Big Bend National Park49
Campsite #49 at Rio Grande Village Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX
$16
Campsite #49
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 40 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
4/29
Campsite #49 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 40-foot driveway, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
3.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 76% |
| 4 star | | 16% |
| 3 star | | 8% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@DonnaC2645170 · Camped on Jan 12, 2026 at Campsite #49
I really liked the park. Its remoteness was not something we were used to but we made it work. Our larders were bare by the end of our stay. Now about the white dogs that are roaming the park....not good...Especially since the hostie decided my dog should be on a six foot leash in my site/big despite the fact that we were always out there with her and despite these dogs (who knows their rabies status) roaming freely. No one seems to care that they are roaming. Someone needs to take them to a shelter...all three of them) to get fostered or adopted. We were not out a lot during the day...just short trips but I rarely saw the host (in January). I figured his only job was to be a warm body/in his rig and to put tags on the posts. Other than that we didn't see him do much of anything. We have volunteered and we were always busy during our work time...cleaning sites, fire rings, the park, and checking restrooms and cleaning them. I guess it is hard getting hosties there due to remoteness.
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@ColleenM947508 · Camped on Nov 16, 2025 at Campsite #49
Campground bathrooms were clean. We had reserved a campsite that did not work with our rig and the camp host changed our site. It made our stay that much better.
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@DavidH4978786 · Camped on Feb 28, 2025 at Campsite #49
Our weather was dry, and windy, but so much fun. The staff, visitors, and people we met in Boquillas were all great. Be ready to see animals wandering through the park (horses, cows, and Javelina) and many birds. Be sure to hike lots, drink lots (water mostly), and visit the hot springs with your swim suit. The hot springs are awesome in the early morning, and late night with stars.
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@MaureenK5651D7 · Camped on Jan 10, 2025 at Campsite #49
We camped at site 49 in January which is in the no generator section. The site was great with a picnic table, bear locker and grill. We had no problem leveling our trailer. The camp hosts were excellent, greeting all the campers every day and letting everyone know about animal sightings. The Rio Grande Village store is within walking distance and they also have gas, propane, laundry facilities and showers ($2 for 5 min). Great location to explore this area of Big Bend.
@BobM2535414 · Camped on Dec 9, 2024 at Campsite #49
Fantastic as always. A few tips:If you have a generator, make sure your site is in a generator permitted area.All sites are reservation only as of this writing. Park staff CANNOT help you with reservations; you must go online or call reservations.gov.The wind in Rio Grande Village campground can go from calm to 30 mph and gusty in literally a minute. We saw a lot of broken, crumpled tents.
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@EricaL19718AFE · Camped on Dec 4, 2024 at Campsite #49
We arrived to find the site we had reserved was not large enough for our fifth wheel. Park host was very accommodating and found us another site that was long enough. Only complaint is the lack of cell service and internet. We enjoyed hiking many trails-a couple right from the campground and we drove the Maxwell Scenic Drive and hiked many trails along the way as well as in the Chisos Basin.
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@JaneL3877914 · Camped on Mar 17, 2024 at Campsite #49
We love coming to Big Bend NP!!! It is beautiful, provides camping, hiking, and great birding opportunities! We know we will return!
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@DavidG5648223 · Camped on Feb 1, 2024 at Campsite #49
We stayed here for 13 days. We thoroughly enjoyed the park and this campground. We stayed in the non generator section of the Rio Grande Village Campground with our 35ft 5th wheel and would definitely stay there again. We spent most of our time exploring and hiking. You definitely want to stock up on supplies before you get there although they do have a store. Cell phone coverage is very spotty but you can grab Wifi coverage at the Village Store and visitor centers. It was nice living off the grid. We even went to Mexico through the Bosquillas crossing but if you go make sure you bring $150-$200 cash as those souvenirs add up. No mater where you stay in Big Bend you will be doing some driving and there being gas stations inside the park is super convenient. Everyday we experienced Javelins, Road Runners, Coyotes, Cows and Bobcats traversing the campground. Make sure you also checkout the Ranger programs that are offered at night but don't plan on driving any more than a mile in the dark because it is really dark! Don't forget to leave e those lights off at night so everyone can enjoy the night skies.
