public · Brownsville, TX · 18 holes
River Bend Resort & Golf Club
A riverside public course with its own RV lots, a natural base for a Brownsville winter. Book through the club app. Call for rates, since none are posted.
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Green fees seen$38
Green fees
| Peak | $38 for 18 holes (1golf, undated). The club site posts no rates. |
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Undated listing, read 2026-10-26
Before you book
| Access | Public course with memberships, part of an RV-lot resort community on the Rio Grande (Barnard family owners since 2015, per Yelp). |
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| Book ahead | Not published. Tee times through the River Bend mobile app (App Store/Google Play) and Chronogolf ('reserve now, pay later'). |
| Style | Riverside course along the Rio Grande levee west of Brownsville, lined with mature oaks. Quick greens per the club. |
| Drive from downtown McAllen | 73 min (55.4 mi) |
| Phone | 956-548-0192 (pro shop); 956-336-0905 (RV lot rentals) |
| Address | 4541 US Military Hwy 281, Brownsville, TX 78520 |
Local knowledge
- One of the few Valley courses where you can park an RV beside the course for the winter. Ask the RV office about lot rates and golf memberships together.
- It is close to the border wall and levee. Expect Border Patrol presence.
Closest golf hotels
- River Bend Resort & Golf Club — 3 min, 0.5 mi
- Courtyard by Marriott Brownsville — 13 min, 6.2 mi
- Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club — 18 min, 10.8 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play River Bend Resort & Golf Club?
Green fees we have seen range from $38, depending on season and time of day. Peak season: $38 for 18 holes (1golf, undated). The club site posts no rates.
How far ahead can you book River Bend Resort & Golf Club?
Not published. Tee times through the River Bend mobile app (App Store/Google Play) and Chronogolf ('reserve now, pay later').
How far is River Bend Resort & Golf Club from McAllen?
About 73 minutes (55.4 miles) by road from downtown McAllen in light traffic.
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- Rancho Viejo golf: the two resort courses and how to stay and play