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Rio Grande Village Group Campground (Big Bend, TX)

TX · Big Bend National Park

Booking is hardest here in February (8/10) and easiest in December (5/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan–
  2. Feb8
  3. Mar8
  4. Apr6
  5. May–
  6. Jun–
  7. Jul–
  8. Aug–
  9. Sep–
  10. Oct7
  11. Nov8
  12. Dec5
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (February), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 4 tent-only sites
  • 4 RV sites
  • Max RV length 19 ft

Activities: PICNICKING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BOATING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, BIRDING

Location

Where it is

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