The Rio Grande Village campground is located near the Rio Grande and Mexico.
Photo: NPS
About
Set in a grove of cottonwoods and acacia trees, the Rio Grande Village Campground is located near the Rio Grande. Elevation: 1,850 feet. Paved roads connect each campsite, and grassy areas separate each site. Flush toilets, running water, picnic tables, grills, and some overhead shelters. Dump station nearby. Campers enjoy birdwatching, hiking, exploring. A camp store with showers and a park visitor center are nearby.
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Rio Grande Village Campground
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
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Open year round. Please Plan Ahead. Reservations Required. Prime season is November 1 through April 30. Campground is open full capacity at that time. Due to extreme heat of the summer months, the campground operates at reduced capacity (25 campsites) from May 1 through October 31.
Reservations
Please plan ahead. Reservations are required for this campground. There are no first come, first served campsites. This campground is open year-round, but only a limited number of campsites are available in the summer months due to the extreme heat (110+ degrees). May 1 - October 31, 2021: 17 campsites reservable 6 months in advance and 7 sites reservable up to 14 days in advance. November through April: 60 sites reservable up to 6 months in advance and 33 sites reservable up to 14 days in advance Reservations for Rio Grande Village Campground are made at: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234035
Make a Reservation →Directions
Several highways lead to Big Bend National Park: TX 118 from Alpine to Study Butte or FM 170 from Presidio to Study Butte (then 26 miles east to park headquarters), or US 90 or US 385 to Marathon (then 70 miles south to park headquarters). Rio Grande Village Campground is located at Rio Grande Village, 20 miles east of park headquarters.
Weather
The campground is at an elevation of 1,850 ft. During the winter season (November through March) temperatures are warm and pleasant with daily highs in the mid-70s to low 80s. From April through September, this campground is extremely HOT with daily highs exceeding 100-107 degrees. Current weather readings are available at: https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/weather.htm
Accessibility
Paved and flat, the Rio Grande Village Campground is fairly easy to negotiate with a wheelchair. The Rio Grande Village Nature Trail begins behind campsite #18. The first portion of the trail is an accessible floating boardwalk over a small wetland. This portion is suitable for wheelchairs.
A wi-fi signal is available nearby at the Rio Grande Village Store.
There is no cell service in the Rio Grande Village area.
No wood fires. Charcoal grill only.
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The campground accommodates large vehicles and RVs
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One ADA campsite with paved walkway, accessible picnic table and grill. Adjacent to water spigot and restroom facility.
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Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Developed Campground