Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, TX)

Big Bend National Park

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Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, TX)

🟢 25 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Mon Oct 12–Thu Oct 15

1 of the last 17 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

🆕 Recently freed — our last scan (3h ago) caught 2 cancellations here, marked below

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 7 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 4d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 10 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, TX) in Texas has 25 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Oct 12–Thu Oct 15. 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 Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #Q

Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #L, 👥 #M, 👥 #O, 👥 #P

Wed Oct 14 – Fri Oct 162 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #R

Sat Oct 17 – Tue Oct 203 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #N

Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #L, 👥 #Q, 👥 #R

Mon Oct 19 – Thu Oct 223 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #O, 👥 #P

Sun Oct 25 – Wed Oct 283 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #L, 👥 #P, 👥 #R

Sat Dec 5 – Tue Dec 83 nights👥 groupbook these dates →🆕 recently freedopened 3h agosites 👥 #Q

📷 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 Group Sites L-R #Q — Campsite with shade structure — **Site Group Sites L-R #Q** · Campsite with shade structureNPS

Campsite Group Sites L-R #Q — Expansive, flat, tent area — **Site Group Sites L-R #Q** · Expansive, flat, tent areaNPS

Campsite Group Sites L-R #L — Parking area at site with mountains in the background — **Site Group Sites L-R #L** · Parking area at site with mountains in the backgroundNPS

Campsite Group Sites L-R #L — Group Site L with picnic tables and bear boxes at site with — **Site Group Sites L-R #L** · Group Site L with picnic tables and bear boxes at site with NPS

Campsite Group Sites L-R #M — Group Site M - seen from parking area — **Site Group Sites L-R #M** · Group Site M - seen from parking areaNPS

Campsite Group Sites L-R #M — Group Site M - overview — **Site Group Sites L-R #M** · Group Site M - overviewNPS

Campsite Group Sites L-R #O — Three tents set up in flat, gravelly area with green mountai — **Site Group Sites L-R #O** · Three tents set up in flat, gravelly area with green mountaiNPS

Campsite Group Sites L-R #O — Shade structure, flat gravel area with picnic tables in the — **Site Group Sites L-R #O** · Shade structure, flat gravel area with picnic tables in the NPS

Campsite Group Sites L-R #P — View of parking space, water spigot, and shade structure wit — **Site Group Sites L-R #P** · View of parking space, water spigot, and shade structure witNPS

Campsite Group Sites L-R #P — Rocks delineating the site with the shade structure and picn — **Site Group Sites L-R #P** · Rocks delineating the site with the shade structure and picnNPS

Campsite Group Sites L-R #R — Flat, gravel area with shade structure in the corner, lookin — **Site Group Sites L-R #R** · Flat, gravel area with shade structure in the corner, lookinNPS

Campsite Group Sites L-R #R — Grills and slightly sloped, gravel area with mountains in th — **Site Group Sites L-R #R** · Grills and slightly sloped, gravel area with mountains in thNPS

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 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

👥 Group site💵 $40–$60/nightGroup Tent Only Area Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆70 ratings

5★49

4★9

3★6

2★2

1★4

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

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.4/4

T-Mobile1.9/4

AT&T1.5/4

Sprint retired1.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, TX) FAQ

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

Chisos Basin Group 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 Group Campground (Big Bend, TX)?

Campsite fees at Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, TX) run about $40–$60/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 Group Campground (Big Bend, TX) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Chisos Basin Group 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 Group Campground (Big Bend, TX)?

CampSage's scans caught 31 openings at Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, TX) over the last 30 days, on 28 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 53 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 Group Campground (Big Bend, TX) a good campground?

Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, TX) holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 70 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

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

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, TX), Verizon rates highest at 2.4 out of 5 from 18 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

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

Chisos Basin Group 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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