Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX)

Big Bend National Park

🏕️ CampgroundBig Bend NPTexas⭐ 4.6 (1939)

🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27

2 of the last 25 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX) in Texas has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Mon Aug 24 – Thu Aug 273 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Loop 1 #016–Loop 3 #045 next to each othersites Loop 1 #005, #006, #008, #016, Loop 2 #031, Loop 3 #045, #049, #052, #054, #057, #058

Mon Aug 24 – Wed Aug 262 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop 1 #009

Tue Aug 25 – Fri Aug 283 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop 2 #036 & Loop 3 #056 next to each othersites Loop 2 #021, #029, #036, Loop 3 #056

Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Loop 1 #013

Tue Aug 25 – Thu Aug 272 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop 1 #015, Loop 3 #060

Wed Aug 26 – Sat Aug 293 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop 1 #002, Loop 3 #043

Wed Aug 26 – Fri Aug 282 nightsbook these dates →opened 21h agosites Loop 1 #004

Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop 1 #012, #019

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Loop 1 #005 — Chisos Basin Campsite #5 ramada rear — **Site Loop 1 #005** · Chisos Basin Campsite #5 ramada rearPhoto NPS

Campsite Loop 1 #005 — Chisos Basin Campsite #5 ramada — **Site Loop 1 #005** · Chisos Basin Campsite #5 ramadaPhoto NPS

Campsite Loop 1 #006 — Chisos Basin Campsite #6 rear — **Site Loop 1 #006** · Chisos Basin Campsite #6 rearPhoto NPS

Campsite Loop 1 #006 — Chisos Basin Campsite #6 overview — **Site Loop 1 #006** · Chisos Basin Campsite #6 overviewPhoto NPS

Campsite Loop 1 #008 — Chisos Basin Campsite #8 overview — **Site Loop 1 #008** · Chisos Basin Campsite #8 overviewPhoto NPS

Campsite Loop 1 #008 — Chisos Basin Campsite #8 general view — **Site Loop 1 #008** · Chisos Basin Campsite #8 general viewPhoto NPS

Campsite Loop 1 #016 — Chisos Basin Campsite #16 — **Site Loop 1 #016** · Chisos Basin Campsite #16Photo NPS

Campsite Loop 1 #016 — Site 16 parking area is across the road from the campsite. I — **Site Loop 1 #016** · Site 16 parking area is across the road from the campsite. IBasin Camphosts

Campsite Loop 2 #031 — Chisos Basin Campsite #31 — **Site Loop 2 #031** · Chisos Basin Campsite #31Photo NPS

Campsite Loop 2 #031 — Parking area. It has a severe grade, you cannot be level. Te — **Site Loop 2 #031** · Parking area. It has a severe grade, you cannot be level. TeBasin Camphosts

Campsite Loop 3 #045 — Driveway for site 45 — **Site Loop 3 #045** · Driveway for site 45NPS

Campsite Loop 3 #045 — Campsite 45 — **Site Loop 3 #045** · Campsite 45

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $16/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.6★★★★★1,939 ratings

5★1,428

4★345

3★91

2★40

1★35

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.3/4

AT&T1.8/4

T-Mobile1.4/4

Sprint retired1.8/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX)?

Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX) in Texas takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX)?

Campsite fees at Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX) run about $16/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX)?

CampSage's scans caught 30 openings at Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX) over the last 30 days, on 28 separate days, most of them for stays 2–12 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX) a good campground?

Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX) holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 1,939 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX), Verizon rates highest at 2.3 out of 5 from 581 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX) located?

Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX) is located in Big Bend NP, Texas. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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