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MilesandSmiles's avatar
MilesandSmiles
Explorer
Feb 03, 2019

Big Bend Rio Grande Village No Reservations

My wife and I are headed toward Big Bend National Park next week, and all of the reservable sites are taken at the Rio Grande Village campground. However, the majority of campsites in the park are not reservable.

Has anyone tried to get one of the non-reservable sites in the park around this time of year? How good are our chances of finding a site? Any tips on when to arrive to have the best chance?

We are willing to take a risk... but would like to know how good or bad the odds are before heading so far!
  • rr2254545's avatar
    rr2254545
    Explorer
    Feb 03, 2019
    The have 44 sites available on line available for next Monday for a week@ $ 14 per night - they have no hookups but have generator hours

    https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234035/campsites

    The full hookup sites next door are called Rio Grande Village RV Park and are probably booked
  • NoVa_RT's avatar
    NoVa_RT
    Explorer
    Feb 03, 2019
    Arriving fairly early on a Sunday or non-weekend day would likely give one a better chance at non-reservable sites anywhere, absent a major event in the vicinity.
  • TxGearhead's avatar
    TxGearhead
    Explorer II
    Feb 03, 2019
    I'm wondering the same. Also wonder if the visitors have spiked with the Park Rangers now back to work. If I don't go pretty soon it will be in the fall or winter before I can get there.

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