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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
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 (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
Christine C
VerifiedMay 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Loop 1
I had a good overall experience staying at the campground. The camp host and volunteer, Gunther, was extremely informative and welcoming when I arrived. He explained the local wildlife, including the donkeys and javelinas, which ended up being very important information once they started wandering through the campground after dark.
The bathrooms were clean and well maintained throughout my stay, which I appreciated.
My biggest surprise was definitely the donkeys. The bells on them were not really the issue, but the loud braying in the middle of the night was pretty startling if you are not used to barnyard animals roaming freely around your campsite. It is something future visitors should be prepared for.
I also underestimated the heat, which is partly on me, but people should know that temperatures can become extremely hot during the day. At the same time, the temperature shifts a lot between day and night, so you really need to prepare for a wide range of conditions.
If I could make one recommendation for people car camping, it would be to bring mosquito netting for your windows so you can safely keep them open at night for airflow. That would have made sleeping much more comfortable in the heat.
britni a
VerifiedMay 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: Loop 1
We only stayed one night and slept in our car as it was just a passing through kinda stop. Walked to to the river. It was amazing! I cannot wait to go back with my grandson next year! Felt very safe. Regardless of political affiliation or options it would be the most egregious shame to have a wall through such a beautiful place!
VICKI B
VerifiedMay 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: Loop 1
Sites are super nice, lots of room, camp host was friendly, helpful (woman). Visiting the park was handy from here and accessing the river was also easy
Tracy R
VerifiedMay 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: Loop 1
Great place to stay within Big Bend National Park. Several wild animals running around the campsite - say Donkeys, Javelina, along with a variety of birds. It was hot while we were there .... we were able to run the generator till 8PM which allowed running the AC our rig to cool down. There was a wind advisory one night and the hosts and NPS came around and warned us so we could take appropriate actions. The campground was on one end of the park but there were plenty of things to do as we traveled throughout the park. We picked this campground as it allowed 31' RV's. The one thing that we missed (and not associated with the campground) was the crossing into Mexico was only open Friday-Sunday - but the views at Boquillas Canyon were awesome and provided additional wildlife as you walk along the Rio Grande (saw mountain goats for example). Don't miss the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive - saw more wildlife - Coachwhip snake (pretty pink and fast), Aoudad, etc. Great Trip!
Mark S
VerifiedMay 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Loop 1
This is a remotely located campground. It was a very hot day when we were there and generator use is allowed until 8pm. Luckily it was windy too, so after our AC was off, we had a good breeze. Bathrooms were nearby but no showers are at the campground (have to go up to the store for that). Nice quiet stay.
Bruce K
VerifiedMay 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
We had a wonderful visit to Big Bend National Park and the Rio Grande Village campground. Melissa, the campground host, was wonderful and responsive in every sense of the word. We even enjoyed the herd of nine javelinas coming through our campsite two days in a row. We did a lot of hiking in the morning while it was still cool. One park highlight was doing the border crossing with our passports into Mexico for lunch. Very nice folks there who took good care of us. My hats off to all the National Park Service personnel staffing the visitor centers and making everything in the park work smoothly!
Mary M
VerifiedMay 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful Pin accessible. very well maintained park. Will return and have recommended to others.
Edgardo G
VerifiedMay 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop 1
Great National Park. Pristinely kept. Will definitely go again. So much to see.
Rayford C
VerifiedMay 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Loop 1
Great campground within Big Bend! Highly recommend it and the Nature Trail right off the campground. Facilities were clean and well maintained.
alex c
VerifiedMay 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Loop 1
Great campground, lots of space, potable water close by wherever you're staying and a nicely stocked store at the entrance. Hard to depict on a map, but just know it's quite a ways out from the Chisos Basin, if that's your destination.
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 7, 2026
