Rio Grande Village Group Campground (Big Bend, TX)

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 this 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. Rio Grande Village has an outstanding view of the Sierra del Carmen Mountains, located in Mexico to the east, which light up with hues of red and orange during sunset. The river offers ample opportunities to explore its shores and water, and the river put-in allows easy access to canoeing and kayaking. Birders flock to the river banks to spot rare and unique species often found only in Big Bend. Trails for day hikes and many backcountry roads are located near the campground. The group campsites are tent-only, with no hook-ups available and generators prohibited. Each site is provided with a picnic table, charcoal grill and bear-proof food storage locker, and all four group sites are within easy walking distance to water spigots and restrooms. Showers and laundry facilities can also be found close by at the Rio Grande Village Store. Group site C allows for one smaller recreational vehicle (camper van, pickup camper, or small RV up to 20 feet) to camp adjacent to the tent area as part of the larger group; all other sites are exclusively tent camping only. The mountain views, proximity to Mexico, the Rio, and shade from the surrounding cottonwood trees make Rio Grande Village Campground irresistible to visitors. The campground is at an elevation of 1,850 ft. During the winter season (November through March) temperatures are warm and pleasant with daily highs in the mid-70s to low 80s. From April through September, this campground is extremely hot, with daily highs exceeding 100-107 degrees, so be prepared for the weather. Rio Grande Village is located near the Boquillas Canyon trail, the Boquillas Port of Entry, the Marufo Vega Loop trail, the Hot Springs and Hot Springs Historic area, and Daniels Ranch. It is 20 miles from the Panther Junction Visitor Center.