Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, TX)
Study Butte, Texas · 5,174 ft · In Big Bend National Park
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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
Sites7
Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, TX) lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Other campgrounds in Big Bend National Park 85
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- Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX)4 loops · CHISOS BASIN (BIG BEND), Loop 1, Loop 2, Loop 3 · $16 a night · Reserve on Recreation.govunder 100 ft
- 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
Also in the park: Group area: Chisos Basin Group Campground 380 ft · 1 backcountry camp
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Overview
Chisos Basin Group Campground, situated high in the rugged Chisos Mountains, is one of the most sought-after campgrounds in Big Bend National Park. It has seven group camping sites available for groups of nine to 20 people (size is site-dependent). At an altitude of 5,400 ft. (1646 m),, the campground is surrounded on all sides by tall, rocky cliffs and conveniently located near some of the park's most spectacular and popular trails. The Rio Grande is only a short drive away.
Also found in the 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 Group 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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