contact-details

  • Phone Number: 432-477-1121 Voice

  • Email Address: BIBE_info@nps.gov

  • Description:

Fees

Cost: 16.00
Description: Per night. Campsite capacity is maximum of 8 people and two vehicles. Reservations required through www.recreation.gov. Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground. Title: Campsite Fee

Reservation

Number Of Sites Reservable: 56

Number Of Sites FirstComeFirstServe: 0

About

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.

Directions

Reservation Details

Reservation Info: Reservations are required. No first-come, first-serve camping. The Chisos Basin Campground is open year-round. -- 2/3 of campsites are reservable up to 6 months in advance. -- 1/3 of campsites are reservable up to 14 days in advance. Reservations for Chisos Basin Campground are made at: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234038

Regulations Overview: 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

Reservation Link

Reservation URL: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234038

Regulations URL: N/A

Accessibility

  • wheelchairAccess= The campground is somewhat hilly, but paved roads connect campsite parking areas and restrooms.

  • internetInfo=

  • cellPhoneInfo= There is cell service in the campground area.

  • fireStovePolicy= No fires. Charcoal grills only.

  • rvAllowed= 1

  • rvInfo= RVs and Trailers over 24' are NOT recommended.

  • rvMaxLength= 24

  • additionalInfo= Trailers over 20' and RVs over 24' are not recommended due to the narrow, winding road into the Basin and the very small campsites in the campground. There are very few places where a larger recreational vehicle can turn around within the entire Chisos Basin area.

  • trailerMaxLength= 20

  • adaInfo= One ADA campsite (site #37) with paved walkway, accessible picnic table and grill. Adjacent to water spigot and public restroom facility. The nearby public restroom is accessible.

  • trailerAllowed= 1

  • accessRoads= Paved Roads - All vehicles OK

    SubValue: "Paved Roads - All vehicles OK"

  • classifications= Developed Campground

    SubValue: "Developed Campground"

Amenities

  • trashRecyclingCollection= Yes - year round

  • toilets= Flush Toilets - year round

    SubValue: "Flush Toilets - year round"

  • internetConnectivity= No

  • showers= None

    SubValue: "None"

  • cellPhoneReception= Yes - year round

  • laundry= No

  • amphitheater= Yes - year round

  • dumpStation= Yes - year round

  • campStore= Yes - year round

  • staffOrVolunteerHostOnsite= Yes - year round

  • potableWater= Yes - year round

    SubValue: "Yes - year round"

  • iceAvailableForSale= Yes - year round

  • firewoodForSale= No

  • foodStorageLockers= Yes - year round

campsites

  • totalSites=56

  • group=7

  • horse=0

  • tentOnly=0

  • electricalHookups=0

  • rvOnly=0

  • walkBoatTo=0

  • other=0