Big Bend National Park24
Campsite #24 at Chisos Basin Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX
$16
Campsite #24
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 20 ft | Parallel |
| 2 | good |
6/7
Campsite #24 Features: Drive-In access, Parallel parking, 20ft driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (16)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 69% |
| 4 star | | 19% |
| 3 star | | 13% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@DannyK8568546 · Camped on Jan 4, 2025 at Campsite #24
Great base camp for all amazing, view stunning trails.
@KevinC5577695 · Camped on Dec 24, 2024 at Campsite #24
Best place to view the stars.Cramped and undisturbed with lots of kids.
@KendraH8370558 · Camped on Nov 2, 2024 at Campsite #24
My favorite place to stay I will come again.
@TiffanyS470934 · Camped on Mar 28, 2024 at Campsite #24
Wonderful campsite close to all the great hiking that starts at Chisos Basin. There is a small convenience store just up the road if needed for anything.
@MichaelF110976 · Camped on Feb 4, 2024 at Campsite #24
Great park to explore, the mountains were spectacular. Plenty of hikes for all skill levels and abilities. Fun 4x4 roads to explore, pay attention to the signs, some roads are just plain rough.Chicos Basin Campground was clean and quiet. Campground bathroom needed attention, other bathrooms in the park were spotless. Camp host said a ban on charcoal use was in effect, ok I get it with high winds. The next day winds were normal and a Karen informed me that the ban was still in effect, no signage to let you know. The next day I get a yellow slip and Im told I could be fined for another violation. Signage or better communication would be better than a Karen telling the host.Despite this issue its a great park.
@LarryN9D261D9B · Camped on Jan 4, 2024 at Campsite #24
We enjoyed our camping experience! Our campsite was just fine for our van. We loved the Window Hike.
@BryanB5307707 · Camped on Nov 16, 2023 at Campsite #24
The Chisos Basin is probably the most scenic area of the Park that can be reached on a paved road. The road is smooth but very narrow, and vehicles towing any kind of trailer are a hazard and all vehicles need to drive slowly. The campground is crowded with minimal spacing between campsites, especially compared to the campgrounds at Cottonwood and Rio Grande Village. The terrain is partially responsible for these issues, but it is clear that the infrastructure is inadequate and outdated. It would be ok, and even kind of quaint and retro, if there weren't so many people relative to the size of the area. The VC and store/hotel area more closely resembled an urban mall setting. You can't blame people for wanting to be there. And the renovations and upgrades planned for the area in 2024 or 2025 will certainly help. No one likes the timed entry option or the daily permit system, but something like that would improve visitor experience.We spent 2 nights in the campground. There was microtrash and toilet paper everywhere off to the side of our campsite. We hiked the Window Trail and the Trail up to Emery Peak, and there was an unpleasant amount of toilet paper off to the side of the trail. Most visitors there seemed to be in the less experienced category and were unaware of the LNT philosophy.I suspect that most actual NPS rangers were involved with the SAR mission to find the lost hiker up there, but we saw no rangers and all interactions were with volunteers (who are doing a great job, but visitors really want to interact with real rangers). Some ranger presence on the trails would be great, but was absent during our visit.Dogs were off leash on the trails and in the campground. I totally support the Park Service, but suggest that something needs to be done in the Basin.
@ReneGE518E5B80 · Camped on Jul 26, 2023 at Campsite #24
It is always nice to get away to Big Bend. This year, the camp hosts in the Basin were super friendly. When they learned that I was going to drive the hardest trail in the park (Black Gap), they said they would check on me the following night to make sure I did not get stuck out there.
@DavidH4210996 · Camped on May 11, 2023 at Campsite #24
Dark skies were unbelievable. Sun set on the Surrounding mountains and the window needs to be seen.
@BrettW2960972 · Camped on Apr 11, 2023 at Campsite #24
Nice campsite in a beautiful area. Keep an eye out for wildlife!
@TodS174 · Camped on Dec 12, 2021 at Campsite #24
Our Big Bend experience was incredible. Chisos Basin campground offers panoramic views of some of Big Bends most iconic sights, with excellent campsites and hiking. We also were so impressed by the Rangers and volunteers at Big Bend. We will definitely be returning! Thanks!
@KatharineZ287 · Camped on Oct 6, 2021 at Campsite #24
Always love coming here! The campsites were great, the camp host was amazing!
@DouglasR640 · Camped on May 24, 2021 at Campsite #24
The site was gorgeous. The camp hosts were extremely helpful and nice. The store was well stocked and provided great service. The trails were well marked and maintained. Big Bend National Park is, by far, the best National Park. The only reason I rated our experience as “good” was because one of the road construction crew threatened my father-in-law. This was not a hollow threat. It was so bad that the Park Ranger was called. The incident was brushed off by the Ranger but it should not have been. The construction worker should have been fired or at least reassigned. He was clearly not suitable to interact with people. Hopefully, he will be gone soon and others will not be subjected to his violence. Besides this one worker, I felt the road construction provided a small inconvenience considering what was being done to the road.
@ArielH785 · Camped on Feb 27, 2021 at Campsite #24
The area is absolutely beautiful. Campsite was perfect—good amount of space and had everything we needed. I wouldn’t mind the bathroom or washing station having warm/hot water, but I made do.
@AmandaT302 · Camped on Feb 7, 2021 at Campsite #24
Enjoyed my stay at this campground. Made friends with the neighbor campers. Had to get up early to bypass the traffic and the road closure. I recommend getting in before sunset as the road is pretty windy and dark. Some of the best star gazing there is here.
@MariaBlancaM80 · Camped on Feb 4, 2021 at Campsite #24
beautiful place; the hikes are amazing, no matter the place we choose to hike, we enjoy place we go.
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