Rio Grande Village (Big Bend, TX)

Warning

General

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.

Warning

General

Big 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.

View from the hill above the Rio Grande Village Campground
A Roadrunner (Geococcyx variegata)
Amazing Sunsets Just a Short Hike From Rio Grande Village Campground
Campground Map
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About Rio Grande Village (Big Bend, TX)

The Rio Grande Village Campground sits near the banks of the Rio Grande, the International Boundary between the United States and Mexico. It is one of the most popular campgrounds in Big Bend National Park, especially for those traveling in large recreational vehicles. It is located close to Boquillas Canyon and Hot Springs, and serves as a launch point for visitors accessing the river or the endless miles of backcountry roads. Rio Grande Village has an outstanding view of the Sierra del Carmen Mountains, located in Mexico to the east, which light up with hues of red and orange during sunset.

Available sites

93 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 1 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

93 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 002, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 003, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 005, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 006, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 007, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 008, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 009, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 010, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 011, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 013, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 014 ADA only, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 015, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 016, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 017, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 018, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 019, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 020, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 021, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 022, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 023, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 024, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 025, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 026, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 027, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 028, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 029, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 030, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 031, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 032, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 033, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 034, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
🚐 035, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 036, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 037, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 038, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 039, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 041, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 042, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 043, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 044, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 045, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 046, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 047, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 048, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 049, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 050, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 051, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 052, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 053, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 054, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 055, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 056, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 057, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 058, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 059, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 060, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 061, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 062, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 063, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 064, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 065, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 067, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 068, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 069, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 070, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 072, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 074, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 075, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 076, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 077, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 078, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 079, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 080, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 081, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 082, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 083, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 084, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 085, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 087, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 088, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 089, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 090, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 091, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 092, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 093, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 094, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 095, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 096, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 097, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 098, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 099, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 100, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site

Reviews

639 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

Overall rating

Based on 639 reviews

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4 stars 20.0% (128)
3 stars 8.9% (57)
2 stars 2.5% (16)
1 star 1.4% (9)

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Tracy R

Verified

May 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!

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Mark S

Verified

May 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.

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Mary M

Verified

May 16, 2026 Stayed at: 087, Loop: Loop 1

Beautiful Pin accessible. very well maintained park. Will return and have recommended to others.

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Edgardo G

Verified

May 15, 2026 Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop 1

Great National Park. Pristinely kept. Will definitely go again. So much to see.

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Rayford C

Verified

May 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.

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alex c

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May 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.

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William A

Verified

May 11, 2026 Stayed at: 052, Loop: Loop 1

it was nice, just got a little hot.

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Scott H

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May 10, 2026 Stayed at: 038, Loop: Loop 1

Very nice campground. Bathrooms were clean. Fun having the donkey’s come through at night. We felt very safe being that close to Mexico. Would love to camp there again.

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Georgia M

Verified

May 10, 2026 Stayed at: 067, Loop: Loop 1

We enjoyed the donkeys, javelinas and occasional coyote running through the site. We had a “resident” roadrunner on our picnic table every day. Lovely site, helpful staff, clean facilities.

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Russel W

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May 10, 2026 Stayed at: 027, Loop: Loop 1

Everything went as promised and expected.

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Location & Directions for Rio Grande Village (Big Bend, TX)

Po Box 129, Big Bend Nat. Park, TX 79834 United States

Elevation: 562 ft

Getting There

From Interstate 10, take State Highway 385 south to Fort Stockton and into Marathon. From Marathon, drive 40 mi (38.5 mi) (south on State Highway 385 to the north entrance of Big Bend National Park. Drive straight for 26 mi (26.1 mi) to Park Headq...

Nearest town

Big Bend Nat. Park, TX - 534 mi

About over 8 hr (516 min) to downtown

Near Big Bend National Park

The closest entrance is: Maverick Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 40.8 mi · over 1 hr (70 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

General

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.

Warning

General

Big 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: October 21, 2026

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