Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, Tx) — Big Bend National Park
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2023

Ideal spot for exploring the Chisos Mtns

My husband and I loved this place and would come back in a second BUT….it’s not for everyone. 16$ a night and needs to be booked on Recreation.gov The campground is tucked in a basin of the mountains. The road to get here is steep and windy but paved and beautiful! The sites are small, often unique and not level. So…if you are camping with a bigger rig. This is not for you. You will likely not fit in the sites and/or will be VERY unlevel. The sites are ideal for small vans/tents/campers. Some sites are honestly even unmanageable for any camper situation other than a tent. Most sites had a sun shade/gazebo with a table and a bear/javelina box. Some of the sites have a parking area on one side of the campground road and the actual site on the other side. Look closely on the website before booking to be sure the site will work for you! We had site 15, 17 and 41 for the days we were there and all worked for our Chevy van with the use of blocks for leveling. 43 and 47 also looked particularly nice to us. Site 16 is one where your actual site is across the street from your parking area. Also no generator use so beware of that. They don’t even like you to have your car idling for long so plan accordingly if you need power from a generator or your car. Otherwise this campground has all the things you’ll need other than electrical hookups and showers. Potable water, trash and flush toilets. Visitor center is close by and most trails are easily accessible from the campground. Don’t miss the sunsets from the window view trail! Amazing.

Site15, 17, 41
Month of VisitJanuary
  • Review photo of Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, Tx) — Big Bend National Park by Aliza  N., January 17, 2023
  • Review photo of Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, Tx) — Big Bend National Park by Aliza  N., January 17, 2023
  • Review photo of Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, Tx) — Big Bend National Park by Aliza  N., January 17, 2023
  • Review photo of Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, Tx) — Big Bend National Park by Aliza  N., January 17, 2023
  • Review photo of Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, Tx) — Big Bend National Park by Aliza  N., January 17, 2023
  • Review photo of Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, Tx) — Big Bend National Park by Aliza  N., January 17, 2023
  • Review photo of Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, Tx) — Big Bend National Park by Aliza  N., January 17, 2023