Don't call me a pig! A javelina at Cottonwood Campground.
Traditional "family style" campsites are available for a self-pay fee of $14/night. During the "reservation season" (Nov 15-Apr 15), a limited number of these sites are reservable (up to 180 days in advance) ? 26 at Chisos Basin and 43 at Rio Grande Village, with a limit of 8 people per campsite. For groups of 9 or more, there are a very limited number of designated "group" campsites at all three locations; these are by reservation only (up to 360 days in advance) and with a rate of $3/night. Those with a Senior Pass or Access Pass get a 50% discount on camping fees.
Reservations must be made at least 4 days before your arrival date and are not made through the park, but rather at +1 877-444-6777 or online . Parking is limited, so there may be a bit of a walk from your vehicle to your actual site during the busy season. 10PM to 6AM are designated "quiet hours". Check in is 1PM and check out time is noon.
Chisos Basin Campground - A large high-country campground featuring 63 sites, it also has flush toilets and a dump station.
Cottonwood Campground - A shady, quiet riverside campground with 35 sites. Only the group site is reservable; the rest are first-come-first-served. Drinking water (in spigot form) and pit toilets are on-site. No generators are allowed.
Rio Grande Village Campground - The park's largest campground (100 sites); amenities include flush toilets, dump station, laundry facilities and showers.
Rio Grande Village RV Campground - Located next to the Rio Grande Village Store and offering 25 full hook-up sites (the only such hook-ups within the park), this campground is strictly first-come-first-served (register in the store) and is operated by Forever Resorts, Inc. Fees are $27 + tax/night (for two people) with a $3/night charge per extra person.
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