Chisos Basin Campground — Big Bend National Park Camping
in January

Booking Chisos Basin Campground — Big Bend National Park in January

Check this campground’s official reservation page for its current release schedule and seasonal openings. We have not verified a booking window for this campground.

What to Expect in January

Cool, quiet days — among the easiest months to book, and excellent for hiking and stargazing.

Park Highlights

• ✓Highest campground in Big Bend at 5,400 feet
• ✓Walking distance to the Chisos Basin Visitor Center and trailheads
• ✓Window Trail and Lost Mine Trail start nearby
• ✓Milder temperatures than the desert floor below
• ✓Chisos Mountains Lodge has the only restaurant in the park
• ✓Dark skies for stargazing

Tips

• →The basin road has sharp hairpin turns, so leave large trailers and motorhomes at a lower-elevation campground
• →The Window Trail and Lost Mine Trail both start near the campground
• →Generator use is only allowed in sites that specifically permit it, so check the site details before booking
• →Book early for spring break and Thanksgiving, the two busiest stretches