Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX)
Study Butte, Texas · 5,174 ft · In Big Bend National Park
Photos: NPS
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,174 ft (1,577 m)5,174 ft1,577 m
Loops3
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 6 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
How we name loops
“CHISOS BASIN (BIG BEND)” is a staff entry, not a campsite, and is left out.
Other campgrounds in Big Bend National Park 84
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- Chisos Basin Campground56 sites · $16 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov0.1 mi
- Juniper Flats 1Campground · facts not yet known0.9 mi
- Juniper Flats 3Campground · facts not yet known1.0 mi
- Juniper Flats 2Campground · facts not yet known1.0 mi
- Boulder Meadow 2Campground · facts not yet known1.1 mi
- Boulder Meadow 4Campground · facts not yet known1.2 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, TX) under 100 ft · Group area: Chisos Basin Group Campground 380 ft · 1 backcountry camp
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- ADA accessible
- Drinking water
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About
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 Store and the Chisos Mountains Lodge, which houses the only restaurant in Big Bend National Park.
From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
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Cell service at Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX): FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 11% chance of rain87°67°
- WedMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 43% chance of rain82°64°
- ThuShowers And Thunderstorms Likely, 68% chance of rain73°49°
- FriRain Showers, 97% chance of rain51°41°
- SatMostly Cloudy, 7% chance of rain52°43°
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Location and contact
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