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
Camille H
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: Loop 1
Great campground. Good services. Highly recommend.
Diane S
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Loop 1
The campground NEEDS a WiFi connection!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Impossible to plan trips and mapping.
Roads and sites need repaving, it’s a dusty mess.
Bathrooms adequate, but I have my own motorhome.
Offer hook-ups!!!!!
More landscaping would help keep dust down.
I did love my first time visiting but was so happy to get out of such a dusty and sandy environment
Janet A
VerifiedFebruary 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Loop 1
Loved the nature walk.
Rhiannon C
VerifiedFebruary 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop 1
The campsite is clean and during this time of year extremely quiet. It was beautiful and the people were kind. Overall it was an excellent experience
David H
VerifiedFebruary 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: Loop 1
Information regarding what to expect & what we found did not match. Of particular note was the inability to use US currency for purchases within the park, yet both showers & laundry required US currency to use? That's really messed up.
Camp hosts were very friendly & accommodating with me (I'm 75) but were rude and very short with my son (he's 51) showing a distinct bias that was difficult to understand.
All National Park Rangers we encountered were both friendly and courteous.
While all the visitor centers were clean & well maintained, the restrooms clearly needed attention, both for cleanliness, but especially maintenance; they were run down & poorly lit. There really was no excuse for those poor conditions; they weren't over-used by campers & clearly have not had any budget allocated to keeping those facilities anywhere near the level of the visitor centers.
Anthony B
VerifiedFebruary 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop 1
Great spot that is not really next to people, there’s trees between the campsites
Jerry G
VerifiedFebruary 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Loop 1
Great campground and spacious
Bob L
VerifiedFebruary 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful campground. Dark skies. In January, cool at night, warm during day.
Glenn V
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: Loop 1
The reservation system is very poor. My wife and I are full-timers and do not plan way ahead, as many full-timers do. There are no FF sites available. Also the reserved sites that are not occupied on the first night as well as not occupied for the whole time are not available for others waiting for spaces. We have seen numerous reserved sites not occupied for days, and checking availability yields nothing. Your rules state that unoccupied reserved sites are cancelled and should be available, but this is not the case. This should be enforced to enable others to enjoy the area. You also would be making more revenue by charging the campers who do not cancel or change their reservations and renting the sites to campers waiting for a spot. Please consider the many full-timers out there.
Glenn D
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: Loop 1
We are not unbiased as we LOVE this campground and park. We are sorry for the reduction in generator hours as we are most often gone before 8am. The evening hours are fine. It was cold most of the time we were there so, selfishly, it would have been nice to turn on the generator prior to 8am. We hate the reservation only system, not only here but throughout the park system. People are turned away where there are empty campsites. We preferred it when there was a mix of sites. This is not our first time to express our displeasure with this system.
We have been saddened to see the cane overtaking the water on the Rio Grande Nature trail that leaves from the campground. We have incredible pictures of a green heron fishing right by the bench on the boardwalk. We understand this is not part of the campground but wanted you to know our feelings.
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.
