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Camping, RVs and lodging in Big Bend

Where to stay in Big Bend National Park: every campground the park service lists, what it costs, how to book and which take RVs, plus the lodges inside the park.

By The Green Adventures · Updated · How we check

The park service lists 4 campgrounds with 196 sites in all.

Campground Sites Booking From RVs Amenities
Rio Grande Village Campground 93 Reservable $16 Yes dump station, showers, water
Chisos Basin Campground 56 Reservable $16 Yes, up to 24 ft dump station, water, cell signal
Rio Grande Village RV 25 Reservable $36 Yes, up to 38 ft hookups, dump station, showers, water
Cottonwood Campground 22 Reservable $16 Yes water

RVs and trailers

4 of 4 campgrounds take RVs. The longest RV listed is 38 feet (Rio Grande Village RV). 1 campground has electric hookups (Rio Grande Village RV). 3 have a dump station. RV lengths are the park service’s maximums; many sites in a campground are shorter, so book a site that fits.

Booking a site

4 of the campgrounds take reservations, usually on Recreation.gov.

What the park says about reservations at Rio Grande Village Campground: “Please plan ahead. Reservations are required for this campground. There are no first come, first served campsites. This campground is open year-round, but only a limited number of campsites are available in the summer months due to the extreme heat (110+ degrees). May 1 - October 31, 2021: 17 campsi”

Campfires

  • Rio Grande Village Campground: No wood fires. Charcoal grill only.
  • Chisos Basin Campground: No fires. Charcoal grills only.
  • Rio Grande Village RV: No fires. Charcoal grills provided.
  • Cottonwood Campground: No wood or ground fires. Charcoal grills provided.

Fire rules change with conditions. Bring no firewood from home; buy it near the park.

Lodges and cabins in the park

Places the park service lists as lodging:

  • Chisos Mountains Lodge: The Chisos Mountains Lodge, located in the Chisos Basin, includes 72 rooms, a gift shop, dining room, and camp store.
  • Study Butte and Terlingua: Located outside the western entrance to Big Bend National Park, the small communities of Study Butte and Terlingua offer many services, including camping, lodging, and a small grocery store.

In-park lodges are run by park concessioners and often book up months ahead.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many campgrounds are in Big Bend?
4, with 196 sites in all.
Can you bring an RV to Big Bend?
Yes. 4 campgrounds take RVs, up to 38 feet.
Are there hotels or lodges in Big Bend?
Yes: Chisos Mountains Lodge, Study Butte and Terlingua.