Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Set in a grove of cottonwoods and acacia trees, the Rio Grande Village Campground is located near the Rio Grande. Elevation: 1,850 feet.
Paved roads connect each campsite, and grassy areas separate each site. Flush toilets, running water, picnic tables, grills, and some overhead shelters. Dump station nearby. Campers enjoy birdwatching, hiking, exploring. A camp store with showers and a park visitor center are nearby.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
Several highways lead to Big Bend National Park: TX 118 from Alpine to Study Butte or FM 170 from Presidio to Study Butte (then 26 miles east to park headquarters), or US 90 or US 385 to Marathon (then 70 miles south to park headquarters). Rio Grande Village Campground is located at Rio Grande Village, 20 miles east of park headquarters.
Weather Notes
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. Current weather readings are available at: https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/weather.htm
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
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§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
Campground Fee
Per night. Campsite capacity is maximum of 8 people and two vehicles. Reservations required through www.recreation.gov. Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground.
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Tod
102°F
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 10 mph SE
Sun
101°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 10 mph NE
Mon
101°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph N
Tue
107°F
Sunny
10 mph E
Wed
107°F
Sunny
0 to 10 mph NE
Thu
107°F
Sunny
0 to 5 mph SE
Fri
110°F
Sunny
0 to 5 mph SW
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