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Dusty Paddle

Hosted by Allan · Study Butte, Texas
7 sites · RV, Tent · 42 acres
97%
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43 reviews
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Near Big Bend National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Persimmon Gap.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Allan is a Star Host
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Private pitches
95% of recent Hipcampers say pitches are private.
Once a sea, this now desert campground offers views of the mountains into Mexico and surrounding Terlingua, Texas area. Use your imagination and have fun at our tropical themed campground. There are plenty of cool rocks and an arroyo to explore on this 42 acres. Fossil And shell hunt, hike, bike, enjoy fabulous sunsets and the best stargazing possible. Keep a look out for awesome desert plants and wildlife. Feel free to bring a painted rock with your name, date, and where you are from to leave at your campsite. This campground is private and remote but conveniently located within 10 minutes of a store that is well stocked with Wi-Fi, ice, beer, propane and other necessities. This is an off grid campground. If you are looking to unplug, this place is for you. Please remember to bring whatever you need for a Boondocking experience, such as water, fuel, shade etc. Please stay on discernible roads, to help preserve this property and pack out ALL trash, human waste, and pet waste.

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Dusty Paddle Site 3

93%
(15)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 26 ft
Once a sea, this now desert campground offers views of the mountains into Mexico and the surrounding Terlingua, Texas area. Use your imagination and have fun at our tropical themed campground. There are plenty of cool rocks and an arroyo to explore on this 42 acres. Fossil And shell hunt, hike, bike, enjoy fabulous sunsets and the best stargazing possible. Keep a look out for awesome desert plants and wildlife. Feel free to bring a painted rock with your name, date, and where you are from to leave at your campsite. This campground is private and remote but conveniently located within 10 minutes of a store that is well stocked with Wi-Fi, ice, beer, propane and other necessities. This is an off grid campground. If you are looking to unplug, this place is for you. Please remember to bring whatever you need for a complete Boondocking experience, such as water, fuel, shade etc. Please stay on discernible roads, to help preserve this property and pack out ALL trash, toilet paper, wet wipes, human waste, and pet waste. Please do not leave toilet paper or wet wipes in the desert as they do not decay.  Please do not remove anything including rocks, shells, fossils, etc. from the property so that others can enjoy them. Sites 1 & 2 are suitable for tent camping and very small trailers such as pop ups. Sites 3 - 7 are suitable for tent camping and travel trailers up to 26'. Sites 1 & 2 have fire rings with cooking grates on them. Sites 3 - 7 have a central fire pit that does not have a cooking grate on it and is a community resource. Please do be prepared for some leveling if you are utilizing a trailer. Generators may be used but please be conscious and respectful of your neighbors that want to enjoy the peace and solitude of this vast open desert space. Limit generator use as much as possible. Solar charging works really well during the daytime to top off battery voltage. Please keep campground lighting to a minimum so that others may enjoy the dark sky for star gazing.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Dusty Paddle Site 1

100%
(14)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 18 ft
Once a sea, this now desert campground offers views of the mountains into Mexico and the surrounding Terlingua, Texas area. Use your imagination and have fun at our tropical themed campground. There are plenty of cool rocks and an arroyo to explore on this 42 acres. Fossil And shell hunt, hike, bike, enjoy fabulous sunsets and the best stargazing possible. Keep a look out for awesome desert plants and wildlife. Feel free to bring a painted rock with your name, date, and where you are from to leave at your campsite. This campground is private and remote but conveniently located within 10 minutes of a store that is well stocked with Wi-Fi, ice, beer, propane and other necessities. This is an off grid campground. If you are looking to unplug, this place is for you. Please remember to bring whatever you need for a complete Boondocking experience, such as water, fuel, shade etc. Please stay on discernible roads, to help preserve this property and pack out ALL trash, toilet paper, wet wipes, human waste, and pet waste. Please do not leave toilet paper or wet wipes in the desert as they do not decay.  Please do not remove anything including rocks, shells, fossils, etc. from the property so that others can enjoy them.  Sites 1 & 2 are suitable for tent camping and very small trailers such as pop ups.  Sites 3 - 7 are suitable for tent camping and travel trailers up to 26'.  Sites 1 & 2 have fire rings with cooking grates on them.  Sites 3 - 7 have a central fire pit that does not have a cooking grate on it and is a community resource.   Please do be prepared for some leveling if you are utilizing a trailer.  Generators may be used but please be conscious and respectful of your neighbors that want to enjoy the peace and solitude of this vast open desert space.  Limit generator use as much as possible.  Solar charging works really well during the daytime to top off battery voltage.  Please keep campground lighting to a minimum so that others may enjoy the dark sky for star gazing. 
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Dusty Paddle Site 7

