Warning
GeneralA maximum of two motor vehicles, one vehicle with a trailer, one motorhome with tow vehicle or four motorcycles allowed per campsite. A maximum of four tents OR one wheeled camping unit and one tent allowed per campsite. Only 1 conversion van or other type of recreational vehicle allowed per site. Two (2) conversion vans or RVs require 2 campsites.
Warning
GeneralBig Bend National Park is an International Dark Sky Park. In the interest of protecting night skies, outdoor lighting will be limited between 10 PM and 6AM to handheld lighting designed for wayfinding and lighting needed for immediate camp chores or cooking.
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About Rio Grande Village (Big Bend, TX)
Number of accommodations: 93
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2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (629)
What Guests Are Saying
Rio Grande Village campground in Big Bend, TX, offers a lovely and peaceful camping experience with well-maintained facilities, clean bathrooms, and a charming natural setting filled with wildlife such as donkeys and javelinas. While the heat can be intense during summer months, the campground provides great access to nearby hiking trails and stunning views of the night sky. Overall, visitors appreciate the serene atmosphere, helpful staff, and the beauty of the surrounding landscape, making it a desirable destination for nature lovers.
What Guests Are Saying
Rio Grande Village campground in Big Bend, TX, offers a lovely and peaceful camping experience with well-maintained facilities, clean bathrooms, and a charming natural setting filled with wildlife such as donkeys and javelinas. While the heat can be intense during summer months, the campground provides great access to nearby hiking trails and stunning views of the night sky. Overall, visitors appreciate the serene atmosphere, helpful staff, and the beauty of the surrounding landscape, making it a desirable destination for nature lovers.
Review Summary
Jamie W
VerifiedFebruary 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: Loop 1
This is a very nice campground for its location. Our specific site was tricky for leveling (and we’re only in a truck camper). The toilets were fine and kept clean, the dishwashing area was ok but tiny. Generators were used prolifically by our neighbors, but were turned off during actual quiet hours. We loved the nearby trails, and the wildlife (tons of javelina and some huge coyotes) walking through the campground itself. The campground with full hookups looked terrible in comparison; it’s just a tiny parking lot, essentially.
Robert W
VerifiedFebruary 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: Loop 1
Unfriendly. If you have a dog go anywhere else.
Dennis N
VerifiedFebruary 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Loop 1
Arrived to find out that our RV would not fit under tree branches at Site 41, no matter how hard we tried. Host Brian was especially helpful in finding a more suitable site.
Emily K
VerifiedFebruary 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Loop 1
Love this site and being close to the showers. Quiet and clean, even saw Javelinas
Stephen H
VerifiedFebruary 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Loop 1
Rio Grande Village is a very nice campground. The only issue I have is that, although we had a site in the non-generator section, we were right next to several generator sites. The non-generator sites aren’t in their own section, they are arranged in a loop outside of the generator loop, so you are next to them. Very noisy if it’s hot because they need to run generators for air conditioning.
Luis raul C
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Loop 1
Todo esuvo muy bien, quiero agradecer a las personas que me orientaron y ayudaron en el Panther Junction Visitor Center, fueron muy amables y muy atentos en resolver mis dudas.
Jacquelyn V
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: Loop 1
A great campground in one of the most remote areas in the US. There is a fabulous trail off the campground which takes you up to a lookout view of the Rio Grande. There is a small Mexican town nearby where you can take a "ferry" (flat bottom fishing boat) across the river to visit. It's all legal and operates for the US citizens wanting to visit the town. The campground is nicely kept but be careful when selecting your site, especially on the non-generator side. Look at the photos so that you choose a site which will be adequate for the height of your rig. Those tree limbs are not flexible. The only downside is that the laundry facility is very meager (two small washers and two dryers) and the showers cost $2 for every 5 minutes and take about 3 minutes before any hot water starts flowing. Just go ahead and put $6 in before you get in the shower. The bathrooms could have been a lot cleaner.
Nicholas H
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: Loop 1
Great place
Allen E
VerifiedFebruary 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: Loop 1
Nice sites. Be aware irrigation may flood part of your site for a day or two. Nice convenience store. Pay showers $2 for 5 minutes. So much to do and explore in this park.
