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You want hookups and clean facilities near the Rio Grande with easy access to trails and wildlife viewing, and a big rig fits (site 85 handles large motorhomes).
Price
$16/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
100 campsites
Season
Open May 1 to Octobe...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$16/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
100 campsites
Season
Open May 1 to Octobe...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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PO BOX 129, BIG BEND NAT. PARK, TX, 79834
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Learn more about alerts →You want hookups and clean facilities near the Rio Grande with easy access to trails and wildlife viewing, and a big rig fits (site 85 handles large motorhomes).
You need quiet, shaded sites or a tight pull-through, since generators run often, shade is sparse, and sites like 35 are cramped for trailers.
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Context for the broader area surrounding Rio Grande Village (Big Bend, Tx), sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
There is a place in Far West Texas where night skies are dark as coal and rivers carve temple-like canyons in ancient limestone. Here, at the end of the road, hundreds of bird species take refuge in a solitary mountain range surrounded by weather-beaten desert. Tenacious cactus bloom in sublime southwestern sun, and species diversity is the best in the country. This magical place is Big Bend...
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). Distances between towns and services are considerable. Be sure you have plenty of gas, food, water, and supplies for your trip. There are no electric vehicle charging stations in Big Bend National Park. The closest EV charging station is 130 miles away in Fort Stockton.
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Best season: fall. Fall offers the most comfortable weather for Rio Grande Village — daytime highs typically 70–85°F with cool nights around 40–55°F — making long hikes, river trips, birding and photography especially pleasant. Monsoon risk has largely passed, trails and access roads are reliable, and the riverside cottonwoods are at their most photogenic. Crowds increase compared with summer but remain manageable except for holiday weekends, so you get excellent conditions without the extreme heat or heavy peak-w Peak months: November, October, March, December Avoid: June, July, August
Fall cited as best season: comfortable highs (70–85°F) and ideal for hiking, boating and photography.
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There are no electricity, water or sewer hookups at this facility. There is a dump/fill station at the campground entrance.
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Site #85 was praised for accommodating large motorhomes, while Site #29 was noted for its seclusion and close proximity to restrooms.
"Site #35 was tight for trailers," commented one reviewer.
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If you're traveling with a large group: this sister campground offers the same river corridor and wildlife but with dedicated group sites.

If you want cooler mountain views: Chisos Basin sits at 5,400 feet with direct access to premier trails like the Window and Emory Peak.

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