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Rio Grande Village Campground

93 sites · $16 · Reservations · RVs OK

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Reservations$16 / night

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93Reservable

$16Per night

YesRVs

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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

Fees

Campground Fee 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.	$16.00

Season & hours

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.

Amenities

Toilets · Flush Toilets - year round
Showers · Coin-Operated - Year Round
Drinking water · year round
Trash / recycling · year round
Laundry · year round
Camp store · year round
Firewood for sale · none
Ice for sale · year round
Food storage lockers · year round
Dump station · year round
Amphitheater · seasonal
Camp host · seasonal
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed
Trailers	Allowed
RV notes	The campground accommodates large vehicles and RVs
Roads	Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Type	Developed Campground
Campfires	No wood fires. Charcoal grill only.
Wheelchair	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.
ADA	One ADA campsite with paved walkway, accessible picnic table and grill. Adjacent to water spigot and restroom facility.
Cell	There is no cell service in the Rio Grande Village area.
Internet	A wi-fi signal is available nearby at the Rio Grande Village Store.

Getting there

Rio Grande Village Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX 79834

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.

Contact

432-477-1121 · BIBE_info@nps.gov

Other campgrounds in Big Bend

Chisos Basin56 sites · $16 · Reservations · RVs to 24 ft Cottonwood22 sites · $16 · Reservations · RVs OK Rio Grande Village RV25 sites · $36 · Reservations · RVs to 38 ft

About Rio Grande Village

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.

Photos

Nice views above campground — Nice views above the campground along the nature trail · NPS

Rio Grande Village Campers — Camping at Rio Grande Village · NPS

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

55°F

Clear

Thu, Nov 12

Day

77°F

Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

55°F

Mostly Clear

Fri, Nov 13

Day

80°F

Sunny

Fri, Nov 13

Night

59°F

Rain Showers Likely

Sat, Nov 14

Day

80°F

Sunny

Sat, Nov 14

Night

59°F

Partly Cloudy

Sun, Nov 15

Day

79°F

Sunny

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical 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

Rules

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

Trails near camp

🥾 RGV Amphitheater Trail 0.1 mi
🥾 Nature Trail 0.1 mi
🥾 Nature Trail Overlook 0.1 mi
🥾 Nature Trail River Spur 0.3 mi
🥾 Boquillas Port of Entry Trail 0.1 mi
🥾 Hot Springs 3.4 mi
🥾 Ore Terminal - Strawhouse - Marufo Vega 0.9 mi
🥾 Boquillas Canyon 0.6 mi
🥾 Marufo Vega 0.6 mi
🥾 Ore Terminal 3.4 mi

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.