Chisos Basin Group Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Chisos Basin Group Campground is part of Big Bend National Park in Texas (4 hrs 9 min west of Del Rio, TX) with an elevation of 5,174 feet. There are a total of 7 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. Max equipment length is 120 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $40.00 to $60.00. Some amenities include flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.

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During the lodge construction the High Chisos area trails (South Rim, East Rim, Colima, Boot Canyon) and their designated campsites will be accessible from trails that originate from outside the Chisos Basin (Blue Creek Trail or Juniper Canyon Trail). Beginning May 1, 2026 and until normal trail access resumes from the Chisos Basin, Chisos Backpacking campsites will not be reservable online. A backpacking permit will be required and can be obtained in person up to 24 hours in advance at the Panther Junction Visitor Center. During this Consruction the Chisos Basin campground will be closed, please consider a stay at the Rio Grande Village campground.

New reservations for the Chisos Basin campground are temporarily on hold, due to a Level 3 water emergency in the Chisos Basin caused by a broken water pump. We do not yet have an estimate for when water service to the Basin will resume. Other developed areas in the park are not affected by this emergency.

NOTE: These alerts were current on the reservation website as of 14 hours ago.

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Campsite Reviews (53)

4.3 out of 5

5 star		66%
4 star		15%
3 star		8%
2 star		4%
1 star		8%

@RamiroRC13FE23 · Camped on Dec 4, 2025 at Campsite #N

The view and weather in this site is simply amazing

@AKB8184A9F300E · Camped on Nov 20, 2025 at Campsite #N

The group campgrounds were excellent with a fantastic view of the state and sunset over the mountains. The store by the Chisos Mountain Lodge is well stocked with basic groceries. Had we known this we likely would not have brought as much food in our cooler and purchased at the store as needed. The nearby Lost Mine Trail and Window were beautiful.

@PhillipAA5AD27 · Camped on Nov 10, 2025 at Campsite #N

Have visited before and loved it. However, this time we found the camp host and maintenance guy very rude. Almost harassing. Will not be visiting again.

@GaelleME53FCBC · Camped on Nov 8, 2025 at Campsite #O

Chisos campground is the most beautiful campground I ever camped at, the views are amazing

@KaylaB1267719 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #O

The park rangers were SO kind, helpful, and informational. The site itself was beautiful.

@SusieS3628819 · Camped on Apr 8, 2025 at Campsite #O

Seemed over crouded, site was smaller than expected for a big group.

@BeauD6F720B1D7 · Camped on Feb 28, 2025 at Campsite #Q

The site was large enough for our group, site and bathrooms were clean.

@BenjaminW44188 · Camped on Feb 7, 2025 at Campsite #O

Absolutely beautiful views. Large campsite, near a bathroom, just next to a major trailhead. Loved it.

@BRADLEYN5B682A · Camped on Feb 7, 2025 at Campsite #L

We enjoyed the location and no light pollution to view the night sky.

@CarlosG5831165 · Camped on Jan 18, 2025 at Campsite #Q

Our Boy Scout unit had a great camping experience. The site had a magnificent view of the park.

@TrevorR5392715 · Camped on Nov 6, 2024 at Campsite #L

amazing

@MiquelaS3ED266 · Camped on Nov 3, 2024 at Campsite #L

We had an incredible experience at this campsite. The sites were spacious, clean, and quiet during our visit. The camp host was helpful when we had questions and the bathrooms were accessible and clean. The trailheads located at the site were fantastic and we couldnt beat the sunset views. We cant wait to visit this campground again in the future.

@CourtneyL53012 · Camped on Oct 27, 2024 at Campsite #R

Amazing experience and campgrounds. All restrooms are kept in pristine condition and the views are unimaginable. Highly highly recommend chisos basin especially with family.

@RachelR8534803 · Camped on Apr 3, 2024 at Campsite #N

Bring your hats and coats! Views, stars, and trail access are spectacular!

