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Rio Grande Village (Big Bend, Tx): how hard is it to reserve?
Big Bend National Park · National Park Service · Big Bend National Park, TX
As of Oct 10, 2026, 83% of Friday and Saturday site-nights at Rio Grande Village (Big Bend, Tx) over the next 90 days are already reserved, compared with 73% of weeknights. In the next 30 days, 18 of 30 dates have at least one open site (78 open site-nights in total; 1,083 over 90 days).
Upcoming weekends
| Weekend (Fri–Sat) | Booked | Open sites Fri | Open sites Sat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 100% | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 100% | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 97% | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 99% | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 100% | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 91% | 11 | 0 |
Snapshot history
| Snapshot date | Score | Weekends booked | Weeknights booked | Open dates 30d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | 70 | 83% | 73% | 18 |
About Rio Grande Village (Big Bend, Tx)
- 93 campsites (93 listed in availability data)
- $16 per night
- Recreation.gov rating 4.5/5 from 2,059 reviews
- Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
- Activities: Picnicking, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site, Boating, Evening Programs, Visitor Center
The Rio Grande Village Campground sits near the banks of the Rio Grande, the International Boundary between the United States and Mexico. It is one of the most popular campgrounds in Big Bend National Park, especially for those traveling in large recreational vehicles. It is located close to Boquillas Canyon and Hot Springs, and serves 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. …
Description excerpt from Recreation.gov.
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Other campgrounds in Big Bend National Park
| Campground | Difficulty | Weekends booked | Open dates (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, Tx) Big Bend National Park | Very hard | 99% | 13 |
| Big Bend Backcountry Camping Big Bend National Park | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Cottonwood (Big Bend, Tx) Big Bend National Park | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
Nearby campgrounds
| Campground | State | Difficulty | Weekends booked | Open dates (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Springs Campground Guadalupe Mountains National Park | TX | Moderate | 75% | 21 |
| Dog Canyon Campground Guadalupe Mountains National Park | NM | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Lakeside (Tx) Hords Creek Lake | TX | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Cranes Mill Park Canyon Lake | TX | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Potters Creek Park Canyon Lake | TX | Easy | 23% | 30 |
| Russell Park Georgetown Lake | TX | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |