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
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (583)
What Guests Are Saying
Rio Grande Village offers a clean and well-maintained campground with friendly hosts and convenient amenities, including nearby hiking trails and birdwatching opportunities. Campers appreciated the spacious, shaded sites and the presence of wildlife like burros and javelinas. While some visitors experienced issues with wind and noise, overall, the atmosphere and beauty of the surrounding area left many eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Rio Grande Village offers a clean and well-maintained campground with friendly hosts and convenient amenities, including nearby hiking trails and birdwatching opportunities. Campers appreciated the spacious, shaded sites and the presence of wildlife like burros and javelinas. While some visitors experienced issues with wind and noise, overall, the atmosphere and beauty of the surrounding area left many eager to return.
Review Summary
Kimball P
VerifiedFebruary 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: Loop 1
Love Big Bend. Facilities are showing their age. Park staff and store staff at Panther Junction can be very rude. That’s not the case in Rio Grande Village.
joseph M
VerifiedFebruary 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
really nice campground, fantastic park
Stephen W
VerifiedFebruary 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Loop 1
This was the 3rd or 4th time we stay at Rio Grande Village. There are paid showers and laundry at store and propane and fuel available. We went to Boquillas and did some of the local hiking trails.
Don M
VerifiedFebruary 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: Loop 1
site 78 level. Shade provided by cover over picnic table .Generally quiet though it was in a generator area. Water was available through a faucet on the site. bathrooms were clean and a short walk. Gasoline at camp store about 1/2 mile away. Camp hosts friendly.
Tom F
VerifiedFebruary 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Loop 1
Quiet place. Flush toilet. Nice little camp store and nature walk with access to river. Would like to see more bike trails.
Linda G
VerifiedFebruary 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: Loop 1
Overall a fine campground, there were lots of birds around the first afternoon, bathrooms were clean, camp hosts friendly and available. The reason for my less than stellar rating was the presence, every day, of a camper’s generator that ran steadily between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm. All day, every day, complete with gas fumes. And it was REALLY LOUD! It sort of ruined the experience and remains a salient memory of my time there. Other generators were on intermittently, but they were much quieter. Too bad :-(
Nathan B
VerifiedFebruary 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: Loop 1
Very helpful staff.
Michael M
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: Loop 1
Site 093 is fairly large and sits on the corner with a fairly level paved pull through drive which easily accommodated my 20ft trailer and truck. You could also back (30ft or less) into the level grass/dirt area to have the picnic table closer and leave the drive open to park in. Bathrooms & water are just across the way and while there was a good amount of foot & vehicle traffic using them, it was never overly noisy. Host was friendly and informative.
stephen z
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Loop 1
Great stay and fun hicking
Randy F
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Loop 1
Great location within Big Bend National Park to use as a base camp. There is a nice Nature Trail you can walk, it's near the campground and you can also walk down to the Rio Grande River. Boquillas Crossing is 5 miles away from the campground. The only downside about this campground is that some campers use very loud generators so that takes away from the ambience. Campsite itself (#7) was level and located near flush toilets.
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
Nearby National Park
In Big Bend National Park
Approximate driving time: 38 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: June 5, 2026
