Big Bend National Park53
Campsite #53 at Rio Grande Village Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX
$16
Campsite #53
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 30 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
4/30
Campsite #53 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 (21)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 76% |
| 4 star | | 24% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@CharlesOC943C7 · Camped on Jan 14, 2026 at Campsite #53
This place is incredible! Campsite was clean. Short hikes available from campground.
No Service
@SueM2034977 · Camped on May 18, 2025 at Campsite #53
The campgrounds are well maintained including the individual sites, public areas and bathrooms. So quiet and beautiful. The staff were all so helpful. Well definitely be back.
Some Coverage
@RobinB2917356 · Camped on Apr 13, 2024 at Campsite #53
The campsites are spacious and the bathhouse is clean (no showers though). We only stayed one night because it was really hot. The historic hot springs is a must see.
@BruceC8051679 · Camped on Apr 9, 2024 at Campsite #53
Clean campground. Friendly camp host. Morning campground visits by Javelinas. Easy access to the nature trail to the Rio Grande River.
Some Coverage
@ShaneVD0CCD5EF · Camped on Mar 31, 2024 at Campsite #53
The entire village campground seemed open and clean. The bathrooms were spaced to accommodate. And having the village store nearby was a great.
Good
@EricR7097228 · Camped on Mar 28, 2023 at Campsite #53
Beautiful campground! Javelinas came into the campground every morning and night! Amazing scenery all around! Highly recommend!
No Service
@MarianH923AFDB · Camped on Feb 5, 2023 at Campsite #53
I absolutely loved staying at Rio Grande Village. Only problem was the gnats were horrible so bring bug spray. My favorite place to hike was at Chisos Basin - The Window, Lost Mine and Chisos Basin Loop. Make sure to see the amazing 22 minute video on the park at Panther Junction. Very informative information.
Major Issues
@JonneSA3F463ED · Camped on Jan 10, 2023 at Campsite #53
Great campground. Javelina walked through our site, not worried about the tourists. Coyotes serenaded at night. Nicely spaced sites. Good paved roads. Limited Wifi available at camp store. Fine for checking emails. No cell service.
No Service
@PatriciaH36547 · Camped on Dec 18, 2022 at Campsite #53
Camp hosts went above and beyond the call of duty during the cold and wind of Christmas week.
No Service
@JeffreyJ698559 · Camped on Mar 17, 2022 at Campsite #53
Nicely spaced campground.
@JavierL2A1C4C7 · Camped on Mar 8, 2022 at Campsite #53
No cell signal. Slow wifi in store.
@BobbyG593 · Camped on Jan 8, 2022 at Campsite #53
Nice location, and very nice park staff. We were able to visit a good majority of the places we wanted while there, and retire back to our camping spot to relax.
No Service
@HelenS416 · Camped on Nov 28, 2021 at Campsite #53
Hey big surprise going to big band beautiful landscape great hiking trails I stayed and Rio grande Village in a tent only issue was I had to sleep in my car a few nights because they irrigated the grassy area which turned into a lake fortunately a Ranger came by to let me know to move my tent about 45 minutes before the flood came. I understand that we need to make things green but it would’ve been nice to have a choice of a different campsite
No Service
@ScottS155 · Camped on Apr 26, 2021 at Campsite #53
This campground was perfect for us. 28’ travel trailer on very level gravel pad. No hookups. Clean bathrooms. Lots of interesting birds, nice section of river that you can walk to. We took kayaks and canoe to north drop off point from campground called gravel pit road. Took out at a spot at the campground. 3 hour leisurely trip with great sights. Barely enough water to get through some spots. Nice drive to the Chisos, Santa Elena, Terlingua. Check out Maria and Alpine if your coming from the west to the turnoff at Marathon to get to the campground in BB.
No Service
@scotts8955128 · Camped on Apr 26, 2021 at Campsite #53
This campground was perfect for us. 28 travel trailer on very level gravel pad. No hookups. Clean bathrooms. Lots of interesting birds, nice section of river that you can walk to. We took kayaks and canoe to north drop off point from campground called gravel pit road. Took out at a spot at the campground. 3 hour leisurely trip with great sights. Barely enough water to get through some spots. Nice drive to the Chisos, Santa Elena, Terlingua. Check out Maria and Alpine if your coming from the west to the turnoff at Marathon to get to the campground in BB.
@KristinaH418 · Camped on Mar 8, 2021 at Campsite #53
Women's bathroom stall was out of tp. Men's bathrooms were pretty gross. Campground overall was good. Glad I was not there during Texas Spring Break.
Some Coverage
@DanielM204 · Camped on Feb 20, 2021 at Campsite #53
In current COVID-19 environment, camp was very clean, not overly crowded and litte critters were friendly.
Major Issues
@JeremiahG31A4E · Camped on Dec 23, 2020 at Campsite #53
COLD BUT NICE TO GET AWAY
@RichardC284688 · Camped on Nov 17, 2020 at Campsite #53
Employees were very helpful!!
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