Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX)

Big Bend National Park

🏕️ CampgroundBig Bend NPTexas⭐ 4.6 (1946)

🟢 17 open windows as of Sep 9 — soonest Wed Sep 9–Sat Sep 12

2 of the last 46 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 2h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🔥 Just opened — our latest scan caught 5 cancellations here, marked below

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 62 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 2h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 7 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 17 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Sep 9–Sat Sep 12. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📍 Approximate location — this campground shares a map point with others in the same park, so the pin marks the park rather than the exact site. Check the booking page before navigating.

📅 Open dates

Wed Sep 9 – Sat Sep 123 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop 1 #010 & Loop 2 #031 next to each othersites Loop 1 #003, #010, Loop 2 #031, #037 - ADA Only, #040, Loop 3 #049, #050, #058

Wed Sep 9 – Fri Sep 112 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop 1 #012 & Loop 2 #025 next to each othersites Loop 1 #008, #012, Loop 2 #025, #026, #036, Loop 3 #048

Thu Sep 10 – Sun Sep 133 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 2h agosites Loop 3 #057

Thu Sep 10 – Sat Sep 122 nightsbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 2h agosites Loop 2 #030

Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 Loop 1 #010 & Loop 2 #031 next to each othersites Loop 3 #043, #059, Loop 1 #003, #010, Loop 2 #031, #037 - ADA Only, #040, Loop 3 #050, #057, #058

Sat Sep 12 – Tue Sep 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop 1 #013 & Loop 2 #028 next to each othersites Loop 1 #013, Loop 2 #028, #032, #038, Loop 3 #045, #055, #056

Sat Sep 12 – Mon Sep 142 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop 1 #004 & Loop 2 #034 next to each othersites Loop 1 #004, Loop 2 #034

Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop 1 #020 & Loop 2 #023 next to each othersites Loop 1 #002, #006, #014, #015, #019, #020, Loop 2 #023, #035, #039, Loop 3 #041, #044, #054, #060

📷 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 #003 — Site 003 at CHISOS BASIN. Severe grade front-to-back and sid — **Site Loop 1 #003** · Site 003 at CHISOS BASIN. Severe grade front-to-back and sidBasin Camphosts

Campsite Loop 1 #010 — Chisos Basin Campsite #10 — **Site Loop 1 #010** · Chisos Basin Campsite #10Photo NPS

Campsite Loop 1 #010 — Chisos Basin Campsite #10 tent pad — **Site Loop 1 #010** · Chisos Basin Campsite #10 tent padPhoto NPS

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 2 #037 - ADA Only — View of nearby public restroom — **Site Loop 2 #037 - ADA Only** · View of nearby public restroomNPS

Campsite Loop 2 #037 - ADA Only — Campsite 37 is an ADA Campsite. — **Site Loop 2 #037 - ADA Only** · Campsite 37 is an ADA Campsite.NPS

Campsite Loop 2 #040 — Chisos Basin Campsite #40 — **Site Loop 2 #040** · Chisos Basin Campsite #40Photo NPS

Campsite Loop 2 #040 — Chisos Basin Campsite #40 reverse view — **Site Loop 2 #040** · Chisos Basin Campsite #40 reverse viewPhoto NPS

Campsite Loop 3 #049 — Rocky site, looking uphill — **Site Loop 3 #049** · Rocky site, looking uphillNPS

Campsite Loop 3 #049 — View looking northeast, with nearby restroom visible across — **Site Loop 3 #049** · View looking northeast, with nearby restroom visible across NPS

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 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 29 openings at Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX) over the last 30 days, on 29 separate days, most of them for stays 2–13 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 1,946 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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