Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX)
| Address | Park Headquarters, 1 Panther Junction, Big Bend National Park, TX, 79834 |
|---|---|
| State | TX |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | 432-477-1121 |
Amenities
DRINKING WATER
FOOD STORAGE LOCKER
UTILITY SINKS
Pets Allowed
PICNIC SHELTERS
Checkin Time: 1:00 PM
Condition Rating: Good, N/A
Checkout Time: 12:00 PM
Tent Pad Width: 8–30
Tent Pad Length: 8–35
Driveway Length: 15–55
Picnic Table: Y
BBQ: Y
Max Vehicle Length: 15–24
Max Num of Vehicles: 1–2
Driveway Surface: Gravel, Paved
Driveway Entry: Back-In, Back-in, N/A, Parallel, Pull-Through, Pull-through
Min Num of People: 1
Site Access: Drive-In, Hike-In
Max Num of People: 4–8
Campfire Allowed: No
Hike In Distance to Site: 50–90
Water Hookup: No
Electricity Hookup: N/A
Shade: Full, No, Yes
Driveway Grade: Moderate, N/A, Severe, Slight
Max Num of Horses: 0
Site Height/Overhead Clearance: 0
Accessibility: Y
Accessible Occupant Message: Y
Accessible Sites: 1 of 62
Reservable Sites: 56 of 62
Overview
Chisos Basin Campground, perched high in the rugged Chisos Mountains, is the most sought-after campground in Big Bend National Park. At an altitude of 5,400 ft. (1646 m), the campground is surrounded on all sides by tall, rocky cliffs and is conveniently located near some of the park’s most spectacular and popular trails. This campground offers excellent views and mild temperatures.
Also found in the Chisos Basin area is the Chisos Basin Visitor Center, the General
Data updated: 2026-08-23 13:43 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)