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At Naturehills, we embrace nature. Below you will find a list of state parks in Big Bend Nat. Park we have compiled for you.
RIO GRANDE VILLAGE (BIG BEND) (TX)
Description
Located within a large grove of cottonwood trees on the banks of the famous Rio Grande River, the Rio Grande Village Campground is by far one of the most popular campgrounds in Big Bend National Park, especially for those traveling in large recreational vehicles. Another factor is the campground's popularity is its location to two of the key areas in the park - Boquillas Canyon and the Hot Springs - as well as being situated close to the Old Ore Road and the River Road, two of the busiest backcountry roads in Big Bend. These factors as well as the welcome shade from all those cottonwood trees make Rio Grande Village Campground irresistible to campers from all over. The campground's 100 sites range in size from small, tent-sized ones to pull-through sites large enough to handle a 40' motor home, although there are no hook-ups available in the campground. Each site is provided with a picnic table, charcoal grill (wood fires are NOT permitted in the park), and bear-proof food storage containers. Some sites are also furnished with shade structures called ramadas. All campsites are within easy walking distance to water spigots and restrooms, and for those camping in motor homes and travel trailers, a dump station is proficed at the campground's entrance. Generator use is limited to between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm, and a no-generator area is available for those wishing to avoid the noise. Showers and laundry facilities may be found at the Rio Grande Village Store just outside the entrance to the campground. Rio Grande Village Campground's campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis for most of the year, however from November 15 to April 15, there are 43 sites that are available by reservation. These sites may be reserved by contacting recreation.gov online or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Campsites are $14 per night, but if using the reservation system, a small processing fee will be charged. It is important to note that the grassy areas within the campground are subject to flooding due to flood irrigation, and that the area around tents may be flooded. All tents in the campground must be set up on the tent pads. Rio Grande Village elevation: 1850'
PO BOX 129
BIG BEND NAT. PARK,TX,79834
Phone: 432-477-2251
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- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
Directions
From I-10, take Highway 385 south to Fort Stockton and then on to Marathon.
From Marathon it is 40 miles south on Hwy. 385 to the north entrance of Big Bend National Park. Drive straight ahead 26 miles to Park Headquarters at Panther Junction.
To Rio Grande Village turn left, proceed 20 miles.
To Chisos Basin campground turn right for 3 miles then left 7 miles.
CHISOS BASIN (BIG BEND) (TX)
Description
One of the most sought-after campgrounds in Big Bend National Park is the Chisos Basin Campground, situated high in the rugged Chisos Mountains. At an altitude of 5,400' and surrounded on all sides by high, rocky cliffs, this campground is conveniently located near some of the park's most spectacular and popular trails - the Lost Mine Trail, the Window Trail, the South Rim Trail, and the Pinnacles Trail, with its access to the park's highest point, Emory Peak (elev. 7,825'). Campers can find the trailheads for most of these trails in the main Chisos Basin area a mile or so further down the Basin road from the campground. Also to be found in the Basin area is the Chisos Basin Visitor Center, the Camper Store, and the Chisos Basin Lodge, which houses the only restaurant in Big Bend National Park. The Chisos Basin Campground boasts 60 individual campsites of a size more suitable to tent camping than to recreational vehicles or trailers, although they are by no means excluded. The road leading up into the Basin, however, does keep the size of such vehicles to a minimum, as it is steep and winding with two fairly sharp and blind hairpin turns to negotiate. Due to these adverse conditions, the park has set a restriction of 24 feet for motor homes and 20 feet for travel trailers, to avoid drivers having to cross over into oncoming traffic to make the turns. Each of the 60 campsites come with a picnic table, a charcoal grill (wood fires are NOT permitted in the park at any time), and a bear-proof food storage container, and some sites even come with shade structures called ramadas, which make these sites very popular. All campsites are within easy walking distance to water spigots and restrooms, and a dump station is provided for RVs and t railers. Campsites are $14 per night. While the 60 individual sites at the Chisos Basin Campground are available on a first-come, first-served basis for most of the year, 26 of these sites may be reserved for dates between November 15 and April 15 by contacting recreation.gov online, or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
PO BOX 129
BIG BEND NAT. PARK,TX,79834
Phone: 432-477-2251
View Regional Map
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
Directions
From I-10, take highway 385 south to Fort Stockton and then on to Marathon. From Marathon it is 40 miles south on Highway 385 to the north entrance to Big Bend National Park. Drive straight ahead 26 miles to Park Headquarters at Panther Junction. To Rio Grande Village turn left, proceed 20 miles. To Chisos Basin Campground turn right for 3 miles then turn left at the Basin sign and go 7 miles.
