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Rio Grande Village Campground

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
93[1]
Nightly fee from
$16[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
65 ft[4]

Rio Grande Village is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Big Bend National Park, Texas[5]. Recreation.gov lists 93 overnight campsites there, and they can be reserved on Recreation.gov[1][3].

What to expect

NPS says the campground is open year round, with a prime season from November 1 through April 30[6]. From May 1 through October 31, NPS says it runs at reduced capacity, with 25 campsites, because of extreme summer heat[6]. NPS notes that reservations are required and there are no first come, first served sites[7]. Recreation.gov lists all 93 sites as drive-in, and all 93 accept a tent[8][9]. It also says 88 sites accept an RV or trailer, and the longest length allowed at any site is 65 feet[9][4]. Recreation.gov lists 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups[10]. Check-in is 1:00 PM for 91 of 93 sites and check-out is 12:00 PM[11][12].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 93
Site types[1] 93 standard nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)[13] 93, 93 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[14] 1
Hookups[10] electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[4] 65 ft (median 35 ft)
Equipment[9] RV or trailer at 88 sites, tent at 93 sites
Pets[15] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[16] Allowed at 0 of 93 listed sites
Check-in[11] 1:00 PM
Check-out[12] 12:00 PM
People per site[17] 8

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee Per night
Campground Fee[2] $16

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to camp at Rio Grande Village?
NPS lists a camping fee of $16 per night[2]. The park entrance fee is separate and fees can change[2][19].
Can you reserve a site at Rio Grande Village?
Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[3]. NPS says reservations are required and there are no first come, first served sites[7].
Are there hookups at Rio Grande Village?
Recreation.gov lists 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups out of 93 campsites[10].
How long can an RV be at Rio Grande Village?
Recreation.gov lists a longest allowed length of 65 feet at any site[4]. Not every site has that limit, so check the site details before booking[4].
Are campfires allowed at Rio Grande Village?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at 0 of 93 campsites, and NPS rules say wood and ground fires are prohibited[16][20].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 93 overnight campsites at Rio Grande Village: 93 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Campground Fee: $16 per night. National Park Service
  3. Rio Grande Village can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Rio Grande Village: 65 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 35 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Rio Grande Village is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Big Bend National Park, Texas. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Season and hours (NPS): 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... National Park Service
  7. Reservation note from NPS: 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... National Park Service
  8. Site access types at Rio Grande Village: Drive-In 93 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Permitted equipment at Rio Grande Village: 88 sites accept an RV or trailer and 93 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Hookups at Rio Grande Village per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 93 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Check-in time at Rio Grande Village on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM (for 91 of 93 sites). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Check-out time at Rio Grande Village on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. NPS lists 93 sites at Rio Grande Village: 93 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
  14. 1 of the 93 campsites at Rio Grande Village are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Rio Grande Village: yes at all 93 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Rio Grande Village: yes at 0 of 93 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Maximum people per campsite at Rio Grande Village: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  18. Amenities at Rio Grande Village listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - year round; showers: Coin-Operated - Year Round; drinking water: Yes - year round; dump station: Yes - year round; cell reception: No; camp store: Yes - year round; firewood for sale:... National Park Service
  19. Fee information on Recreation.gov: Entrance Fee. Big Bend charges an entrance fee separate from the camping fee. You may pay the fee upon arrival or purchase in advance. The park also honors Federal interagency passes (e.g., annual, senior, military,... Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  20. NPS campground rules for Rio Grande Village. National Park Service

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.