What does it cost to visit Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park?

Entry to Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park costs $5 daily adult entrance. Hours: Open daily, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

What facilities are at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park?

Showers available. Flush restrooms.

Can I swim at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park?

Yes, Water Lake is open to swimming at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park.

State park

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

The park entrance is 2.2 miles from Palmview South. 5 campsites. Day use costs $5 daily adult entrance. Hours: Open daily, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park is a state park in Hidalgo County, Texas.

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park map

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.

Common questions

: Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park has 5 developed campsites. Sites can be reserved in advance.
: Entry to Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park costs $5 daily adult entrance. Hours: Open daily, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
: Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park is 2.2 miles from Palmview South.
: Showers available. Flush restrooms.
: Yes, Water Lake is open to swimming at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park.

Before you go

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park is 2.2 miles from Palmview South.

Showers available
Flush restrooms

Camping at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park has 5 developed campsites. Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

What to see

Historic site Park museum Mentioned in Wikipedia park article

Swimming

Water Lake

Public lands next to Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

National wildlife refugeBentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park borders Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge.

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.

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