Big Bend National Park56
Campsite #56 at Rio Grande Village Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX
$16
Campsite #56
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 35 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
4/7
Campsite #56 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 35-foot driveway, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (19)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 74% |
| 4 star | | 11% |
| 3 star | | 16% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@RobertH1222975 · Camped on Dec 11, 2025 at Campsite #56
Should direct RV'ers to Aramark campground reservation for full hookups. Beautiful NP with nice canyon vistas and hikes.
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@RicardoOC36BAF · Camped on Apr 19, 2025 at Campsite #56
Rio Grand Village is my place to camp at Big Bend. Bathrooms are clean, ample space between campsite. The grounds are clean and safe. Plenty of wildlife that walks through.
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@MaryB2951694 · Camped on Nov 13, 2024 at Campsite #56
Rio Grande Village worked out perfectly for us...we had plenty of time the day we arrived to do all that we wanted to at that end of the park. Day 2 we spent the whole day going over to the western side and did several hikes there and Day 3 we went to Los Chisos and enjoyed all of that before coming back to do laundry and showers.
@JenniferB63832 · Camped on Apr 4, 2024 at Campsite #56
Nice Campground. Be prepared to pitch your tent on the gravel/driveway area of your site due to flooding from irrigation in low/grassy areas.
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@PattiP03A6F3FC · Camped on Feb 16, 2024 at Campsite #56
Great camp ground, but dont book during tree trimming week. Loved the nature trail right at the park. Boquias Canyon and hot springs are close and worth checking out. Good launch point for exploring the eastern part of BB.
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@charliew2567B8 · Camped on Dec 26, 2023 at Campsite #56
Wonderful experience. Can't wait to come back!
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@JasonB8429005 · Camped on Oct 16, 2023 at Campsite #56
Wow. Had we realized how great it would be we would have stayed longer. Go out at night and its as if you can touch the Milky Way!
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@LoriC1301913 · Camped on Apr 9, 2023 at Campsite #56
If you are a birder, plan to stay some of your time at the Rio Grande Village. It’s along the river and there is a trail through a wetland so many birds are in the area. Although the campground is at the far east side, all other parts of the park are not too far. Santa Elena Canyon is only a couple hours drive. The bathrooms were clean. Also, there is a store with showers and laundry just a 10 min. walk or 3 min drive from the campground.
@LoriC1301913 · Camped on Apr 9, 2023 at Campsite #56
If you are a birder, plan to stay some of your time at the Rio Grande Village. Its along the river and there is a trail through a wetland so many birds are in the area. Although the campground is at the far east side, all other parts of the park are not too far. Santa Elena Canyon is only a couple hours drive. The bathrooms were clean. Also, there is a store with showers and laundry just a 10 min. walk or 3 min drive from the campground.
@SarahM1574964 · Camped on Mar 7, 2023 at Campsite #56
Lost mine was a big hit. We also saw tons of wildlife at the campsite, which was amazing.
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@GrahamI21B0E64 · Camped on Nov 26, 2022 at Campsite #56
Such a wonderful spot to see the sunset. And the ladies at the camp store was delightful. The camp host was very sweet, too! Wonderful experience.
@JosephC174 · Camped on Nov 18, 2021 at Campsite #56
I was expecting more of a close knit “village “ similar to South Rim of Grand Canyon. Campsite was fine and several trailheads nearby. Used shower in store which was fine ( $2 for five minutes). Definitely preferred Chisos mountain campground.
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@JosephC1997223 · Camped on Nov 18, 2021 at Campsite #56
I was expecting more of a close knit village similar to South Rim of Grand Canyon. Campsite was fine and several trailheads nearby. Used shower in store which was fine ( $2 for five minutes). Definitely preferred Chisos mountain campground.
@DavidD742 · Camped on Apr 30, 2021 at Campsite #56
It seems ridiculous to close the south half of the campground for the summer instead of the north section. The spots in the south half have many covered tables and much more shade. When rangers were asked the rationale , the response was "that's the way we've always done it.
I think this practice should be changed.
I think this practice should be changed.
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@BillM688 · Camped on Apr 8, 2021 at Campsite #56
The campground was very clean and quiet, so where the restrooms and the store area. Everyone there was respectful. Wildlife abundant. All makes it very easy to want to return again and again
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@GeriF193 · Camped on Jan 19, 2021 at Campsite #56
Comfortable site, clean bathrooms, and camp hosts were always around. No electricity or fire, but we knew that. Dumping station clean and efficient. Very good recycling station too. The nature hike near site 18 is not to be missed.
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@MonikaLB360326 · Camped on Nov 4, 2020 at Campsite #56
The stars were amazing!!! The ranger was so sweet and helped us find a spot to stay and helped us make reservations although we were came late. We had small children with us and were exhausted and she checked to see if there were spots. So happy we stayed. Big bend is special l.
@KirstenS620268 · Camped on Nov 1, 2020 at Campsite #56
Loved it! Such a good campsite. Cant wait to visit again!
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