Rio Grande Village Visitor Center
Visitor Center · Texas ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Big Bend National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 1,847 ft
- Elevation
The Rio Grande Village Visitor Center is located 0.25 miles north of the Rio Grande Village developed area. New exhibits focus on the Rio Grande (how it has changed over time, how the NPS works with our Mexican counterparts to protect and care for it, and the rich assemblage of species that it supports). An outdoor ramada showcases a large raised-relief map of the area, and life-sized bronze sculptures showcase some of the area's special wildlife. River use permits are issued during normal business hours.
Getting there
Rio Grande Village Visitor Center is located 0.25 miles north of the Rio Grande Village developed area, and 20 miles east of Panther Junction.
29.18526, -102.96223 · 29°11'6.9"N 102°57'44.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 105°F in Jun, down to 70°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 70 | 76 | 85 | 93 | 100 | 105 | 103 | 102 | 97 | 89 | 78 | 70 |
| Low °F | 30 | 36 | 45 | 52 | 63 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 66 | 54 | 41 | 31 |
| Precip in | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Rio Grande Village Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Rio Grande Village Visitor Center?
- No. Rio Grande Village Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Rio Grande Village Visitor Center
- Rio Grande Village (Big Bend, TX) 0.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rio Grande Village Group Campground (Big Bend, TX) 0.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Big Bend Backcountry Camping 17.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, TX) 21.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX) 21.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cottonwood (Big Bend, TX) 34 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rio Grande Village Visitor Center less than 0.1 mi · Visitor Center
- Rio Grande Village RV 0.2 mi · Facility
- Panther Junction Visitor Center 17.7 mi · Facility
- Chisos Basin Visitor Center 21.2 mi · Facility
- Castolon Visitor Center 33.5 mi · Facility
- Persimmon Gap Visitor Center 35.2 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (432) 477-2251
- Email bibe_info@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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