About this campground
The Chisos Basin Visitor Center includes interactive exhibits on plants, animals, and birds found in the Chisos Mountains. Backcountry and river use permits are issued during normal business hours, and entrance fees can be paid at the visitor center. A Big Bend Natural History Association bookstore and restrooms are located at the visitor center. A water faucet is available on the east side of the building for filling personal water containers
Getting there
The Chisos Basin Visitor Center is located in the Basin developed area, 10 miles southwest of Panther Junction.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX)Big Bend National Park0 mi
- Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, TX)Big Bend National Park0 mi
- Big Bend Backcountry CampingBig Bend National Park7 mi
- Panther Junction Visitor CenterBig Bend National Park7 mi
- Castolon Visitor CenterBig Bend National Park16 mi
- Cottonwood (Big Bend, TX)Big Bend National Park16 mi
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