Rio Grande Village (Big Bend, TX)

Po Box 129, Big Bend Nat. Park, Texas, United States
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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
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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
RV Sites 88 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 5 sites Check Availability

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

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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

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2 stars 2.5% (16)
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Alexander P

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January 2, 2025 Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop 1

Great campground. Quiet, peaceful, and clean. Camp hosts did a great job keeping the sites organized and clean.

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Mindy G

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January 2, 2025 Stayed at: 048, Loop: Loop 1

Peaceful stay over Christmas site. 48 backs up to greenery and even though you technically share a driveway with 49, it's plenty of space no issues.

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Mark S

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January 1, 2025 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Loop 1

Nice campground, friendly camp hosts, great nature trail with a perfect spot for sunrise/sunset. Coyotes are a bit of a nuisance, but that starry sky can't be beat.

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Donald M

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January 1, 2025 Stayed at: 089, Loop: Loop 1

Great stay. Coming back.

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Robert K

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December 31, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: Loop 1

Great place, but overcrowded and poorly maintained with regard to the property itself. All the trees are dying due to lack of irrigation and rain. The beauty of the area is greatly diminished from a few decades ago. Way too many tents allowed on each site, up to 4, and it feels like a ghetto rather than campground. Most campers come for just a few days making it very difficult to make longer term reservations, as it is very popular.

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Carisa M

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December 31, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Loop 1

We stayed for two nights at this campsite. Our site was easy to find and pull into. Campground and bathrooms were kept clean. We enjoyed our time camping here. Although not site hookups, the water and dump station was close by for convenience.

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David C

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December 30, 2024 Stayed at: 034, Loop: Loop 1

This space 34 was nice and secluded but note that only a smaller car will fit in the space.

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Kelsy L

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December 29, 2024 Stayed at: 079, Loop: Loop 1

We will 100% be back! This was an outstanding experience from hiking to camping!

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Alex A

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December 28, 2024 Stayed at: 084, Loop: Loop 1

Great location! Great hikes and other locations to explore! I will be back.

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Bob M

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December 28, 2024 Stayed at: 049, Loop: Loop 1

Fantastic as always. A few tips:

If you have a generator, make sure your site is in a generator permitted area.

All sites are reservation only as of this writing. Park staff CANNOT help you with reservations; you must go online or call reservations.gov.

The wind in Rio Grande Village campground can go from calm to 30 mph and gusty in literally a minute. We saw a lot of broken, crumpled tents.

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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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