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.
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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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.
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December 11, 2024 Stayed at: 013, Loop: Loop 1
I have stayed in a lot of our national parks, especially in the recent years and I’ve got to say this campground was in pretty bad shape compared to most national park campgrounds. It had the overall appearance of just being rundown, even though there were a lot of campers there. Big Bend is a phenomenal national park and the campgrounds should be kept up at a higher standard.
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December 10, 2024 Stayed at: 093, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful spot. Easy access.
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December 10, 2024 Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
Nice, quiet campground with some privacy in between sites.
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December 10, 2024 Stayed at: 057, Loop: Loop 1
Campsite was large and clean. I came in at night and it is very dark! (great stars). This area is dark sky certified, so please turn off your strings of lights and large outdoor lights with RV's. Bathrooms are good, water was easy to find.
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December 10, 2024 Stayed at: 082, Loop: Loop 1
The picture for this site is not correct. The bathroom closest to this site has limited lighting and no shelf to put bathroom items. Campground overall is very clean and inviting.
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December 9, 2024 Stayed at: 038, Loop: Loop 1
The visit was amazing! There is so much to explore and what we did explore was stunning. Will definitely be back!
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December 8, 2024 Stayed at: 092, Loop: Loop 1
I had more fun this time visiting the Rio Grande Village campground, as the last time was a few years ago in July. It was still mid to high 90's in the middle of the night. It was nice and cool this time in November. Love visiting Big Bend!
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December 7, 2024 Stayed at: 043, Loop: Loop 1
Nice facility.
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December 7, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: Loop 1
This was our first time camping during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The camp ground was busy. Our camp neighbors parked 5 cars on surrounding lots and even though the camp attendant told them to move the cars. They did not until late that night. The same campers ran a cable to their site from the bathrooms ( major trip hazard) but the camp ground is great. The camp attendants were great, the fact that the park experienced a gas shortage was concerning for many. But I would say this can all be expected during a major holiday weekend. Guests mostly were the problem not the park or employees.
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December 5, 2024 Stayed at: 087, Loop: Loop 1
Amazing place. The rangers were kind and helpful.
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Po Box 129, Big Bend Nat. Park, TX 79834 United States
Elevation: 562 ft
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...
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 Headquarters at Panther Junction. Turn left and proceed for 20 mi (19.9 mi) to the Rio Grande Village area. Turn left at the stop sign and follow signs into the campground.
The closest entrance is: Maverick Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 40.8 mi · over 1 hr (70 min)
Check in time
1PM
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.
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.
Last updated: October 21, 2026
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