Rio Grande RV Park Campground

Set up your base camp in one of the campsites at Rio Grande RV Park, and you’ll be next door to one of the most famous natural areas in Texas, Big Bend National Park. Spanning for more than 800,000 acres across the Mexican-US border, this unique park offers a contrast to the predominantly flat land of West Texas. Here you’ll find peaks to traverse, extensive prairie, and a wide variety of flora and fauna. This national park is home to over 1,200 plant species as well as rare bird species, reptiles, and mammals. Aside from wildlife spotting, Big Bend offers a plethora of hiking routes that range from short and gentle to long and strenuous. During the hot summer months, you might prefer a multi-day river trip to one of the park's canyons or a scenic drive along the Ross Maxwell Scenic Route. Another highlight for nature lovers is Big Bend Ranch State Park. It’s just a short drive away when you’re RV camping at Rio Grande RV Park. Not only does the park offer white water rafting on the park’s rivers, but there are also opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and land-based expeditions. With over 280 miles of trails, you won’t cover all corners of the park on a single vacation. Instead, you can choose to hike, mountain bike, or horseback ride through the park’s diverse scenery. The trail network includes long and remote backcountry stretches, primitive areas, and front country. Discovery doesn’t end after sunset either because Big Bend Ranch State Park is an official International Dark Sky Park and an idyllic spot for stargazing. For those who like to leave the beaten path, Black Gap Wildlife Management Area is a gem. This 103,000-acre WMA is located east of Big Bend in the Chihuahuan Desert. It receives far fewer visitors than its famous neighbor. Over half of the area is open for hiking, with access to steep trails in the mountains. There are also 200 miles of primitive roads that are great for mountain biking. While you explore, remember to look out for black bears, coyotes, and ring-tail cats. Bird watchers can set up at Brushy and Maravillas Canyons, two of the best spots in the area for birdwatching.