Big Bend National Park8
Campsite #8 at Rio Grande Village Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX
$16
Campsite #8
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 30 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
4/16
Campsite #8 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 30-foot driveway, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (24)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 58% |
| 4 star | | 38% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@DennyHE9F36F87 · Camped on Feb 12, 2026 at Campsite #8
Decent campground and sites are not too close together. A lot of turnover as people don't stay here long given most of the parks attractions are located in the Chisos Basin area.
@VicVFCA70AEF21 · Camped on Dec 13, 2025 at Campsite #8
Santa Elena Canyon is a cant miss
Some Coverage
@TomaszT9E137AF · Camped on Sep 23, 2025 at Campsite #8
We absolutely do not understand that in such a place there is no cold water shower - very tired and sweaty after the whole day, we arrived after 6 pm and there was no possibility to exchange dollars for small change
@KevinT2315580 · Camped on Apr 5, 2025 at Campsite #8
Amazing campsite with the most friendly camp hosts. Unique in that Wildlife frequent the area, from cows, horses, donkeys and Javelina. Showers could use some upgrades, but otherwise excellent!
No Service
@MichaelT862538 · Camped on Mar 30, 2025 at Campsite #8
Wonderful five days even though extremely, unseasonably warm. Beautiful campground though at the southern end of the park, we were still able to cover the whole park, visiting the majority of the sites and hiking many of the trails. The only problem is the abundance of livestock, crossing the river from Mexico to graze the campground and deposit an ABUNDANCE of droppings. If it wasnt for the absolutely wonderful camp hosts who daily (sometimes twice a day) voluntarily (not in their job description) muck out the campground of cow, horse, javalina and donkey dung. If they didnt there would be no place to pitch a tent. Almost like being in a stockyard.
@MichelleA21452 · Camped on Mar 17, 2024 at Campsite #8
I loved the location of the campground. The hosts were kind and the area clean. I understand nature but wish the cow potties could be removed. Finding a clear area to pitch the tent was challenging and the toddler was not able to run and okay freely. On our last night the cows got rambunctious and it was a bit scary. However staff was on top of the incident and quickly handled it.
No Service
@KateSE01520DCD · Camped on Feb 26, 2024 at Campsite #8
Loved the stars, how remote it was and the unexpected and delightful side trip to Mexico! Don't miss the hot springs.
@ColeenL5D2B531 · Camped on Jan 25, 2024 at Campsite #8
The campground was well maintained, bath house was very clean and our sttt was very nice.
No Service
@CoreyLF09C2405 · Camped on Dec 30, 2023 at Campsite #8
We had a great time and really enjoyed the Rio Grande campground.
No Service
@GlennDFF422C96 · Camped on Jan 14, 2023 at Campsite #8
We always enjoy our stays at Rio Grande Village! The sites are large and commodious and the view not to be topped. The wildlife wandering through the campground only enhances the experience.
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@NancyN1030728 · Camped on Nov 22, 2022 at Campsite #8
Campsite #8, no obstructions or tree limbs, great sunset views from the campsite. Camp hosts very friendly and helpful.
No Service
@LauraB4922005 · Camped on Mar 28, 2022 at Campsite #8
Excellent Experience. Most of the campground has shade. We happened to be in one of the few that does not. Still, a great place to visit.
@LindaA9769350 · Camped on Mar 19, 2022 at Campsite #8
We loved seeing the javelinas and cows visiting the campsite in the evening. Great hikes and the hot spring was a wonderful treat.
@TerryT6108431 · Camped on Feb 24, 2022 at Campsite #8
Had a great trip. Crossed into Mexico and had lunch. Also did a lot of exploring of the Big Bend.
@JeanLucL5CBC1D · Camped on Jan 23, 2022 at Campsite #8
Nice place , large site , except generators in motion in place no generators .Recycling is poor
@SarahH418 · Camped on Nov 11, 2021 at Campsite #8
Emory peak was tremendous! loads of switchbacks but the view is super worth it!
Took our group about 4.5 hours to make it to the peak and about 3.5 to come back down.
Life changing!
Took our group about 4.5 hours to make it to the peak and about 3.5 to come back down.
Life changing!
No Service
@JaneC444 · Camped on Apr 5, 2021 at Campsite #8
Beautiful sites. It was very hot but cooled off a little at night. We saw javelinas in the campground every night so be sure to use the bear locker.
No Service
@JacquesD633 · Camped on Feb 21, 2021 at Campsite #8
Rio Grande Village was great! Access to water and gas, as well as a nice collection of souvenirs and essentials at the general store. I found the trails on this section of the park to be much easier and not as diverse. As a heads up, the Hot Springs trail is closed due to COVID, as is the Boquillas border crossing
No Service
@TaoW2F108D0733 · Camped on Dec 22, 2020 at Campsite #8
We've stayed at two different camp sites during our visit. #8 doesn't have much shade, #26 have lots of shade and privacy, yet couldn't nail down the tent due to the gravel floor. These are no generator sites, pretty quite at night time. I had good night sleeps during our stay here.
@MichaelH990269 · Camped on Nov 30, 2020 at Campsite #8
Amazing views, clean facilities, and wonderful staff!! Would visit again in a heartbeat.
@JohnL4419148 · Camped on Nov 22, 2020 at Campsite #8
This was our 5th Thanksgiving in Big Bend NP. Quite different in a lot of ways. Obviously, the biggest impact was that due to Covid 19 limitations, there were a lot less people in the park. Normally that would be a good thing but since you couldn't really congregate, it made it feel almost empty. And of course the other consequences of the pandemic were that the Boquillas crossing was closed and the Rio Grand Village store was only open limited hours. The last big difference was the temperature. We are used to having cool and cold weather gear on hand, this year required shorts and t-shirts. It was hot. Regardless of all the differences, it was still and amazing visit and I have no doubt that we will be back again.
@AlanP4893055 · Camped on Dec 16, 2019 at Campsite #8
Very nice campground with shaded and sunny sites. Back in and pull through are available. No water or electric at sites. Dump station at the entrance. There is a no generator area for those who prefer quiet.
@KellyL9368530 · Camped on Nov 30, 2019 at Campsite #8
pretty good but showers far away
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