Description

Texas, Rio Grand Village Campground, Big Bend National Park(BBNP)

The nearest freeway to the national park is Interstate-10 located 100 miles north of the entrance on Highway-385.  BBNP is an extremely remote park.  100 miles into the park plus an additional 50 miles to the closest Campground.  Make sure your vehicle is in perfect operation before entering this area.  Also, gas stations in the area are far and few in between.  Make sure you have sufficient fuel when entering this remote area. 

Directions:

From Interstate 10, take State Highway 385 south to Fort Stockton and onto Marathon. From Marathon, drive 40 miles south on State Highway 385 to the north entrance of Big Bend National Park. Drive straight for 26 miles to Park Headquarters at Panther Junction. Turn left and proceed for 20 miles to the campground at the Rio Grand Village. 

Please see the Campbase map tab for an accurate location. 

Comment

Rio Grand Village Campground is Open all year with 100 tent and RV camp spots.  RV's to approximately 40 feet can be accommodated.  The campground is located at Rio Grand Village along the banks of the Rio Grand River.  The Village has a small camp store with all the essentials including ice, propane, and fuel.  WiFi and showers are available at the village store.  There is also a dump station with RV water available at the campground entrance.  Most spots are back-in however, a few pull-a-round spots are available.  Camp spots have food lockers, Picnic tables, and fire rings.  Restrooms are also available.  Most camp spots have shade trees.  The campground has barbecues but, no fire rings.  Wood fires are not allowed.  The campground is located in a remote area.  The nearest additional services may be located over 50 miles from the campground.  

 Some sites are reservable through www.recreation.gov. 

The Rio Grand River runs along the southern edge of the park.  The river is designated a Wild and Scenic river for 196 miles along part of the parks southern boundary.  Swimming in the Rio Grand River is not recommended due to submerged snags, strong currents, dropp-offs and limited exit and entry points.  Should the fast current sweep you down river there are limited places to exit the water due to tall reeds.  Do not swim or wade in the river.  There are no river equipment rentals in the park.  

The best time of year to visit the park is in the fall, winter, or spring.  Summer temperatures tend to be to extreme.  Thanksgiving and Christmas are the two busiest weekends of the year in the park.

Be bear and mountain lion aware when visiting this park.  Please secure all food.  

Pets are prohibited on trails and in the back country.