Big Bend National Park - The Rio Grande Village Area (U.S. National Park Service)

Dan Leavitt

The Rio Grande Village area offers superlative views of the river and nearby mountains.

Rio Grande Village is the center of visitor activity during the winter months. Here you will find a Park Service Campground and Visitor Center, Concession operated store, laundry, and shower facility. The store also runs the Rio Grande Village RV Hookup campground. Great scenery, warm temperatures, abundant wildlife, and full visitor services make this a must visit location for any Big Bend outing.

Elevation
1850 feet (564m)

Facilities & Services
The visitor center here is open seasonally. The camper store, including the gas station, public showers and laundromat, is open year-round. Two campgrounds are located here: a 100-site Class A campground and a 25-site concession-operated full-hookup campground for RVs.

What to Do
Rio Grande Village Nature Trail
Although a very short and easy trail (3/4 mile round-trip), the RGV Nature Trail is very scenic and offers fantastic opportunities for wildlife viewing, especially birds. A self-guiding leaflet describes the area's natural and human history. Pick up the trailhead behind RGV campground site #18.
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Daniel's Ranch Picinic Area
Located on the west side of Rio Grande Village, this picnic area is located in the old Daniel's Ranch. The trailhead for the Hot Springs Canyon trail is nearby. Another excellent spot for birding!

Hot Springs Historic District
Take a soak in the hot spings and explore the remains of Big Bend's first resort.
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Boquillas Canyon
No visit to the east side of the park is complete without a stop at Boquillas Canyon. An overlook and trail provide opportunities to view or explore the canyon.
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Dayhikes in the Rio Grande Village area
A number of dayhikes in this area provide excellent opportunities to explore the river environment.
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