Rio Grande Village Group Campground (Big Bend, Tx)

A camper arriving the day AFTER the reservation begins is considered a No Show. A No Show may result in a cancellation of your reservation. Contact the park at 432-477-2251 if you are late or will not be arriving until the day after your reservation starts.

Group Sizes . A MINIMUM of nine people are required to book these sites. Reservations with fewer people will not be honored. Maximum capacity varies by campsite from 20 to 40. Group maximums are 50 people in the park at one time.

Group Special Use Permit Requirement . All organized groups in Big Bend require a Special Use Permit in addition to the campsite reservation. Visit the park's Special Use Permits page for additional information. Organized group maximums are 50 people in the park at one time.

Equipment. The group campground is tent-only (no RVs or trailers allowed, including rooftop tents and camper vans).

EXCEPTION : Group Site C allows for ONE smaller recreational vehicle (camper van, pickup camper, or small RV up to 20') to camp adjacent to the tent area as part of the larger group. All other sites are exclusively tent camping only.

Food Storage Lockers/Bears & Wildlife. Bears, javelinas and bobcats frequent the area. All food must be kept in approved containers or in a hard-sided vehicle. Trash must be disposed of in the animal-proof dumpsters provided. Coolers or food boxes may not be unattended at any time. Cattle will sometimes cross the river from Mexico to graze on the grass in the campground. Please treat the cattle as you would any other wildlife by keeping a safe distance.

No Generators or Hookups . Generators are not allowed in the group campground. There are no electricity, water or sewer hookups.

Pets . Pets are allowed in each campsite, although they must be leashed and restrained at all times. Pets are not allowed on trails or in buildings.

Hammocks. No hammocks or other devices may be attached/tied to trees or any other natural features or objects

Border Crossing. There is only one authorized border crossing within Big Bend National Park, located at Boquillas Crossing, a five minute drive from this campground. Crossing the border in an unauthorized location is illegal.

Big Bend National Park is an International Dark Sky Park. In the interest of protecting night skies, outdoor lighting will be limited between 10 PM and 6AM to handheld lighting designed for wayfinding and lighting needed for immediate camp chores or cooking.