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
Kristen W
VerifiedApril 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Loop 1
Feral donkeys screaming all night. Three of them nearly trampled my tent. Multiple insane donkeys racing through campsites all night long was not in my big bend bingo card.
Michael T
VerifiedApril 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Loop 1
Wonderful five days even though extremely, unseasonably warm. Beautiful campground though at the southern end of the park, we were still able to cover the whole park, visiting the majority of the sites and hiking many of the trails. The only problem is the abundance of livestock, crossing the river from Mexico to graze the campground and deposit an ABUNDANCE of droppings. If it wasn’t for the absolutely wonderful camp hosts who daily (sometimes twice a day) voluntarily (not in their job description) muck out the campground of cow, horse, javalina and donkey dung. If they didn’t there would be no place to pitch a tent. Almost like being in a stockyard.
Kyle S
VerifiedApril 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Loop 1
Has running water for toilets, trailer hookups, dedicated dishwashing sinks. The campgrounds have hosts on duty for assistance. Really close to a super easy nature trail that’s a great morning walk overlooking the Rio Grande. The campground has wild horses, wild cows, and wild javelinas roaming regularly so you need to have food secured, but each campsite has large bear boxes included.
Jon S
VerifiedApril 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Loop 1
We stayed for 4 nights at Rio Grande Village in early April. We booked a bit late so we had to move twice, but that was OK; we have a motorhome and it is easy to switch sites. The good news is that we were able to experience both generator and non-generator site areas in the campground that had no hookups. The sites are very roomy and many have quite a bit of shade from trees and/or covers. We had 3 lovely sites, each with unique advantages. The hosts were particularly attentive and did a good job of keeping generator usage within the time limits as well as making sure everyone was following other rules. Other than some temperature and wind extremes we could have done without, we had a lovely stay and really enjoyed the park.
S Edgar B
VerifiedApril 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Loop 1
Avoid spring break, if possible. The park destinations were much less crowded Monday and Tuesday than the previous weekend. Santa Elena canyon was beautiful. The historical preservations are educational and interesting as well as the presentation at the Pine Junction visitors center.
Beth P
VerifiedApril 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 014 ADA only, Loop: Loop 1
A fantastic campground! The accessible site was great for our son in a wheelchair. We loved the trail up the hill right from the campground. We also loved the ranger program in the Amphitheatre!
Randon W
VerifiedApril 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Loop 1
Was a great campground. Excellent!!
Mark H
VerifiedApril 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
Nice, well maintained park. Some sites are permitted to use generators, others nearby aren’t permitted to use them but can clearly hear them. I prefer limited hours for all sites.
The volunteer led geographical walk is worth the time.
Kristi M
VerifiedApril 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: Loop 1
Absolutely loved the animals and large, clean sites. Our camp host was amazing and so friendly and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. I’ve done lots of camping in Texas state parks and in every campground the staff are always miserable and on a mission to catch you doing something wrong. She made this such a different experience and I am so grateful!
Raymond R
VerifiedApril 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: Loop 1
Campground was well cared for with all amenities available. Pleased to find out there were no vault toilets and ample fresh water available.
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.
