Chisos Basin Campground

The Chisos Basin Campground is nestled within the heart of the Chisos Basin.

 

Campground Paving Closure: Spring 2022

In April 2022, crews will pave the roads and vehicle pads within the Chisos Basin Campground. This will require closure of the entire campground and group campground for a period of approximately 3 weeks. To ensure that reservations are not cancelled, all campsites are currently unavailable for reservations during that time.

Once the actual dates for this project are established, campsites will be released for reservations. Stay tuned for more updates.

 

The Chisos Basin Campground is nestled in an open woodland within a scenic mountain basin. Campers enjoy the 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: 5,400 feet.

• Open year-round.
• 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 at this campground.
• RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
  No First-Come First-Served Camping
• No wood or ground fires.

 

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Chisos Basin Group Campsites

The group campground is located approximately 1/4 mile away from the main Chisos Basin Campground. There are seven group tent campsites are available for groups of nine to 20 people (size is site dependent). Each site comes with a picnic table, charcoal grill and bear-proof food storage container and some sites come with picnic shelters for shade. All campsites are within easy walking distance to drinking water and toilets. No RVs, trailers, or generators are allowed.

To check on Chisos Basin group campsite availability and learn more about reserving a group campsite, please visit:
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234013
or call 1-877-444-6777.

 

Download the Chisos Basin Campground Map
Click the image to download the campground map. Print it out at home or save it to your phone to take with you on your trip.