Campsite #R at Chisos Basin Group Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX

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Group Site #R

8 reviews
Drive-In 20 people
50 ft Parallel
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Campsite #R Features: Drive-In access, Parallel parking, 50ft driveway, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (8)

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@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.
@MatthewD639755 · Camped on Jan 7, 2024 at Campsite #R
Good campground. Plenty of space. Water access.
@AustinF2461423 · Camped on Jan 9, 2023 at Campsite #R
Campsite location has breathtaking views and has all that is necessary to camp comfortably. Very happy with my experience!
@LindaL449 · Camped on Jan 20, 2022 at Campsite #R
It was so cold - 17 degrees! If only the lodge restaurant had been open for breakfast, but alas, there were staffing issues and we understand. But with no fire allowed, breakfast was no fun and very cold. Thank you for heating the bathroom!
@AdilA911 · Camped on Nov 4, 2021 at Campsite #R
The campground was well maintained and the facilities were clean. Our site R has a great view of the window that looked great at sunrise and sunset. Easy to access. And of course the night sky was fantastic. We used the metal containers on site to store food. The tent site was a bit uneven at places but not much of an issue if you have a comfy sleeping pad or better yet a mattress. The site gives good access to the window trail.
@JerryW400 · Camped on Dec 2, 2019 at Campsite #R
The campsite was well kept and clean. Cache boxes very nice feature.

The local trails were well kept and easy to access. The hot spring was somewhat of a disappointment, no changing facilities.
The driving trails were very interesting with wildlife, various vegetation, and formations.

This park is very BIG and 2-3 days are not enough to do it justfice. Would recommend 4-days minimum in the park.
@CurtisW362 · Camped on Oct 4, 2019 at Campsite #R
The weather was wonderful and we saw lots of wild animals up close
@StephanG945 · Camped on Sep 30, 2019 at Campsite #R
Every year I take our Freshman Biology class to Chisos Basin for ecological studies in BBNP. The Chisos Basin is fantastic; its diversity, climate, accessibility to trails is outstanding. Restroom facilities could be updated, but are sufficient for campers' needs.

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