@AngelaB3904301 · Camped on Apr 2, 2024 at Campsite #M

Location was DEFINITELY 5-stars. Couldn't beat the prime viewing location for the sunsets through Window View. Camp host and neighbors were great. We appreciated being in the middle of the park, with easy access to all major roads and cooler temperatures during the day. We also appreciated knocking off almost a half-mile on the Window Trail Hike, which had an alternate trailhead in the group campground! We were conveniently close to the Lost Mine Trailhead for our sunrise hike. Flatness of the tent sites = 3-stars. There were two sites flat enough for two 10x10 tents, our smaller tents were stuck on hillier locations. We put the smallest tent under the shade tree, which is apparently an animal habitat all on its own. Considering the whole campsite is built on a hillside, this was a minor inconvenience once the tents were up (we were able to move a few tables to improve tent locations). My ONLY complaint: friendly skunk who liked to visit the group campground in the evening and night time... even before everyone went to bed! (Once night, they even joined our neighbors for dinner... Fortunately, no one was sprayed) The last night, the skunks were joined by two foxes who visited a neighboring campsite.

@AutumnFDC73ADA · Camped on Mar 28, 2024 at Campsite #N

The PERFECT group campground. Sunrises and sunsets were incredible. Can't wait to get back out here

@KatrinaG752818 · Camped on Mar 13, 2024 at Campsite #N

The group campsites are in a beautiful spot in the basin with an excellent sunrise/sunset beyond the mountains around. Each site has several picnic tables and a pavilion roof above them. Water spigots are spaced through the group area and shared among a couple of sites. Bathroom was clean. Cleaning sink was provided for washing dishes but it was pretty stinky and dank - would benefit from airing out but sign on the door says to keep closed. 2 large bear food lockers at each site - plenty of room to put coolers and food bins into. Its nice to be in the center of BBNP at this site. Site is really close to Lost Mine Trail, one of the more popular trails - limited parking at this one starts filling up by 7:30 am on spring break week. We had a great week and are grateful to have booked the site!

@BeccaG5876513D · Camped on Mar 10, 2024 at Campsite #N

Such a great location! And great facilities.

@DenisF26C54EE7 · Camped on Feb 24, 2024 at Campsite #P

Great fellowship for our Texas Master Naturalists group.

@MatthewD639755 · Camped on Jan 7, 2024 at Campsite #R

Good campground. Plenty of space. Water access.

@ChelseaC777496 · Camped on Dec 30, 2023 at Campsite #L

We stayed in Chisos Group Campground for 2 nights. The restrooms were closed, but a few port-a-potties were set up. Unfortunately, those were filled and quickly closed as well. Signs were posted to use the single campground that was a little ways down the road. I was extremely disappointed in the bathroom situation. But the campsite itself was nice and clean. All 3 bear boxes were in working order.

@DanielM5313297 · Camped on Dec 26, 2023 at Campsite #M

Great site, however be warned, there is no roof/shelter like it is shown on the photo. Didn't bother us, but may have been a problem if we got rain.One of the tables fits nicely under a tree nook, which could provide decent cover during light rain.Other than that, site is clean, level, next to a water spicket and close to trash bins. Very convenient and very picturesque.

@JonathanCBA9F8 · Camped on Dec 10, 2023 at Campsite #M

The campsite was incredible! Our site particularly had a really great view of the lower basin toward window, but you can probably see all of it from each site. There was no trash anywhere, and the tables and bear boxes made it really easy to cook and store all of our food!

@NataliaTD49421 · Camped on Nov 6, 2023 at Campsite #N

The Chisos Basin Campground is by far my favorite in the park. I love waking up to being surrounded by mountains. Ive been coming to Big Bend for nearly a decade and the Chisos Basin Campground has always been an incredible and scenic camp. Everyone is always so welcoming and nice, the sites are well maintained, bathrooms are clean and functional and the scenery is just unreal. The Basin store and visitor center are also very conveniently a close drive away. My friends and my husband that I have brought to Big Bend for the very first time have all agreed the Chisos Basin is a game changer in the camping scene. 10/10 would recommend. I loved it here the very first time I went, I still love it just as much, if not more, like I did the first time. This will forever be my favorite place in the world.

@AdamK2705815 · Camped on Nov 2, 2023 at Campsite #P

The location is awesome, and many of the mountain trails are easily accessible from the campsite. Star gazing was great here too.

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