Reviews
Rio Grande Village RV Campground
User Reviews
Regina Butler
Having an option to stay IN the national park in an RV is a treat. We are grateful that this campground exists. It was so nice to have FULL hookups. The staff were very personable and helpful. The bathrooms were nice and the store, albeit small, was a bonus. The location in the park is great for proximity to the Rio Grande and to Mexico. It was so nice to have gas at the campground and additionally at Panther Junction. The only thing that was not ideal was that each site was extremely small and close to its neighbor. It did feel like a parking lot, parking the camper on asphalt and parking our car right next to our camper. There was literally no privacy or room to spread out. The little shaded area behind our site did provide a little bit of shade. Because we spent most of our time exploring the park, and just eating and sleeping in our camper, we did not miss much. However, if we had wanted to sit around for relaxation, during a portion of the day, we would have no place to feel like we were camping. It is a GREAT place to stay in the park because it is the only place to stay there, with an RV, that offers hookups so because of that, we were delighted to get a reservation for 3 nites. Be aware that it takes 90 minutes to get to the Santa Elena area of the park and more than one hour to get to the Chisos Basin area. Panther Junction is 25 minutes away. So, this campground takes a long time to get to, once you enter the park. Be sure you gas up before entering Big Bend.
Faith Warren
We've camped here twice inside our Rivian and had a great experience both times. Its nice to stay inside the park with access to EV charging. This is a parking lot with full hookups and close neighbors, great place to park at night and spend all day hiking and exploring - not a great place to hang out and relax. The store has friendly staff and the restrooms/showers are suitable. (Bring quarters for the $2 showers or get change before the store closes.) Bonuses: Calm wild horses and mules walk through the campsite every morning and evening. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets on the Sierra del Carmen mountain range adjacent to the RV Park which is easily missed elsewhere in Big Bend.
Marybeth Havens
We loved it here! Had great WiFi at the bathroom/laundry area. Beautiful views! Our late-August stay was lovely in temp! It was warm but not unbearable. Felt safe. Had some free-range horses and donkeys everywhere!
Matt Peterson
This is a great place to stay while in Big Bend. You have water, electricity and sewer at your site and the site is impeccably clean. The camp store is well equipped. It even has a very good selection of craft beer and is reasonably priced. My only reason to knock the one star as they charge $2 for 5-minute showers. The only other thing I would recommend is to bring shade. The morning and evening sun can be brutal.
Jason K
I love camping in Big Bend National park. It's a shame the government won't put a little bit more effer and money into this place. The dump station right outside the campground is obviously leaking raw sewage on the ground and it stinks most of the time. There is power and water at the campground I don't understand why they won't make it more accessible to each campsite. I meant some really great people there. There are quite a few trails and internet is a 5-minute walk away at the camp store.
joel foster
This is a "village" campground. More people, noise, traffic, etc with generator noise and lights. If you're looking for dark and quiet(like national parks should be) go to Chisos, Cottonwood, or one of many backcountry sites.
Bill Clark (race944t)
Right on the Roo Grande, quiet, dark and peaceful. The only place to stay with hookups, but..... Don't expect the wifi to extend to your campsite if you are more than about 10 sites away from the building. It is basically just a parking lot with utilities. Longer rigs stick out fairly much. There is no cell service. The dump station on my site was not a straight pipe down but a horizontal pipe with a trough. You MUST rinse that out! It is VERY quiet and people respect that. It is also very dark and sleeping is great. The pigs come out at night but did not seem to bother you, but do not leave things outside.
Sarah Morningstar
Campground host was super nice. Store employees were super nice. Showers warm. (Only showers in park btw) liked it!
David Glenn
The location itself is fabulous. The scenery, trees, how green it was only added to the campground. A small store provides access to some grocery and drygood items. A great getaway location.
John Wotring
Nice place . Back in only. No TV so bring the dish, DVD'S or books. We woke up to horses grazing outside the RV how cool. It's at the far end of park so be prepared for some driving.