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Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park

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Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park near Mission, TX, features flat terrain with a mix of brushland and woodland. Temperatures can range from the 50s in winter to the 90s in summer. Visitors can explore the World Birding Center and the National Butterfly Center, both located nearby.

Description

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park

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If your plans change, please modify or cancel your reservation as soon as possible to allow someone else to enjoy the park.

DAY USE FEE: $5 per day, per person 13 and older.
$3 per person for groups of 10 or more - Contact the park to make prior arrangements.

Visitor traffic is restricted to foot, bicycle or staff provided tram service.

OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION:
Park Open daily from 7:00am to 10:00pm.
Park Store(Visitor's Center) is open daily 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Non-Peak Season (May-October)The tram runs Thursday through Sunday, every hour starting at 9 a.m. and ending at 4 p.m..
Peak Season (November-April)The tram runs daily, every hour starting at 9 a.m. and ending at 4 p.m.

On days the Visitor's Center is closed, the park will be accessible via self-pay station and by foot and bike traffic only. Tram service will not be available.

PARK PHONE NUMBER: 956-584-9156

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Location

Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park is located in Texas

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Directions

From Upper Valley: Take East Expressway 83 to Bentsen Palm Dr. Travel South on Bentsen Palm Dr. to the World Birding Center Headquarters at Bentsen State Park. From Lower Valley: Take West Expressway 83 to Bentsen Palm Dr. Travel South on Bentsen Palm Dr. to the World Birding Center Headquarters at Bentsen State Park.

Address

2800 S. BENTSEN PALM DRIVE
Mission, TX 78572

Coordinates

26.17737493 N
98.38377297 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Electric Hookups
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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2 Reviews

M
Reviewed Apr. 21, 2021

Beautiful Trails!

I went on a hot day but the trees surrounding the trails made the experience beautiful! We saw a turkey too!

Month of VisitApril
Hannah B.
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2017

Great place for birds

Interesting park. Used to be a full RV campground but has limited camping to hike-in primitive only. Bathrooms are about .3 miles away. Busy season is November-February when birds are easy to spot and winter Texans are in. Fun place to hike and check out what is in the bird blinds.

Month of VisitJanuary
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is good.

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