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Rio Grande Village Campground
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RIO GRANDE VILLAGE CAMPGROUND
RIO GRANDE VILLAGE CAMPGROUND
Big Bend National Park, Texas   79834
(lat:29.1803 lon:-102.9559) map location

Phone: 432-477-2251
The Rio Grande Village Campground sits near the banks of the Rio Grande, the International Boundary between the United States and Mexico. It is one of the most popular campgrounds in Big Bend National Park, especially for those traveling in large recreational vehicles. It is located close to Boquillas Canyon and Hot Springs, and serves as a launch point for visitors accessing the river or the endless miles of backcountry roads. Rio Grande Village has an outstanding view of the Sierra del Carmen Mountains, located in Mexico to the east, which light up with hues of red and orange during sunset.

This fairly large campground has 100 campsites that range in size from small tent sites to large pull-through sites that can fit a 40-ft. 12 m motor home. Please look carefully at each campsite description, as low hanging branches persist in the campground and not all sites are suitable for tall or long RVs and trailers.

All campsites are reservable, some six months in advance, some two weeks in advance campsites 14 accessible, 20-25, 34, 61-65, 67-70, 72, 74-75, 87-100. There is no first-come, first served camping. A few sites are set aside for administrative use.

No Hookups. There are no hookups available in the facility but each site offers a picnic table, charcoal grill and bear-proof food storage locker. Some are also furnished with picnic shelters for shade. Generators are permitted in some sites during designated generator hours 800 a.m. until 1100 a.m. and 500 p.m. until 800 p.m..

All campsites are within easy walking distance to water spigots, flush toilets, and utility sinks, and for those camping in motor homes and travel trailers, a fill/dump station is provided at the campground's entrance. Showers and laundry facilities can be found at the Rio Grande Village Store just outside the entrance to the campground.

The mountain views, proximity to Mexico, the Rio, and shade from the surrounding cottonwood trees make Rio Grande Village Campground irresistible to visitors. 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.

The river offers ample opportunities to explore its shores and water. The river put-in allows easy access to canoeing and kayaking on the river. Birders flock to the river banks to spot such rare and unique species often found only in Big Bend. Day Hike trails are also found nearby and many backcountry roads are located near the campground.
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From Interstate 10, take State Highway 385 south to Fort Stockton and into Marathon. From Marathon, drive 40 miles 62 km south on State Highway 385 to the north entrance of Big Bend National Park. Drive straight for 26 miles 42 km to Park Headquarters at Panther Junction. Turn left and proceed for 20 miles 32 km to the Rio Grande Village area. Turn left at the stop sign and follow signs into the campground.

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