Introduction / Description
Surrounded by mountains, this rustic lodge is the only hotel in Big Bend National Park and lies 33 miles from downtown Terlingua.
Subdued rooms come with ceiling fans, coffeemakers, microwaves and minifridges. Some have air-conditioning. Cozy stone cottages are also available.
Free WiFi is available in communal areas. There's a low-key restaurant serving Texas-inspired fare, a panoramic patio and a lounge. TVs with DVD players are available for rent (fee).
Arrival & Car Parking
Accessible Rooms & Bathrooms / Accessibility
Because of its remote location an overnight stay in Big Bend National Park is a must; and to that end Chisos Mountain Lodge offers some comfortable accessible rooms. There’s accessible parking in front of the office, with level access to the main lobby through automatic doors. Inside there’s plenty of room to maneuver a wheelchair over to the front desk and the gift shop. The accessible rooms are located a short drive away in the newer Casa Grande section of the property.
Accessible parking is located in front of room D2 — an accessible ground floor room – with sidewalk access over to the front door. Access features in room D2 include wide doorways, a lowered peephole, lever handles, good pathway access and tile floors for easy rolling. The room is furnished with a 25-inch high open-frame double bed with wheelchair access on the left side ‘(as you face the bed). That said, there’s plenty of room to move the bed if you require wheelchair access on the opposite side. Other furnishings include a night stand, two easy chairs, a dresser, a refrigerator and a microwave.
There’s barrier-free access to the bathroom which features a roll-in shower with grab bars and a hand-held showerhead. The toilet grab bars are located on the back and right walls (as seated), and a portable shower bench is available upon request. A roll-under sink is located in the adjacent sleeping area, to free up more room space in the bathroom.
Best of all, this guest room also has level access out to the shared back patio, which is the perfect place to enjoy an sunset, and then take in another one of Big Bend’s natural features – the dark night sky.
Public Areas / Dining
In the heart of Big Bend National Park, you'll find the uniquely located Chisos Mountains Lodge nestled in the basin of the majestic Chisos Mountains. As the only lodging in the park, our accommodations provide modern comforts with our famous Texas hospitality. Our guests are treated to stunning scenery and serenity, as well as a vast undisturbed wilderness, all within a quick walking distance to our services and easy access to many of the park's world famous hiking trails.
Once you visit the Chisos Mountains Lodge, you will also experience Civilian Conservation Corps history. In the early 1930's, crews built the 7 mile stretch that is now known as the Basin road using only picks, shovels, rakes, and a dump truck that they loaded by hand. By 1941, a second camp built the Lost Mine Trail and the 6 Roosevelt Stone Cottages that are still in use today.
Round out your visit with gift shopping and dining at the Lodge. Our gift shop curio features merchandise created by local and Mexican artisans as well as a selection of Big Bend gifts, apparel, housewares, toys, and games. The restaurant offers tasty fare from early morning to evening and to-go breakfast and lunches for hikers. Enjoy wonderful views from the restaurant or outside on our patio, and be sure to stop by our lounge for a drink. The Basin Camp Store offers groceries, camping necessities, and snacks. Free limited WiFi is available in our gift shop and on the patio.
