Big Bend National Park43
Campsite #43 at Chisos Basin Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX
$16
Campsite #43
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 19 ft | Parallel |
| 1 | good |
7/14
7/27
Campsite #43 Features: Drive-In access, Parallel parking, 19ft driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (16)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 69% |
| 4 star | | 19% |
| 3 star | | 6% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 6% |
@MahreenAB5078C · Camped on Apr 26, 2025 at Campsite #43
Beautiful camp ground surrounded by mountains and easy access to the best hikes. Fresh drinking water available at multiple locations. The camp host was courteous and helpful. The restrooms need an upgrade with addition of stall, shower, and improved maintenance/service. But overall the views during the day, the stargazing at night, and waking up to forest sounds were the highlight of our trip. Cant wait to visit again once the renovation is done.
@AmberB2127441 · Camped on Apr 23, 2025 at Campsite #43
Our first time at big bend and we loved it! This spot was perfect for our family and the views were great! Neighbors didnt feel too close to us.
@JonahS385250C4 · Camped on Mar 11, 2025 at Campsite #43
Campsites are flat and accessible. No flush toilets available due to drought which is something to be aware of
@MicheleNCE4D74 · Camped on Feb 19, 2025 at Campsite #43
Gorgeous campground nestled into the Chisos Mountains. Sites had bear boxes to secure belongings and ample flat space to pitch a tent or two. Bathrooms were a short walk away and were heated plus the buildings had a sink for washing dishes. Its also super close to a ton of trailheads for amazing hikes. Highly recommend staying here while in Big Bend NP.
@JeffM1730911 · Camped on Feb 6, 2025 at Campsite #43
Good spot nice view, but our neighbors were really loud laid into the night
@WilliamW688008 · Camped on Jan 14, 2025 at Campsite #43
Great views, great weather, great trails, great accommodations!
@DarylAnn7171E3 · Camped on Dec 12, 2024 at Campsite #43
Camping as a family of 5, kids age 8-13: Kids participated in Jr. Ranger Program. All volunteers/rangers at the stations were helpful.Chisos Basin Tent Camping--camp hosts were excellent, kind, hospitable. Window Trail, Tuff Canyon, Santa Elena Canyon--all enjoyable and easy for the range of ages we had.
@KimN6413755 · Camped on Sep 26, 2024 at Campsite #43
Friendly, Safe, Beautiful Environment. Great Campground host!
@TeresaC3126082 · Camped on Mar 17, 2024 at Campsite #43
ABSOLUTELY LOVE Big Bend!!! Took my fiance who is under a year to Texas. He came from Colorado and was impressed with how beautiful Big Ben is. We slept on the east rim and we kept stopping for the views. I go every year and now my soon to be husband will enjoy yearly trips to this beautiful national park.
@EricKDAE7AA581 · Camped on Feb 16, 2024 at Campsite #43
camping in the Chisos...priceless. every campsite is a great campsite. please pickup after yourselves and keep the place clean.
@DuaneP77967965 · Camped on Apr 27, 2023 at Campsite #43
Had an excellent time with the family in Big Bend. The road to the campsites was rather narrow. The campgrounds were real quiet and other visitors were real respectful. My kids were probably the loudest ones around. The Window View Trail got fairly crowded at sunset but all visitors were nice to each other. We could have spent several more days at the park. I think spending at least one day in each part of the park would have allowed for more time to see more of the park but I didn't want to tire out or bore my kids (4 & 5 years old). When we return we will spend a day each at the Rio Grande Valley, Chisos Basin, and Catalon area. Late April was a great time to visit as the temperatures were great, 80s in the day and 50s at night.
@ElizabethG139 · Camped on Jan 16, 2022 at Campsite #43
Beautiful campsite!
@FloydB346 · Camped on Jan 5, 2022 at Campsite #43
the site was not as listed. It was not big enough nfor anything but a small car and tent.
@KaliC711 · Camped on Dec 20, 2021 at Campsite #43
Going to sleep and waking up in Chisos Basin was perfect. It was great to be in a central location in the park, close to some nice trails, and be in the middle of the mountains.
@MeganJ336 · Camped on Oct 28, 2021 at Campsite #43
We loved camping in the Chisos Basin campground! You are surrounded by beauty and man, the stars at night were fantastic. You are close to other campers but it did not feel like you are on top of one another’s sites. Bathroom facilities are scattered about the campground, and bear proof storage containers are present at each site.
@WhitneyM560 · Camped on Jun 30, 2021 at Campsite #43
I camped in a tent (in the back of my truck) here for a few days June/July 2021. The scenery was spectacular in and around the campground. The restroom was clean. The park was pretty full but overall pretty quiet. The staff was helpful. I hiked The Window Trail and The Lost Mine Trail. I recommend them both. The temperature was nice at the campgrounds altitude. When you venture out into the rest of the park it is incredibly hot (102 degrees F). Be prepared.
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