window.
@MichaelA360 · Camped on Jun 29, 2021 at Campsite #55
More bears!!

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