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Rio Grande Village Campground — Big Bend National Park
Terlingua, Texas · 93 campsites
Illustrative landscape
Rio Grande Village Campground sits near the banks of the Rio Grande on the southeastern side of Big Bend National Park, close to Boquillas Canyon and the Hot Springs. It is one of the park's most popular campgrounds and looks east across the river to the Sierra del Carmen mountains in Mexico, which turn red and orange at sunset. Sites range from small tent spots to large pull-throughs, and the river gives easy access to birding, canoeing, and kayaking. Summer is very hot at this low elevation, so the campground is busiest in the cooler months.
Campsites
93 campsites
Region
West Texas
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Campsite types
Standard (no hookups)
93 sites
No hookups · tents and rigs up to ~40 ftRV OKTent OK
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Location & trip guide
Terlingua, Texas
Rio Grande Village Campground — Big Bend National Park is in West Texas. Use the official booking provider for current arrival directions and access details.
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For Families:Loop 1 sites near the amenities and the nature trail; reserve on recreation.gov
For Privacy:Sites along the outer edge of the loop back onto the river corridor
For RVs:Several pull-through sites fit rigs up to about 40 feet, but there are no hookups in this campground
When to Go
Late fall through early spring. November through March is the most comfortable window. From spring into summer the low desert here regularly climbs past 100 degrees.
Tips
- →This campground has no hookups; there is a separate concession RV park nearby if you need full hookups
- →Bring shade and plenty of water, the low elevation gets very hot
- →The Rio Grande Village Nature Trail is an easy walk straight from the campground
- →Sunrise and sunset are the best times to watch the Sierra del Carmen change color
Highlights
On the Rio Grande, the US–Mexico boundarySunset views of the Sierra del Carmen in MexicoClose to Boquillas Canyon and the Hot SpringsOne of the best birding spots in the parkRiver access for canoeing and kayakingBackcountry roads start nearby
Rio Grande Village Campground — Big Bend National Park — Frequently Asked
Is Rio Grande Village Campground — Big Bend National Park hard to book?+
Yes — Rio Grande Village Campground — Big Bend National Park is a federal campground booked through recreation.gov, and its sites fill up on weekends and during peak seasons. Late fall through early spring. November through March is the most comfortable window. From spring into summer the low desert here regularly climbs past 100 degrees. Reserve early on recreation.gov, and set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations found during scheduled checks every 30 minutes.
How many campsites does Rio Grande Village Campground — Big Bend National Park have?+
Rio Grande Village Campground — Big Bend National Park has 93 campsites, including Standard (no hookups).
How far in advance should I book Rio Grande Village Campground — Big Bend National Park?+
Check this campground’s official reservation page for its current release schedule and seasonal openings. We have not verified a booking window for this campground.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Rio Grande Village Campground — Big Bend National Park?+
Rio Grande Village Campground — Big Bend National Park occasionally has same-day or cancellation openings on recreation.gov, especially midweek. Camp.land watches Rio Grande Village Campground — Big Bend National Park for cancellations and checks every 30 minutes and emails you when a check finds an opening, with a direct booking link. Availability can change before you book.
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