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@Christoph74911 · Camped on Jan 1, 2024 at Campsite #49
Rio Grande Village was a great campsite. It was very quiet, had ample space for both our vehicles, tents, cooking gear, ect. The camp has large fields in between sites for the kids to play. There was a restroom close to my site, but no shower.
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@BobC3980695 · Camped on Mar 27, 2023 at Campsite #49
Campground was excellent. Only complaint is that the nature trail is hard to find with no good parking.
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@KathrynG296075 · Camped on Jan 27, 2023 at Campsite #49
The campground was okay did not use any facilities
@RichardS5B81A5 · Camped on Dec 2, 2022 at Campsite #49
The campground was clean and very well maintained. Hiking trails were also excellent. My only suggestion would be to have a dog park since they are not allowed on the trails it would be nice if they had a place to get some exercise.
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@JimS2180263 · Camped on Mar 8, 2022 at Campsite #49
A beautiful setting. Large sites with lots of trees. Great hiking and so close to the Rio Grande. I wish I had could have spent more days.
@MarkR9967928 · Camped on Mar 6, 2022 at Campsite #49
Some sites are a bit dusty. However, we enjoyed our stay (in 3 different sites)as we visited multiple trails across the park.
@DavidR6871281 · Camped on Feb 8, 2022 at Campsite #49
camp host was just excellent helped me find my sitebig site not closevery enjoyable liked the metal food box, added a lot to the experience
@ChristopherG27 · Camped on Jan 14, 2022 at Campsite #49
Great campsite and great location. Just few hundred feet from the Rio Grande River. Some of the spaces do have covered table areas and are more secluded which I would prefer the next time I stay (spaces 010-030). The restroom facilities on site are nearby. For showers and laundromat the Rio Grande Village has all that just a quarter mile down the road. The only negative is the Rio Grande Village closes at 6pm which seems quite early especially if you get back to camp at night. There are animal safe food storage lockers, picnic table, and charcoal grills at each campsite.
There's a short easy trail at the southern edge of the campsite that has fantastic views especially during sunset. It's also a quick drive to the Boquillas crossing that is definitely a must do activity from here in the park. I'd stay here again.
There's a short easy trail at the southern edge of the campsite that has fantastic views especially during sunset. It's also a quick drive to the Boquillas crossing that is definitely a must do activity from here in the park. I'd stay here again.
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@ElizabethA621 · Camped on Dec 29, 2021 at Campsite #49
Clean with friendly hosts.
@BruceH556 · Camped on Apr 12, 2021 at Campsite #49
A little hot but the bats and javelinas made up for it!
@JanetW690 · Camped on Feb 19, 2021 at Campsite #49
Excellent park rangers to help us book a campsite in the park
@KARLH892 · Camped on Jan 11, 2021 at Campsite #49
was a good site, able to get the sun to recharge my batteries using a 190w roof top and a 120 watt suitcase solar panel.
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@rahulg19427789 · Camped on Dec 20, 2020 at Campsite #49
Amazing campsite. Its an open campground with minimal shade. Close to excellent trails of canyon, rio grande village and Boquillas overlook. Very pleasant stay. I rate these trails better than Chisos.
@JohnL4419148 · Camped on Jan 28, 2020 at Campsite #49
Beautiful location, nice short hike overlooking the Rio Grande
@LucyPD7C315346 · Camped on Jan 5, 2020 at Campsite #49
Absolutely loved the hiking trail right within Rio Grande Village- its a must see!
@GeraldF5A77BD6 · Camped on Dec 27, 2019 at Campsite #49
The campground was super! Electric and water hookup. Enjoyed our stay as it was close to all Big Bend has to offer. Loved the hot springs, some of the trails, and the park rangers star presentation. Great fun!
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