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Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend NP)

Near Marathon (TX), Texas — $16 a night and rigs to 24 ft by our record.

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Quick answer

Can I bring an RV to Chisos Basin Campground?

What length RV fits Chisos Basin Campground? Our record: Chisos Basin Campground takes rigs up to 24 ft. 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov. Book on the operator's own page.

Open: Our record: Year-round.

Camping at Chisos Basin Campground? Tell us the nights.

One email when a Texas owner lists a rig for those nights.

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On the ground

Mountain camp at 5,400 ft — cooler than desert floors. The Window trail leaves from camp. Hard 24-ft RV limit on the switchback road.

From our record

Open: Year-round
Booking: 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov
On site: Pets allowed, Fire rings, Dry / no hookups
Camping styles: RV-friendly, Tent camping

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Check fees and dates at nps.gov

What a posted rig limit measures

Pad length — the rig plus anything it tows
Height — what the branches and the awning need
Turning arc — the swing off the loop road

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Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend NP) questions

What length RV fits Chisos Basin Campground?: Our record: Chisos Basin Campground takes rigs up to 24 ft.
When is Chisos Basin Campground open?: Our record: Year-round.
How do I reserve a site at Chisos Basin Campground?: 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov. Book on the operator's own page.

Before you go

Texas rules for RV renters

Texas rules

Verified 2026-05-10

Rental tax: 10%
Min driver age: 18+ · 21+ Class A
Gravel roads: Allowed, disclose
Generator quiet hours: 22:00-08:00
Alcohol in cabin: No open container
Dump station: Permissive

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