Chisos Basin Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $16.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 56 total · 56 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 29.2759, -103.3023
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The Chisos Basin Campground is nestled in an open woodland within a scenic mountain basin. Campers enjoy the iconic views of Casa Grande and Emory Peak. The sunset through the nearby "Window" is a Big Bend highlight. Some of the park's most popular trails begin nearby. Elevation is 5,400 feet. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Trailers over 20 feet and RV's over 24 feet are not recommended due to the narrow, winding road to the Basin and small campsites.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Chisos Basin Campground free?
No. Chisos Basin Campground charges $16.00. 56 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Chisos Basin Campground?
Chisos Basin Campground has 56 sites on record. 56 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
How do I get to Chisos Basin Campground?
Several highways lead to Big Bend National Park: TX 118 from Alpine to Study Butte or FM 170 from Presidio to Study Butte (then 26 miles east to park headquarters), or US 90 or US 385 to Marathon (then 70 miles south to park headquarters). The Chisos Basin Campground is located in the Chisos Basin near the end of the Chisos Basin Road, 10 miles from Panther Junction.
What are the rules at Chisos Basin Campground?
Visitors may stay in the park up to 14 consecutive nights, with a limit of 28 nights in a calendar year. During the busiest time of the year, January 1 through April 15, visitors are limited to 14 total nights in the park. Pets are permitted in the campground, but must be leashed at all times. Leashes must be six feet (1.8 m) or less in length. Pets may not be left unattended for their safety and for the safety of other visitors and wildlife. Pets are NOT allowed on trails. Wood and ground fires are prohibited. All food items must be stored inside a vehicle or animal-proof food storage locker. Generators allowed in specified sites only 8:00 AM-11:00 AM and 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Nearby
- Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, TX)0.1 mi
- Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX)0.1 mi
- Big Bend Backcountry Camping6.8 mi
- Cottonwood (Big Bend, TX)16.4 mi
- Cottonwood Campground16.4 mi
- Rio Grande Village (Big Bend, TX)21.9 mi
- Rio Grande Village Group Campground (Big Bend, TX)21.9 mi
- Rio Grande Village Campground22.0 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
