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.
About Rio Grande Village (big Bend, TX)
Number of accommodations: 93
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water -
Dump Station
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (547)
What Guests Are Saying
Rio Grande Village offers a beautiful and well-maintained campground with stunning scenery, ample wildlife sightings, and a friendly atmosphere. Many visitors appreciated the clean facilities, helpful staff, and proximity to hiking trails and the Rio Grande. However, some guests noted challenges such as high winds, noise from wildlife, and issues with the reservation process, which may affect the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Rio Grande Village offers a beautiful and well-maintained campground with stunning scenery, ample wildlife sightings, and a friendly atmosphere. Many visitors appreciated the clean facilities, helpful staff, and proximity to hiking trails and the Rio Grande. However, some guests noted challenges such as high winds, noise from wildlife, and issues with the reservation process, which may affect the overall experience.
Review Summary
Edward W
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: Loop 1
This campground is very nice, consistent with the desert environment. The facilities are clean. Restrooms and water are scattered around throughout the campground so that you can’t be very far from one. Neighbor were friendly but very quiet, so even without a lot of room, it was comfortable to camp there. The electric sites, which I did not use, would be the exception to that, as they were very close together, maybe 25’ wide parking places. I was in the tent/trailer area .
This campground was close (relatively) to the hot springs. There is a good trail about 3 miles long leading directly from the campground to the Hot Springs. It’s a lot of fun to hike back on after dark in the moonlight. I had a full moon. Otherwise, you can drive about 2 miles and then walk 2 miles an easy road into the spring. That might sound like a lot, but it’s as good as it gets. There is also an easy trail over to the river and actually a couple of short nature trails that originate at the campground.
The one thing I didn’t like was that there are quite a few little mesquite sprouts all over, which threaten the feet and make it harder to find the right spot for my tent. I suspect that there is reticence to use herbicides but that really should be done to clean up the ground in the campground for safety as well as convenience.
Janet G
VerifiedFebruary 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: Loop 1
Location was good, sites clean, bathrooms warm and clean. Access to the showers, laundry and store was a short 5 minute walk.
Orval P
VerifiedFebruary 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Loop 1
It’s a peaceful beautiful area.
Sanidump area was clean.
Staff are accommodating and friendly.
Nature park is nice easy hike/walk.
Joan R
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful park, and Rio Grande campground was nice. Try to get the more isolated sites on the river side - the central sites are more crowded together and open, and even though there was a non-generator section it was open enough to hear the generators if you were anywhere near it.
Christian S
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Loop 1
Great national park with stunning views. Having gas and diesel at the stores is a great idea. Having propane would be even better
Darryl K
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Loop 1
Great camp host! Nice level sites with decent spacing. Good camp store and laundry with decent fuel prices. Great location for exploring Big Bend. Could use some low hanging branch trimming but mostly avoidable. We were in a NO generator site during a cold snap so it would be nice IMHO if the generator permitted area was larger. Great stay. Close to Boquillas Del Rey.
Cynthia J
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: Loop 1
Quiet. Large sites. Love it.
David M
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Loop 1
Excellent campground with good spacing. The local nature trail is fantastic and did it daily. Santa Elena Canyon is a top 10 National Park hike IMO.
LeRoy L
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: Loop 1
Nice campground. Spacing of sites was good. The nature trail from the park was a fun trail and the overlook at the top was beautiful.
Jeffrey H
VerifiedJanuary 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop 1
Loved our time at Big Bend, fabulous park. Site 28 is nice and very private. Bit of a tight squeeze for a camper but we made it work. A little pruning would go a long way but we were fine.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 29.1809 / -102.957
Elevation: 562 feet
Policies & Rules
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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. |
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Check-in Time. You may occupy your campsite anytime after 1:00 PM. Your site will be marked. There is no official check-in procedure. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Generators. Many sites are in a NO generator zone. From November 1 until April 30, Generator hours are 8:00AM-11:00AM and 5:00PM-8:00PM. May 1 through October 31, generator hors are8:00AM-8:00PM. Read the site details carefully before selecting a site. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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No Hookups. There are no electricity, water or sewer hookups at this facility. There is a dump/fill station at the campground entrance. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Flood Warning. Grassy areas within the campground are subject to flooding due to flood irrigation. |
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High Wind Warning. High winds are prevalent in this campground! Stake down your belongings and keep a tidy campsite. |
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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. |
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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.
