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
Cynthia G
VerifiedDecember 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: Loop 1
Nice sites, quiet at night
Robert K
VerifiedDecember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: Loop 1
The administrators appear to be letting all of the big, beautiful, ancient trees die from extreme lack of irrigation. It is a tragic way to treat this beautiful and old national park.
Also, rec.gov does a terrible job of utilizing camping spots, allowing one single to be reserved in any spot so longer term reservations sre nearly impossible.
Gloria M
VerifiedDecember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: Loop 1
Clean, quiet campground
Justin D
VerifiedDecember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: Loop 1
Very nice place
Robert M
VerifiedDecember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: Loop 1
The camp was not crowded and quiet. Our campsite was level and shaded. Bathrooms were clean. We plan to return.
Merle W
VerifiedDecember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Loop 1
Everyone there was helpful and friendly
It was clean and well run
Jacob B
VerifiedDecember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Loop 1
The beauty of this National Park is amazing. But the infrastructure compared to other national park is not so great. Roads to some of the scenic locations need improvement. Parking areas only have very limited spots and most don't accommodate larger rigs. Many trail heads have almost no parking and have no restroom facilities. Some of the trails we were on need clearer markings to ensure you don't take wrong turns...
We were in the park for 1 week in a small 4x4 truck camper and were able to scout some of the back country campsites, which were amazing. We will definitely come back to stay at those to enjoy the views, total silence and darkness.
This particular campground was large, busy and had some no generator sites. Lots of wildlife. Bobcats, coyote, cows and donkeys going through camp. We also stayed a few nights at Cottonwood which is a NO generator camp ground with less sites. Both campsites were clean and well kept..
Jacqueline A
VerifiedDecember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Loop 1
We love Big Bend. Starry nights, gorgeous hiking, even had breakfast in Mexico. The Rangers and volunteers are always so friendly and knowledgeable.
We liked site 9, despite being in a generator loop it was generally quiet. This site was just long enough for my 28ft trailer and truck, but I was backed right up to the picnic table roof. It was easy to get level. The covered picnic table was a nice bonus and it is surrounded by bushes, so you get a little privacy. No shade for the trailer but we needed sun for our solar panels.
Bev R
VerifiedDecember 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Loop 1
Our time in Big Bend NP was awesome. The Rio Grande campground was excellent. It’s well staffed with knowledgeable and friendly folks who keep the campground clean, quiet, dark and tidy. We’ll be back even tho the drive is 2000 miles from our home.
Erica L
VerifiedDecember 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: Loop 1
We arrived to find the site we had reserved was not large enough for our fifth wheel. Park host was very accommodating and found us another site that was long enough. Only complaint is the lack of cell service and internet. We enjoyed hiking many trails-a couple right from the campground and we drove the Maxwell Scenic Drive and hiked many trails along the way as well as in the Chisos Basin.
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.
