Rio Grande Village Campground
29.1802, -102.9556 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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.
- Every day
- All Day
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.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Per night. Campsite capacity is maximum of 8 people and two vehicles. Reservations required through www.recreation.gov. Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
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
- Amphitheater
- Yes - seasonal
- Camp store
- Yes - year round
- Drinking water
- Yes - year round
- Dump station
- Yes - year round
- Food storage lockers
- Yes - year round
- Host on site
- Yes - seasonal
- Ice for sale
- Yes - year round
- Laundry
- Yes - year round
- Showers
- Coin-Operated - Year Round
- Toilets
- Flush Toilets - year round
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - year round
- Cell reception
- No
- Firewood for sale
- No
- Internet
- No
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
- RVs
- Allowed
- Trailers
- Allowed
- Access roads
- Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
- Classification
- Developed Campground
- Cell service
- There is no cell service in the Rio Grande Village area.
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.
One ADA campsite with paved walkway, accessible picnic table and grill. Adjacent to water spigot and restroom facility.
No wood fires. Charcoal grill only.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
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.
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
Visitors may stay in the park up to 14 consecutive nights, with a limit of 28 nights in a calendar year. During the busiest time of the year, January 1 through April 15, visitors are limited to 14 total nights in the park. Pets are permitted in the campground, but must be leashed at all times. Leashes must be six feet (1.8 m) or less in length. Pets may not be left unattended for their safety and for the safety of other visitors and wildlife. Pets are NOT allowed on trails, in the backcountry, or on the river. Wood and ground fires are prohibited. All food items must be stored inside a vehicle or animal-proof food storage locker. Generators allowed in specified sites only: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Set in a grove of cottonwoods and acacia trees, the Rio Grande Village Campground is located near the Rio Grande. 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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