Rio Grande Village Campground

Rio Grande Village Campground sits at 562 meters elevation within Big Bend National Park, positioned along the Rio Grande riverbank facing the Mexican border. The site provides both tent sites and RV spaces with access to full facilities including restrooms, showers, and bear-proof storage lockers.

This campground was established after Big Bend National Park was created in 1944 to provide visitor access to remote border areas. The site opened up previously isolated regions along the Rio Grande for public recreation.

The campground serves as a meeting point between American and Mexican cultures, reflecting centuries of cross-border traditions through shared natural resources.

Reservations are required through recreation.gov for any stay at this site. The location is accessible year-round, though conditions vary significantly between seasons, and visitors should plan for limited water resources in the surrounding area.

The site provides rare opportunities to observe desert wildlife species, including many birds that move between the riverside and surrounding mountain slopes. The unobstructed view of mountains on both sides of the border creates an unusual experience where two countries feel immediately present.

Location: Brewster County

Elevation above the sea: 562 m

Website: https://nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/rgv_campground.htm

GPS coordinates: 29.18098,-102.95614

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:24