National Park Service
Near Marathon (TX), Texas: $16/night, rigs to 24 ft. Open Year-round. Book 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov.
National Park Service
Managing authority
Near Marathon (TX), Texas
How much does camping at Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend NP) cost, and when is it open?
Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend NP) near Marathon (TX), Texas (National Park Service) — camping fee $16/night, season Year-round, RV size limit Up to 24 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$16/night
Season open
Year-round
RV size limit
Up to 24 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via Recreation.gov
The insider read
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.
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