Chisos Basin Campground

Overview

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

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

56 campsites

Fee

From $16 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

432-477-1121

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Chisos Basin Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Lost Mine TrailHike · 0.9 mi from camp

  The Lost Mine Trail climbs to the side of Lost Mine Peak, offering spectacular views of Juniper Canyon and the Northeast Rim of the Chisos. National Park Service

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• Window Trail TrailheadTrailhead · 0.1 mi from campShow on map
• List of Hiking Trails in Big BendHike · 6.8 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Casa Grande PeakPeak · 7,103 ft · 1.0 mi from camp

  Casa Grande Peak is a 7,325-foot-elevation mountain summit in Brewster County, Texas, United States. Wikipedia

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• Emory PeakPeak · 7,825 ft · 2.1 mi from camp

  Emory Peak, located in Big Bend National Park, is the highest peak in the Chisos Mountains and the highest in Brewster County. Wikipedia

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• Chisos Mountains Tree ZoneViewpoint · 1.3 mi from campShow on map
• The Window ViewpointViewpoint · 1.7 mi from campShow on map
• The Window Pour OffWaterfall · 1.8 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.