Rio Grande Village Campground — Big Bend National Park Camping
in April

Booking Rio Grande Village Campground — Big Bend National Park in April

Reservations for Rio Grande Village Campground — Big Bend National Park open 6 months in advance on recreation.gov at 10 a.m. Eastern — so for a April trip, the booking window opens in October. Popular weekends can disappear within minutes of the window opening. If your dates are already full, set an alert and we’ll email you the moment a cancellation opens on recreation.gov.

What to Expect in April

April is a popular camping month at Rio Grande Village Campground — Big Bend National Park — expect typical seasonal demand and weather for the region.

Park Highlights

• ✓On the Rio Grande, the US–Mexico boundary
• ✓Sunset views of the Sierra del Carmen in Mexico
• ✓Close to Boquillas Canyon and the Hot Springs
• ✓One of the best birding spots in the park
• ✓River access for canoeing and kayaking
• ✓Backcountry roads start nearby

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