Near Marathon (TX)
NPSChisos Basin Campground (Big Bend NP)
- RV-friendly
- Tent camping
Insider tip · Mountain camp at 5,400 ft — cooler than desert floors. The Window trail leaves from camp. Hard 24-ft RV limit on the switchback road.
National Park Service
Near Boquillas, Texas: $16–$40/night, rigs to 40 ft. Open Year-round. Book 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov.
National Park Service
Managing authority
Near Boquillas, Texas
How much does camping at Rio Grande Village Campground (Big Bend NP) cost, and when is it open?
Rio Grande Village Campground (Big Bend NP) near Boquillas, Texas (National Park Service) — camping fee $16–$40/night, season Year-round, RV size limit Up to 40 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$16–$40/night
Season open
Year-round
RV size limit
Up to 40 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via Recreation.gov
The insider read
Only full-hookup NPS site in Big Bend. Rio Grande river-edge camp. Boquillas Crossing (passport required) into Mexico day-trip. Stars are Dark-Sky-Park level.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
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Near Marathon (TX)
NPSInsider tip · Mountain camp at 5,400 ft — cooler than desert floors. The Window trail leaves from camp. Hard 24-ft RV limit on the switchback road.
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