Camping near Big Bend National Park
Campers at Big Bend National Park find themselves surrounded by desert, mountains, and the Rio Grande River all in one place. Chisos Basin Campground sits higher in the mountains where temperatures stay cooler and hiking trails start right from your campsite. Down by the river, Rio Grande Village Campground has more trees for shade and better chances to see animals like javelinas wandering through. Both places have the basics - bathrooms and tables for eating. The park gets extremely hot in summer (often over 100°F) and can be surprisingly cold in winter, which is why most people camp there during March-April or October-November. Wildlife moves around freely through camping areas, so keeping food locked up is important. Cell phones rarely work in most of the park, and the nearest real grocery store is about 100 miles away in Alpine. You'll need to bring everything you might need, including extra water. The night skies are incredibly dark, making stargazing possible from your campsite. Big Bend's location on the Mexican border means you're truly away from everything when camping here.
