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Big Bend National Park

Rio Grande Village

Type Campground
Facilities Parking

At a glance

  • Type: Campground
  • Facilities: Parking
  • Main visitor center: Panther Junction, about 18 miles away
  • Nearby trails: Nature Trail and Nature Trail River Spur
  • Nearby service: RGV Pump Station, about 0.3 miles away

Getting there

Rio Grande Village has parking. Rio Grande Village Campground Parking is about 0.1 miles away.

Panther Junction is about 18 miles away. Terlingua, Texas, is about 41 miles away in a straight line. Alpine, Texas, is about 92 miles away.

Nearby airports include Midland International Airport and El Paso International Airport.

What to see and do

Birdwatching is a principal activity at Rio Grande Village. The area regularly offers opportunities to find many birds within Big Bend National Park.

The Nature Trail is the primary birdwatching area. It is about 0.2 miles away and about 0.5 miles as mapped by the National Park Service. A typical birdwatching visit takes 25 minutes.

The Nature Trail River Spur is about 0.3 miles away. Its mapped length is about 0.3 miles.

Other nearby destinations include the RGV Amphitheater Parking, about 0.2 miles away. Rio Grande Visitor Center Parking is about 0.5 miles away.

Boquillas Port of Entry Parking is about 0.9 miles away.

When to go

Check current conditions and alerts on the park’s National Park Service website before visiting.

Before you go

Carry water and pack layers. Follow posted rules and leave no trace.

Questions

Is there parking at Rio Grande Village?

Yes. Parking is available at Rio Grande Village, with campground parking about 0.1 miles away.

What trails are near Rio Grande Village?

The Nature Trail is about 0.2 miles away. The Nature Trail River Spur is about 0.3 miles away.

How long is the Nature Trail at Rio Grande Village?

The Nature Trail is about 0.5 miles as mapped by the National Park Service.

Can visitors watch birds at Rio Grande Village?

Yes. Rio Grande Village is a productive birdwatching area, especially along the Nature Trail.

How far is Panther Junction from Rio Grande Village?

Panther Junction is about 18 miles away.

Nearby

Trails

Places

  • Rio Grande Village Campground Parking Lot · 0.1 mi
  • RGV Amphitheater Parking Parking Lot · 0.2 mi
  • RGV Pump Station Gas Station · 0.3 mi
  • Rio Grande Amphitheater Parking Parking Lot · 0.3 mi
  • Rio Grande Village Group Parking Parking Lot · 0.4 mi
  • Rio Grande Visitor Center Parking Parking Lot · 0.5 mi
  • Rio Grande Village Trailer Parking Parking Lot · 0.5 mi
  • Boquillas Port of Entry Parking Parking Lot · 0.9 mi

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