Big Bend National Park21
Campsite #21 at Chisos Basin Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX
$16
Tent Site #21
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 20 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | good |
5/1
Campsite #21 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 20-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 | | 60% |
| 4 star | | 28% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 8% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@AndrewC2299590 · Camped on Mar 2, 2026 at Campsite #21
Beautiful campground with great mountain views. Clean bathrooms with potable water. Generally quiet and dark by 8pm. Full moon and star views were great. Our campsite 021 was slightly elevated and got a little windy at night, but it was surprisingly private and its one of the few sites with a dedicated parking spot.
@AmandaF1656528 · Camped on Feb 16, 2026 at Campsite #21
Site 21 is a larger site with a flat area to set up your tent and shade! Some of the sites are rocky and uneven, but this one is not. Its also on the outer edge of the loop so felt more private but it is across the street from the site host. Many of the sites are close together.
@DavidG5648223 · Camped on Dec 29, 2025 at Campsite #21
While the campground is basic its worth it for the beauty of the park and easy access to the trails. Definitely heed the length limits on the spots, and that many of the RV spots are not level. We would definitely stay again though.
No Service
@BarbaraR956587 · Camped on Dec 4, 2025 at Campsite #21
Beautiful area, so glad I was able to visit before the Chisos Basin closes for renovations next spring!
Good
@BrettNCBB978F7 · Camped on Nov 10, 2025 at Campsite #21
Great little campsite with a semi steep driveway.
No Service
@NancyB3949689 · Camped on Jan 12, 2025 at Campsite #21
Attention the visiter center is close beetwee 12j to 13h.
@JohnEA98064AA1 · Camped on Dec 9, 2024 at Campsite #21
The Basin campground is nice and quiet. The views are great and the night skys are incredible. Restrooms were clean and convenient. It would definitely get 5 stars if there were showers.
Good
@huyT866AC80744 · Camped on Nov 20, 2024 at Campsite #21
Bathroom facilities could use some upgrade...very bad lighting condition and look and feel outdated.
@JohnW4841416 · Camped on May 13, 2024 at Campsite #21
I think 21 is the best tent site. It does get very windy here. The facilities are all kept clean and the volunteers and hosts were wonderful and knowledgeable.
Some Coverage
@AdamP2460050 · Camped on Apr 22, 2024 at Campsite #21
Whenever I visit Big Bend, it is a treat to stay at the campground in mountain basin! It's my home away from home when I visit the park.
No Service
@JacobWAFACEA30 · Camped on Mar 10, 2024 at Campsite #21
Great views of the mountains from campsite! Well kept sites. Campground has small sites with limited parking.
No Service
@ArielMC4D8A3B8 · Camped on Mar 8, 2024 at Campsite #21
chisos campsite was very cold and very windy, we didn't prepare for that but otherwise the campsite was lovely. recommend going to grapevine hills hike though the drive there is a bit like off roading
Excellent
@JarynS081BE08C · Camped on Nov 12, 2023 at Campsite #21
Loved our time in Chisos Basin! Just be aware that even if its not raining in the other areas of the park, it might be raining there since its up in the clouds. Honestly, the rain just added to the beautiful views. The clouds formed around the amazing red rock cliffs. We were so surprised by how green it was. Whatever youre expectations, it will exceed them! Pictures dont do this place justice. BIGGEST THING THOUGH: even though it may look like you have a covered picnic table, many of them have holes in the covering. It rained the first two days we were there, and we got drenched because we assumed that our picnic table would be covered completely. I have heard that some camping spots picnic table is completely covered, though. Bummed as well because we werent told the bathroom closest to us was closed for construction so we had to a hike a bit for a bathroom. Bathrooms are pretty cramped, so had to do my morning routine and nighttime routine very quickly. The camp hosts were super helpful and friendly!
Good
@TaylorN4668477 · Camped on Oct 29, 2023 at Campsite #21
This is more about the lodge. Which I know isnt the campground. But, there was a freeze and they shut the road down so we were trapped up there all day freezing. We went to the lodge to escape the cold. They werent very nice to us at the lodge which I found disappointing since we were all stuck up there together. It was recommended that we leave via email and we did but they didnt refund any of my campsite money and I also found that disappointing:
@JacyB5531964 · Camped on Jun 9, 2023 at Campsite #21
Loved visiting the park, it was beautiful! If you are camping, bring a fly net! This will help you I promise! 🦟
Good
@CharleneC39588 · Camped on Apr 22, 2023 at Campsite #21
This campsite does not have showers, so I brought a pop-up shower however was told by the host that these were not allowed since the water attracts bears. I wish they had disclosed that on their website as that would have changed my decision to make a reservation here.
@JoshuaG3099120 · Camped on Mar 20, 2023 at Campsite #21
staying at this campground is a MUST to get the full experience of Big Bend National Park! The campsites are stunningly situated in a valley surrounded by beautiful ridges and peaks, with stunning views of sunset and stars as you enjoy your campsite after a full day of exploring what other areas of the park have to offer. The bathroom facilities were adequate and clean for our needs.
No Service
@DarylH4740523 · Camped on Jul 29, 2022 at Campsite #21
Always love going to Big Bend National Park Chisos Basin campground. This year we brought 2 additional members totaling 9 persons. We had 2 campground reserved and it was perfect. Actually saw more animals this time around that the last 4 time we've been. There is a bear that comes into the campground to eat the tree berries. Saw some cubs as well! Try to get a campsite with an overhang, good for the summertime (when we went). Hike in the mornings and late afternoons!
Major Issues
@scottb3088469 · Camped on Jun 18, 2022 at Campsite #21
Amazing Campground! Top 5 of the cool NP campgrounds IMO.
@RandallDA8CCFE · Camped on May 5, 2022 at Campsite #21
Great site (21). Large, flat space for 3 tents. Limited light from other sites.
@JohnW4841416 · Camped on Mar 29, 2022 at Campsite #21
Great tent, small camper and trailer park. Clean, well managed, lots of hiking and sights to be seen. Nice, quiet and friendly!
Some Coverage
@BrianG7865186 · Camped on Mar 24, 2022 at Campsite #21
Beautiful location for the campground. Scenery was excellent. Sites were well kept and the restrooms very clean. Very quiet in the evening too.
@stuartPFF61A04 · Camped on Feb 11, 2022 at Campsite #21
Great location, very centrally located to see different parts of the park. The campsite was clean and had good tasting water and flush toilets. Would highly recommend.
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