RV campground · Texas
Chisos Basin Campground
- Sites
- 60
- RV max length
- 24 ft
- Season
- Year-round
Sites
60
RV Max
24 ft
Hookups
None
Dump Station
No
Price
$16/night
Season
Year-round
Chisos Basin Campground sits at 5,400 feet elevation in the heart of the Chisos Mountains, surrounded by dramatic desert peaks. Big Bend is one of the least visited national parks — and one of the most rewarding.
Important for RVers: The road into the basin has tight switchbacks with a 24-foot vehicle length limit. Larger RVs should head to Rio Grande Village on the park's east side: the NPS-run campground there is $16/night with no hookups, while the concession-run RV park next door has 25 full-hookup sites for rigs up to 38 feet.
Dark Skies: Big Bend has some of the darkest skies in North America. The Milky Way is visible to the naked eye. Bring binoculars or a telescope.
Summer Warning: Temperatures exceed 110°F in the lowlands from June-August. The basin is 15-20°F cooler but still hot.
Amenities
Best Time to Visit
Book on Recreation.gov. Spring (March-April) and fall (October-November) are ideal seasons.
Planning notes
The Window Trail sunset hike is a must. 5.6 miles round trip with an incredible view.
Stargazing is the best I've ever seen. Bring a red headlamp and stay up late.
Your next step
Getting to Chisos Basin Campground.
This site takes rigs up to 24 ft, which is a question about the vehicle rather than the pad. The nearest pickup point for a rented one is El Paso.
Tell us when you want to drive Texas.
Nothing in Texas is bookable today. Dated requests are what we take to owners, so give us the window you actually want — you get one email the day a rig covers it, and nothing else.