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Chisos Basin Campground
56 sites · $16 · Reservations · RVs to 24 ft
About Chisos Basin
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. Trailers over 20 feet and RV's over 24 feet are not recommended due to the narrow, winding road to the Basin and small campsites.
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Campsites
Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.
Conditions at camp
🌤️ Forecast
🔥 Wildfires nearby
No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅
Rules
Visitors may stay in the park up to 14 consecutive nights, with a limit of 28 nights in a calendar year. During the busiest time of the year, January 1 through April 15, visitors are limited to 14 total nights in the park. Pets are permitted in the campground, but must be leashed at all times. Leashes must be six feet (1.8 m) or less in length. Pets may not be left unattended for their safety and for the safety of other visitors and wildlife. Pets are NOT allowed on trails. Wood and ground fires are prohibited. All food items must be stored inside a vehicle or animal-proof food storage locker. Generators allowed in specified sites only 8:00 AM-11:00 AM and 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Trails near camp
- 🥾 Window - Campground 0.3 mi
- 🥾 Window - Group Camp 0.4 mi
- 🥾 Window 2.3 mi
- 🥾 Amphitheater 0.6 mi
- 🥾 Basin Loop 0.3 mi
- 🥾 Store to Trailhead 0.1 mi
- 🥾 Pinnacles 2.6 mi
- 🥾 Basin Loop-Pinnacles 0.5 mi
- 🥾 Lost Mine 2.3 mi
- 🥾 Boulder Meadows Campsite Spur 0.1 mi
- 🥾 Boulder Meadows Campsite Spur BM4 0.1 mi
- 🥾 Pinnacles Campsite Spur PI2 0.1 mi
Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.