Rio Grande Village Group Campground (Big Bend, Tx)
Big Bend National Park — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: BIG BEND NAT. PARK, TX, TX
Price: From $60 per night
Price range: $60–$100 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (19 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Rio Grande Village Group Campground sits on the banks of the Rio Grande, the International Boundary between the United States and Mexico. The four group campsites are great options for groups of nine people or more and is one of the most popular campgrounds in Big Bend National Park. It is located close to Boquillas Canyon and Hot Springs, and acts as a launch point for visitors accessing the river or the endless miles of backcountry roads.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Showers, Bear Boxes, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Rio Grande Village Group Campground offers four large, open sites on the banks of the Rio Grande with outstanding views, close to Boquillas Canyon and Hot Springs. Campers praise it as a safe environment with clean facilities and proximity to excellent boating, fishing, and backcountry access.
Wildlife alert: Coyote, Bobcat, Collared Peccary, Greater Roadrunner, Vermilion Flycatcher, Great Plains Ground Snake, Big Bend Slider, and Texas Banded Gecko are verified in the area. Early morning visitors may see wild hogs and donkeys.
Insider tips for Rio Grande Village Group Campground (Big Bend, Tx): Book early — this is one of the most popular campgrounds in Big Bend National Park Bring water and a generator as there are no hookups Allow 3+ hours travel time from Marathon (40 miles to park entrance, then 30+ minutes to campground)
Skip Rio Grande Village Group Campground (Big Bend, Tx) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You need year-round camping — seasonal operations May-October only. You're traveling with a group smaller than 9 people — this is a group campground only.
Best time to visit Rio Grande Village Group Campground (Big Bend, Tx): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Rio Grande Village (Big Bend, Tx) (BIG BEND NAT. PARK, TX), Big Bend Backcountry Camping (BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, TX), Chisos Basin — Big Bend NP (Big Bend National Park, TX), Cottonwood (Big Bend, Tx) (BIG BEND NAT. PARK, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Rio Grande Village Group Campground (Big Bend, Tx)
Cell signal at Rio Grande Village Group Campground (Big Bend, Tx) (BIG BEND NAT. PARK, TX): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
The Rio Grande Village Group Campground sits on the banks of the Rio Grande, the International Boundary between the United States and Mexico. The four group campsites are great options for groups of nine people or more and is one of the most popular campgrounds in Big Bend National Park. It is located close to Boquillas Canyon and Hot Springs, and acts as a launch point for visitors accessing the river or the endless miles of backcountry roads.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is one of the most popular campgrounds in Big Bend National Park
Bring water and a generator as there are no hookups
Allow 3+ hours travel time from Marathon (40 miles to park entrance, then 30+ minutes to campground)
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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. At the stop sign, turn right, then veer right for the group campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Big Bend National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Big Bend National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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