thompsonkd Posted August 16, 2023 Posted August 16, 2023 Anyone have any suggestions about camping in an Elite 2 at Chisos Basin Campground in Big Bend NP? The road in to the Campground is supposed to be narrow and steep. I’ve noticed that several Elite 2’s have camped there-we’d welcome reports! The trails out of Chisos Campground are said to be pretty amazing, and pictures of the general area around the Campground looks really spectacular. Kim and David Thompson Nomads' Nest 2018 LE2 #366 2018 Toyota Tundra, 4x4, 5.7L
Moderators Mike and Carol Posted August 17, 2023 Moderators Posted August 17, 2023 We didn’t camp at Chisos Basin but we drove through the campground. It’s pretty tight. Shoot a PM to @mountainoliver. They camped there and said the big Oliver won’t fit into a lot of the campsites. I’m sure he’ll have some good advice. Mike Texas Hill Country | 2016 Elite II #135 | 2020 Ram 2500 6.7L
Coastal Aggie Posted August 17, 2023 Posted August 17, 2023 i have yet to be back since ive had a travel trailer but a few years back when i camped there in a tent i recall seeing an oliver at the rio grand village campground. 2018 F150 FX4 5.0v8 2022 Oliver Elite Hull #1285 2023 Oliver Elite Hull #1434
John Dorrer Posted August 17, 2023 Posted August 17, 2023 Don't try. The sites are small, the campground road is very narrow. No place for your tow vehicle, 20' max length. Someone did try and had no place to turn around. It was a struggle. Not to mention the drive up with switch backs. Yes, delivery trucks get up to the lodge, but you have a tow vehicle and trailer. Cottonwood or Rio Grand Village are your best spots, or get a site that requires a permit. Do drive up to Chisos and hike "The Windows" trail. Can't beat the views. 2 John & Susan Dorrer, 2013 F250, 6.2 gasser, 4x4, 2022 Legacy Elite 2, twin beds, Hull #1045, Jolli Olli -
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