Big Bend National Park45
Campsite #45 at Chisos Basin Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX
$16
Campsite #45
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 23 ft | Back-in |
| 2 | good |
6/6
Campsite #45 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 23ft driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (14)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 79% |
| 4 star | | 21% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@ChaseS8FAB896A · Camped on Apr 2, 2025 at Campsite #45
Love Chisos, been camping there for over 25 years.
@GaryR1641966 · Camped on Feb 21, 2025 at Campsite #45
We had never been. Will definitely return. Nice campgrounds. Hikes we took were doable and scenic. Enjoyed the bat talk at the evening amphitheater event. Beautiful place
@DeborahH212620 · Camped on Feb 9, 2025 at Campsite #45
Signs need to be placed on the doors of the dishwashing stations. Signs on faucets need to indicate location of dishwashing stations. During the week, I ran into multiple people who had no knowledge of the dishwashing stations and were using the faucets.
@ChellaSEFD0232 · Camped on Dec 27, 2024 at Campsite #45
Very good. Clean.
@ThomasS5574085 · Camped on Dec 23, 2024 at Campsite #45
With the covered pavilion this site worked all very well for me and my two sons - we each had our own tent (3 tents in total) with no problem for space. We enjoyed seeing the gray fox every night that runs around looking for food. Only downside is you are close to your neighboring tent sites - but considering we needed the space for 3 tents it was worth it.
@KimberlyC97404 · Camped on Nov 10, 2024 at Campsite #45
Probably the premier camping spot in TX. Area is small, not much privacy and the sites are crazy uneven. You don't even care when you look around you at those gorgeous mountains. And very helpful park hosts!
@StevenP6378402 · Camped on Sep 5, 2024 at Campsite #45
Definitely worth staying in Chisos Basin. The night sky views were fantastic, though you may need to give the clouds time to clear. If you plan to make the hike to Emory Peak, don't expect it to be like your average trail experience. (Don't forget to BYO toilet paper for the latrine) It was worth it, but we felt it the entire way back. Seeing a black bear did help make the return hike more enjoyable. The staff were friendly and helpful and we couldn't have asked for a better start to our anniversary trip.
@StephenS245469 · Camped on Jun 8, 2024 at Campsite #45
Great awning and table!
@RasmaBD3A78569 · Camped on Apr 27, 2024 at Campsite #45
There are no bad campsites at Chisos Basin. Great views from each and every site, plenty of very clean rest rooms, friendly and helpful camp hosts. You can hike into the breathtaking surrounding Chisos peaks on the Windows trail, with the trailhead right in the campground, or on the Lost Mines trail, with the trailhead a few miles away. Spend at least four or five nights to more thoroughly see and experience this vast and beautiful park!
@RobertL7452920 · Camped on Apr 13, 2024 at Campsite #45
Nice campground with sites quite close together. Our reserved site did not have a level parking space (most dont). As we are traveling in a van and not camping in a tent, this was a problem. The camp host offered to put us in a somewhat more level site, which we appreciated. Do walk up to watch the sunset at window view outside the visitor center and definitely hike the window trail. It was our favorite.
@annettejB56408 · Camped on Jan 28, 2024 at Campsite #45
I stayed at each of the established campgrounds in Big Bend (tent camping in January). Chisos had awesome views and easy access to trails, the Visitor Center, the store and restaurant. So beautiful!
@KimW8616866 · Camped on Jul 7, 2023 at Campsite #45
George the camp host was amazing and friendly. Ranger Kim also gave me amazing recommendations for the area. The bathrooms were very well taken care of. The camp site is beautiful. Due to the higher elevation the nights got cooler so sleeping was pleasant. I loved that some sites had a shade/cover over the picnic table. The bear box is also very helpful.
@KennyS305 · Camped on Nov 20, 2021 at Campsite #45
Great experience, clean and well maintained. Only downside was that it was crowded...lot's of noisy people. Thank you for having Wi-Fi available.
@JaimeR333 · Camped on Nov 18, 2021 at Campsite #45
Beautiful scenery. Great camp site with shaded picnic table, charcoal grill, and lockbox to store food overnight. Restrooms are close by and clean. Trash and recycling are available near by as well. Only other comment was that it's so quiet it's easy to hear neighbors.
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