Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, Tx)
Big Bend National Park — riverside, hiking
Location: BIG BEND NAT. PARK, TX, TX
Price: From $40 per night
Price range: $40–$60 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (70 reviews)
Season: May through October
Chisos Basin Group Campground, situated high in the rugged Chisos Mountains, is one of the most sought-after campgrounds in Big Bend National Park. It has seven group camping sites available for groups of nine to 20 people (size is site-dependent). (1646 m),, the campground is surrounded on all sides by tall, rocky cliffs and conveniently located near some of the park’s most spectacular and popular trails.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/chisos-basin-group-campground-big-bend-tx to be notified when sites open up.
Chisos Basin Group Campground is one of the most sought-after campgrounds in Big Bend National Park, situated at 5,400 ft in the rugged Chisos Mountains and surrounded by tall rocky cliffs near spectacular trails. Google reviewers consistently praise it as one of the top campgrounds without shower facilities, rating it 4.8/5 stars across 632 reviews.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Lion, American Black Bear, East Mexican Black Bear present in area. Also Gray Hawk, Aztec Thrush, Lucifer Hummingbird, and Trans-Pecos Rat Snake documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, Tx): Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Sites accommodate groups of 9-20 people depending on site selection Flat parking spots available; one reviewer fit a 20' van at site 53
Skip Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, Tx) if: Need hookups — no hookups available. Require shower facilities — none on site. Travel outside May-October — seasonal closure.
Best time to visit Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, Tx): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Chisos Basin — Big Bend NP (Big Bend National Park, TX), Big Bend Backcountry Camping (BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, TX), Cottonwood (Big Bend, Tx) (BIG BEND NAT. PARK, TX), Rio Grande Village (Big Bend, Tx) (BIG BEND NAT. PARK, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, Tx)
Cell signal at Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, Tx) (BIG BEND NAT. PARK, TX): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Chisos Basin Group Campground, situated high in the rugged Chisos Mountains, is one of the most sought-after campgrounds in Big Bend National Park. It has seven group camping sites available for groups of nine to 20 people (size is site-dependent). (1646 m),, the campground is surrounded on all sides by tall, rocky cliffs and conveniently located near some of the park’s most spectacular and popular trails.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Sites accommodate groups of 9-20 people depending on site selection
Flat parking spots available; one reviewer fit a 20' van at site 53
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Interstate 10, take highway 385 south to Fort Stockton and then on to Marathon. From Marathon, go 40 miles south on Highway 385 to the north entrance of Big Bend National Park. Drive straight 26 miles (42 km) to Park Headquarters at Panther Junction. Turn right and drive for three miles (1 km). Turn left at the Basin sign and go seven miles (2.1 km) before making a right into the campground road.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Big Bend National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Big Bend National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
Frequently asked questions
RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakableHow much does Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, Tx) cost per night?+
What season is Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, Tx) open?+
Does Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, Tx) have hookups?+
What is the maximum RV length at Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, Tx)?+
How do I make reservations at Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, Tx)?+
What is the cell service like at Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, Tx)?+
What season is Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, Tx) open, and what are check-in times?+
●Data sources on this page
CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.
Nearby Campgrounds
Own a campground nearby?
List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.