View of Casa Grande from the campground
Photo: NPS
About
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.
Campsites
Location
Chisos Basin Campground
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
Fees
Hours
Open year round.
Reservations
Reservations are required. No first-come, first-serve camping. The Chisos Basin Campground is open year-round. -- 2/3 of campsites are reservable up to 6 months in advance. -- 1/3 of campsites are reservable up to 14 days in advance. Reservations for Chisos Basin Campground are made at: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234038
Make a Reservation →Directions
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.
Accessibility
The campground is somewhat hilly, but paved roads connect campsite parking areas and restrooms.
There is cell service in the campground area.
No fires. Charcoal grills only.
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RVs and Trailers over 24' are NOT recommended.
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Trailers over 20' and RVs over 24' are not recommended due to the narrow, winding road into the Basin and the very small campsites in the campground. There are very few places where a larger recreational vehicle can turn around within the entire Chisos Basin area.
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One ADA campsite (site #37) with paved walkway, accessible picnic table and grill. Adjacent to water spigot and public restroom facility. The nearby public restroom is accessible.
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Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Developed Campground