TexasBig Bend National Park
Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, Tx)
Chisos Basin Campground, perched high in the rugged Chisos Mountains, is the most sought-after campground in Big Bend National Park. At an altitude of 5,400 ft.
In this field guide56 site records · 3 published loops
Source snapshotSep 21, 2026
Land managerNational Park Service
Official facilityRecreation.gov · 234038
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| Site / loop | Site access | RV limit | Trailer limit | Driveway | Entry | Outlets | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001Loop 1STANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 24 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 002Loop 1STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 20 ftvehicle only | 15 fttrailer only | 23 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 003Loop 1STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | 15 fttrailer only | 25 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 004Loop 1STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 24 ftvehicle only | 15 fttrailer only | 25 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 005Loop 1STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 24 ftvehicle only | 18 fttrailer only | 30 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 006Loop 1STANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | 24 ftvehicle only | 20 fttrailer only | 35 ftParking surface only | Pull-Through | Not published | Paved |
| 007Loop 1STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 24 ftvehicle only | 20 fttrailer only | 35 ftParking surface only | Pull-Through | Not published | Paved |
| 008Loop 1STANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 15 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Gravel |
| 009Loop 1STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 24 ftvehicle only | 15 fttrailer only | 25 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 010Loop 1STANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 20 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Gravel |
| 012Loop 1STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 20 ftvehicle only | 15 fttrailer only | 25 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 013Loop 1STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 24 ftvehicle only | 20 fttrailer only | 30 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 014Loop 1STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 24 ftvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 24 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 015Loop 1STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 24 ftvehicle only | 20 fttrailer only | 30 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 016Loop 1STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 24 ftvehicle only | 18 fttrailer only | 40 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 017Loop 1STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 24 ftvehicle only | 20 fttrailer only | 36 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 018Loop 1STANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | 24 ftvehicle only | 20 fttrailer only | 36 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 019Loop 1STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 20 ftvehicle only | 15 fttrailer only | 25 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 020Loop 1STANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | 20 ftvehicle only | 15 fttrailer only | 25 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 021Loop 2STANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 20 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 023Loop 2STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 20 ftvehicle only | 15 fttrailer only | 24 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 024Loop 2STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 20 ftvehicle only | 10 fttrailer only | 24 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 025Loop 2STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 24 ftvehicle only | 20 fttrailer only | 24 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 026Loop 2STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 24 ftvehicle only | 20 fttrailer only | 35 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 027Loop 2STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 20 ftvehicle only | 15 fttrailer only | 20 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 028Loop 2STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 20 ftvehicle only | 15 fttrailer only | 30 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 029Loop 2STANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | 20 ftvehicle only | 15 fttrailer only | 24 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 030Loop 2STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 22 ftvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 22 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 031Loop 2STANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 20 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 032Loop 2STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 20 ftvehicle only | 15 fttrailer only | 20 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 033Loop 2STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 20 ftvehicle only | 15 fttrailer only | 24 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 034Loop 2STANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | 20 ftvehicle only | 15 fttrailer only | 20 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 035Loop 2STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 20 ftvehicle only | 15 fttrailer only | 29 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 036Loop 2STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 24 ftvehicle only | 18 fttrailer only | 24 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 037 - ADA OnlyLoop 2STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 24 ftvehicle only | 20 fttrailer only | 55 ftParking surface only | Pull-Through | Not published | Paved |
| 038Loop 2STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 22 ftvehicle only | 18 fttrailer only | 24 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 039Loop 2STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 20 ftvehicle only | 15 fttrailer only | 24 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 040Loop 2STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | 15 fttrailer only | 20 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 041Loop 3STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 20 ftvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 20 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 042Loop 3STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 20 ftvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 24 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 043Loop 3STANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 24 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 044Loop 3STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 22 ftvehicle only | 15 fttrailer only | 24 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 045Loop 3STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 23 ftvehicle only | 15 fttrailer only | 24 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 048Loop 3STANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 24 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 049Loop 3STANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Hike-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | Not publishedParking surface only | Not published | Not published | Paved |
| 050Loop 3STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 20 ftvehicle only | 18 fttrailer only | 22 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 051Loop 3STANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 20 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 052Loop 3STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 24 ftvehicle only | 18 fttrailer only | 24 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 053Loop 3STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 22 ftvehicle only | 16 fttrailer only | 24 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 054Loop 3STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 24 ftvehicle only | 18 fttrailer only | 24 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 055Loop 3STANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Hike-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 24 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 056Loop 3STANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Hike-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 24 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 057Loop 3STANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 19 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 058Loop 3STANDARD NONELECTRIC | Drive-In | 24 ftvehicle only | 15 fttrailer only | 24 ftParking surface only | Back-In | Not published | Paved |
| 059Loop 3STANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 19 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
| 060Loop 3STANDARD NONELECTRICReview in setup checker | Drive-In | Not publishedvehicle only | Not publishedtrailer only | 19 ftParking surface only | Parallel | Not published | Paved |
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- Published address
- Park Headquarters, Big Bend National Park, TX, 79834
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- 29.275, -103.3041667Campground location, not individual site coordinates.
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