Description

Texas, Rio Grand Village RV 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.

Please see the Campbase map tab for an accurate location. 

Comment

The Rio Grand Village RV Campground is the only campground in the national park with full hookups and space for large RV's.  RV's to approximately 40 feet can be accommodated.  All camp spots are back-in.  It's essentially parking lot spots with full hookups.  The RV 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 is available at the village store.  There is also a dump station with RV water available.  If you have a large RV, this RV Park and the Rio Grand Campground are the best spot.  Picnic tables are provided at each site but, no fire rings.

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.