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| Location | Big Bend National Park, Texas |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | From $16/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (1618 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 24 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 56 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More Texas RV parks with: Pull-Through Sites
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, Tx), not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights19 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights6 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Sold out Oct 30 – Nov 1No site open for all your nights
Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, Tx) is a Recreation.gov campground in Big Bend National Park. It lists 56 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 24 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 56 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | R |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (1,618 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“We tent camped. Enjoyed sitting at camp looking at the stars. We hiked The window Trail. Very nice hike. Then off to Lost Mines trail. The most beautiful hike in Big Bend. We are planning to go back in March. ”
“Wonderful campground with some jaw dropping views but beware of the sticker burrs.”
“Everything was exceptional except for the loud children screaming in the area. I know that this cannot be helped, but it was rather loud.”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 24 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
Chisos Basin Campground sits at about 5,400 feet in the bowl of the Chisos Mountains, ringed by steep limestone cliffs and a mix of montane shrubs and higher-elevation maples, pinyon and ponderosa pines. The campground contains 58 sites divided among three loops (Loop 1: 20 sites, Loop 2: 20 sites, Loop 3: 18 sites), and each site is fitted with a picnic table, charcoal grill and a bear-proof food storage box; a few sites also have picnic shelters for shade. Sites are generally small, rocky and not level, so the basin favors tent campers; although all 58 sites are technically both RV and tent sites, trailers over 19 feet and RVs over 24 feet are not recommended and will not be accommodated, and most RVs cannot be perfectly leveled without substantial leveling blocks. Water and vault or flush toilets are within easy walking distance of most sites, and a dump station is provided (note: the dump station sits on the right side of the road opposite most RV sewer outlets, so plan to bring extra-long hoses); there is no first-come, first-served camping sites are reservable year-round with some available six months in advance and others only two weeks out. The basin is the park's hiking hub: trailheads for the Lost Mine, Window, South Rim and Pinnacles trails (the latter accessing Emory Peak) are clustered in the main Chisos Basin area about a mile or so down the road from the campground, and the Chisos Basin Visitor Center, General Store and the Chisos Mountains Lodge (the park's only restaurant) are all nearby. River access for paddling and fishing is roughly 30 miles away, so expect to drive for canoeing or kayaking on the Rio Grande. Wildlife viewing and birding are outstanding here the Chisos Mountains host the only U.S. nesting grounds for the Colima warbler (roughly mid-April through mid-September) and attract hundreds of other species and nighttime skies are exceptionally dark for stargazing. Practical notes: the road into the basin is steep, winding and includes sharp hairpin turns; the group campground has no RV parking and generator use is restricted (generators are permitted only at specific reservable sites), so review site details carefully before you go, plan on bringing leveling gear and long sewer hoses if you're bringing an RV, and expect the campground to be busy nearly year-round. Activities you can pursue from here include auto touring, biking, camping, fishing, hiking, paddling and wildlife viewing.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| R |
| $16 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 057 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 055 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 056 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 058 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 059 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 060 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 023 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 031 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 032 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 035 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 033 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 034 standard nonelectric | R | R | $16 |
| 037 - ADA Only standard nonelectric | R | ✓ | $16 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
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| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, Tx). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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