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
Dave B
VerifiedMarch 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Loop 1
Had a great time in our 6 day visit. The donkeys, horses, cows and javelinas wandering through the campgrounds and surrounding areas were not really an issue, other than their poo piles all over. Lots of highlights, including great hikes, sights to view and animals and birds to see. The only real downside was that I never slept through a full night (tent camping) due to car alarms going off various times throughout the night (probably from people arriving throughout the night and absent minding arming their cars without locking doors, then opening a door, or a nocturnal animal bumping it). About every other time, it set off a group of coyotes howling for five minutes or so. It would be helpful if a sign was posted entering the campground to please turn off car alarms overnight.
Andrew K
VerifiedMarch 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Loop 1
Campsite was as advertised. Pleasantly quiet. Lots of birds around. Excellent night sky view from the campsite. Hosts were polite and helpful
Larry U
VerifiedMarch 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: Loop 1
Camp hosts were wonderful. It was delightful seeing the donkeys, mules, roadrunners, and javelinas strolling through the campground. Our spot was level. Easy quick drive over to the hot springs for a soak and then swim in the river. Camp store is convenient and provisioned with essentials. The dump station and water fill was incredibly clean and well provisioned. I can see that this place can get HOT since we were here in early March, so take this into account for your own time frame. We stayed the night prior in Chisos Basin Campground. Much cooler for temps and the views were of a more in-your-face spectacular-ness. I can highly recommend doing both for a long weekend trip!
Benjamin C
VerifiedMarch 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: Loop 1
This was a great campground. The hosts were friendly and the sites were rv friendly.
Elliot R
VerifiedMarch 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Loop 1
Pleasant experience. The Mexican Livestock were a bit of a problem. I realize that park staff have not the time to herd cattle. But I still wish something could be done. maybe cut an informal deal with the villagers, e.g. Keep the cattle out of the park and we won't bother the entrepreneurs selling tacos to the tourists basking in the hot springs
Michael L
VerifiedMarch 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: Loop 1
You need to put bollards, boulders, or some other obstruction in areas in the campground where you don't want people driving.
Heather M
VerifiedMarch 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: Loop 1
I had a great time at Big Bend NP. The staff, hosts and locals were very helpful. Being able to spend the day in Mexico was a surprise and a joy! Park price is in the sweet spot and I enjoyed the park.
Joshua B
VerifiedMarch 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: Loop 1
No Cell serivce of course, but we were aware of that. Camp ground is beautifully maintained, easily navigable, and in a great location. PLENTIFUL wildlife, including the wild horses, cows, javelinas and mules walking around between campsites. Friendly staff and clean restrooms. Camp store was nice as well, with anything you forgot, as well as showers and laundry.
April P
VerifiedMarch 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: Loop 1
This is a pretty remote national park campground. The generator hours are limited so if you are staying here it may get quite warm during the day. We were here in early March at it was pretty warm. We enjoyed our couple of days here.
Bruce J
VerifiedMarch 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Loop 1
Absolutely no complaints. Beautiful campground, well maintained facilities, and friendly, helpful campground hosts.
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.