Luiz F
VerifiedFebruary 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: Loop 1
Park is excellent, location is great, so close to the river and the mountains. Good infrastructure, drinking water available and clean bathrooms. Store offers basic food and drinks including camping supplies, food, RV parts, gas and propane. Paid laundry facilities and shower, and free wifi internet are a plus since most of the park is cell signal dead.
Location Rio Grande Village (Big Bend, TX)
Address:
Po Box 129
Big Bend Nat. Park, TX, 79834
United States
From Interstate 10, take State Highway 385 south to Fort Stockton and into Marathon. From Marathon, drive 40 miles (62 km) (south on State Highway 385 to the north entrance of Big Bend National Park. Drive straight for 26 miles (42 km) to Park Headquarters at Panther Junction. Turn left and proceed for 20 miles (32 km) to the Rio Grande Village area. Turn left at the stop sign and follow signs into the campground.
Elevation: 562 feet
Nearby National Park
In Big Bend National Park
Approximate driving time: 38 min
534 mi drive to downtown Big Bend Nat. Park (about 8 hr 36 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
1PM
General
- Do not reserve campsites that you are not planning to stay in. A camper arriving the day AFTER the reservation begins is considered a No Show. A No Show may result in a cancellation of your ENTIRE reservation. Contact the park at 432-477-2251 if you are late or will not be arriving until the day after your reservation starts.
- Equipment Capacity. A maximum of two motor vehicles, one vehicle with a trailer, one motorhome with tow vehicle or four motorcycles allowed per campsite. A maximum of four tents OR one wheeled camping unit and one tent allowed per campsite. Only 1 conversion van or other type of recreational vehicle allowed per site. Two (2) conversion vans or RVs require 2 campsites.
- Campfires. NO wood or ground fires allowed at any time. Charcoal may be used in the raised grills provided at each site or on a charcoal or propane grill.
- Many sites are in a NO generator zone. Read the site details carefully before selecting a site.
- Food Storage Lockers/Bears & Wildlife. Bears, javelinas and bobcats frequent the area. All food must be kept in approved containers or in a hard-sided vehicle. Trash must be disposed of in the animal-proof dumpsters provided. Coolers or food boxes may not be unattended at any time. Cattle will sometimes cross the river from Mexico to graze on the grass in the campground. Please treat the cattle as you would any other wildlife by keeping a safe distance.
- Hammocks. Hammocks are only allowed when not affixed to natural features. Do not hang hammocks on trees. No hammocks or other devices may be attached/tied to trees or any other natural features or objects.
- Pets. Pets are allowed in each campsite, although they must be leashed and restrained at all times. Pets are not allowed on trails or in buildings.
- No Hookups. There are no electricity, water or sewer hookups at this facility. There is a dump/fill station at the campground entrance.
- No Showers. There are no showers at this campground. The Rio Grande Village camp store (a 5 to 15 minute walk) offers coin-operated showers.
- Are you still camping? If you leave your site during the day, please leave something at the site so we know you are not checking out early. A tent, camp chair, stove, book, etc. Something of little value but that indicates you plan to return.
- Flood Warning. Grassy areas within the campground are subject to flooding due to flood irrigation.
- High Wind Warning. High winds are prevalent in this campground! Stake down your belongings and keep a tidy campsite.
- Border Crossing. There is only one authorized border crossing within Big Bend National Park, located at Boquillas Crossing, a five minute drive from Rio Grande Village campground. Crossing the border at any other unauthorized location is illegal.
- Entrance Fee. Big Bend charges an entrance fee separate from the camping fee. You may pay the fee upon arrival or in advance. The park also honors Federal interagency passes (e.g., annual, senior, military, access, 4th grade, Golden Age pass etc.). For more information visit the park's Fees & Passes web page.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralA maximum of two motor vehicles, one vehicle with a trailer, one motorhome with tow vehicle or four motorcycles allowed per campsite. A maximum of four tents OR one wheeled camping unit and one tent allowed per campsite. Only 1 conversion van or other type of recreational vehicle allowed per site. Two (2) conversion vans or RVs require 2 campsites.
Warning
GeneralBig Bend National Park is an International Dark Sky Park. In the interest of protecting night skies, outdoor lighting will be limited between 10 PM and 6AM to handheld lighting designed for wayfinding and lighting needed for immediate camp chores or cooking.
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Last updated: September 10, 2026
