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VerifiedApril 20, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop 1
Campsites were clean and well marked, restrooms were well placed and easily found
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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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April 20, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop 1
Campsites were clean and well marked, restrooms were well placed and easily found
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April 20, 2026 Stayed at: 063, Loop: Loop 1
Favorite campsite. Not back country, and each site was evenly spaced out. Very helpful to have a bathroom and a gas station and shower station down the road
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April 20, 2026 Stayed at: 030, Loop: Loop 1
Amazing time - Boquillas was awesome, also the Boquillas Canyon hike was nice. Campgrounds were good, some sites more private than others.
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April 20, 2026 Stayed at: 064, Loop: Loop 1
We very much enjoyed our visit to the Big Bend but we ran into a difficulty at the Rio Grande Village campground. One of us requires the use of a medical oxygen generator at night for supplemental oxygen. We had picked an RV site at the end of a loop to be away from other campers. I had intended to contact the Campground Host to discuss the use of the generator at night but there was a sign in place indicating the Host was off duty. The noise made by the generator is low but is noticeable in an otherwise quiet setting. After we operated the generator until 4:30 a.m., the camp host came to our campsite and told us we had to shut it off. We chose to leave the campground and seek an alternate place for the remainder of the night. In retrospect, we should have gotten clarification about the Park policy on generator operation for medical purposes.
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April 18, 2026 Stayed at: 094, Loop: Loop 1
Loved the wild burros!
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April 18, 2026 Stayed at: 095, Loop: Loop 1
Amazing experience!
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April 18, 2026 Stayed at: 030, Loop: Loop 1
Camp host looked thru our ( empty) ice. Chest when we weren’t there. Donkeys roaming and breying on and off all night, neighbors up talking and laughing till midnight.
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April 17, 2026 Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
Camping spots are very clean and well maintained
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April 17, 2026 Stayed at: 035, Loop: Loop 1
Site 35 should not be an RV site. It warns against overhead branches but the biggest problem were the side branches. Ours was a 19 ft Lance bumper trailer, not tall. Measurements of site given suggested it would fit. The entry road was so tight that my husband almost had to jack knife the trailer to get it in. Once in, he had to again manipulate the position so slide came out. We got scratched by branches going in/out front door. It was extremely stressful.
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April 16, 2026 Stayed at: 078, Loop: Loop 1
Awesome !!!!!!!
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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