Campgrounds at Big Bend National Park, Texas

Rio Grande Village

Rio Grande Village is the only campground that has full hookups for RV camping with 25 sites with 30-amp connections. The site is near the east entrance to the national park and close to park headquarters.
Next to this site is another campground that has 100 spaces with no hookups. Generators may be used in some areas, but there are limits on hours. There are two group camping areas at this site.

Big Bend National Park campgrounds
PO Box 129
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
Phone: (432) 477-2293
Website: nps.gov/bibe/index.htm
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Chisos Basin

For campers who want to rough it, there is the Chisos Basin. The area is in the mountains and rugged. Trailers longer than 20 feet are not recommended.
There are 60 sites with no hookups. There is a water faucet as well as a bathroom with flush toilets. Grills and picnic tables are included at each site.
Reservations may be made for some sites. There are seven group campgrounds that are available only by reservation.

Basin Rural Station,
Big Bend Natl Pk, Texas
Phone: (432) 477-2291
Website: nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/basin_campground.htm

Cottonwood Campground

The Cottonwood Campground is on the river. There are no hookups and no generators are allowed. The campground has pit toilets and water is available. There are 31 sites at this campground.
There is one group camping area, but no vehicles are allowed in the area.
The Cottonwood Campground is on the west side of the park and close to the Castolon Historic District, with many scenic drives and trails.

Cottonwood Campground
Alpine, Texas 79834
Phone: (877) 444-6777
Website: nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/cottonwood_campground.htm