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
Seasonal information
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
James B
VerifiedFebruary 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Loop 1
The tent site I was assigned (#51) there was no privacy and I was surrounded by motorhomes & truck campers. It would be nice to have tent campers have their own area.
Justin W
VerifiedFebruary 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: Loop 1
Had a good overall experience and would come back.
Jamie C
VerifiedFebruary 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: Loop 1
Site 32, we love you! Honestly any of the sites in the back are fabulous, no generators but if that works for you, pick one. We had a great visit, love spending time on this side of the park. Super quiet
Megan L
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Loop 1
The campsite was great. We enjoyed our stay.
Vanessa B
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: Loop 1
This was a great campground and so quiet and dark at night. The bathrooms were kept really clean.
Joseph F
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Loop 1
Fantastic campground. Perfect for boondocking near camp store for supplies and fuel, clean restrooms and water available.
Gala C
VerifiedFebruary 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: Loop 1
The sunsets are beautiful, great hikes, good place for some light biking or extensive biking on the main road, close to the hot springs, and a must-do activity is going to Boquillas, Mexico for lunch and a little shopping. It's also a great idea to take a walk around the campground in the dark. The skies are amazing.
The camp store has great beer, a nice assortment of t-shirts, ice cream for a hot day and other refrigerated or shelved food items. The Big Bend roasters coffee is very good.
Jill S
VerifiedFebruary 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Loop 1
We stayed in the Village and it was decent. Space between neighbors was pretty good. Liked the covered picnic table, width of our site and bear/javelina box. Hosts stopped by within minutes of our arrival and were very friendly and helpful. Loved the proximity of the store, visitor center and hot springs! Favorites were Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive and Santa Elena Hike.
I wish Big Bend had more camping options. The Village is so far away from many of the sites. Showers were NOT very clean : (
SO SAD that this is a dark sky park and people had lights on and drove around with headlights shining.
Lisa E
VerifiedFebruary 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: Loop 1
Best of the 3 campgrounds in Big Bend. I would select a non generator site in the future.
Mark K
VerifiedFebruary 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: Loop 1
It was disconcerting to not be told irrigation was going to happen in our campsite when I made the reservation. It was muddy the day we arrived and we were told a couple of days before we were to leave that they were going to flood the area again. So, we left early.
Also, the showers at the Rio Grande campsite had serious hot water problems. Sometimes they worked, sometimes not. Even when they worked, it took up to a minute for the water to go from frigid to luke warm. When you only get 5 minutes, that's brutal.
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.