92%
(6)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 26 ft
Once a sea, this now desert campground offers views of the mountains into Mexico and the surrounding Terlingua, Texas area. Use your imagination and have fun at our tropical themed campground. There are plenty of cool rocks and an arroyo to explore on this 42 acres. Fossil And shell hunt, hike, bike, enjoy fabulous sunsets and the best stargazing possible. Keep a look out for awesome desert plants and wildlife. Feel free to bring a painted rock with your name, date, and where you are from to leave at your campsite. This campground is private and remote but conveniently located within 10 minutes of a store that is well stocked with Wi-Fi, ice, beer, propane and other necessities. This is an off grid campground. If you are looking to unplug, this place is for you. Please remember to bring whatever you need for a complete Boondocking experience, such as water, fuel, shade etc. Please stay on discernible roads, to help preserve this property and pack out ALL trash, toilet paper, wet wipes, human waste, and pet waste. Please do not leave toilet paper or wet wipes in the desert as they do not decay.  Please do not remove anything including rocks, shells, fossils, etc. from the property so that others can enjoy them. Sites 1 & 2 are suitable for tent camping and very small trailers such as pop ups. Sites 3 - 7 are suitable for tent camping and travel trailers up to 26'. Sites 1 & 2 have fire rings with cooking grates on them. Sites 3 - 7 have a central fire pit that does not have a cooking grate on it and is a community resource. Please do be prepared for some leveling if you are utilizing a trailer. Generators may be used but please be conscious and respectful of your neighbors that want to enjoy the peace and solitude of this vast open desert space. Limit generator use as much as possible. Solar charging works really well during the daytime to top off battery voltage. Please keep campground lighting to a minimum so that others may enjoy the dark sky for star gazing.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Dusty Paddle Site 2

100%
(5)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 18 ft
Once a sea, this now desert campground offers views of the mountains into Mexico and the surrounding Terlingua, Texas area. Use your imagination and have fun at our tropical themed campground. There are plenty of cool rocks and an arroyo to explore on this 42 acres. Fossil And shell hunt, hike, bike, enjoy fabulous sunsets and the best stargazing possible. Keep a look out for awesome desert plants and wildlife. Feel free to bring a painted rock with your name, date, and where you are from to leave at your campsite. This campground is private and remote but conveniently located within 10 minutes of a store that is well stocked with Wi-Fi, ice, beer, propane and other necessities. This is an off grid campground. If you are looking to unplug, this place is for you. Please remember to bring whatever you need for a complete Boondocking experience, such as water, fuel, shade etc. Please stay on discernible roads, to help preserve this property and pack out ALL trash, toilet paper, wet wipes, human waste, and pet waste. Please do not leave toilet paper or wet wipes in the desert as they do not decay.  Please do not remove anything including rocks, shells, fossils, etc. from the property so that others can enjoy them. Sites 1 & 2 are suitable for tent camping and very small trailers such as pop ups. Sites 3 - 7 are suitable for tent camping and travel trailers up to 26'. Sites 1 & 2 have fire rings with cooking grates on them. Sites 3 - 7 have a central fire pit that does not have a cooking grate on it and is a community resource. Please do be prepared for some leveling if you are utilizing a trailer. Generators may be used but please be conscious and respectful of your neighbors that want to enjoy the peace and solitude of this vast open desert space. Limit generator use as much as possible. Solar charging works really well during the daytime to top off battery voltage. Please keep campground lighting to a minimum so that others may enjoy the dark sky for star gazing.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Dusty Paddle Site 4

100%
(3)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 26 ft
Once a sea, this now desert campground offers views of the mountains into Mexico and the surrounding Terlingua, Texas area. Use your imagination and have fun at our tropical themed campground. There are plenty of cool rocks and an arroyo to explore on this 42 acres. Fossil And shell hunt, hike, bike, enjoy fabulous sunsets and the best stargazing possible. Keep a look out for awesome desert plants and wildlife. Feel free to bring a painted rock with your name, date, and where you are from to leave at your campsite. This campground is private and remote but conveniently located within 10 minutes of a store that is well stocked with Wi-Fi, ice, beer, propane and other necessities. This is an off grid campground. If you are looking to unplug, this place is for you. Please remember to bring whatever you need for a complete Boondocking experience, such as water, fuel, shade etc. Please stay on discernible roads, to help preserve this property and pack out ALL trash, toilet paper, wet wipes, human waste, and pet waste. Please do not leave toilet paper or wet wipes in the desert as they do not decay.  Please do not remove anything including rocks, shells, fossils, etc. from the property so that others can enjoy them. Sites 1 & 2 are suitable for tent camping and very small trailers such as pop ups. Sites 3 - 7 are suitable for tent camping and travel trailers up to 26'. Sites 1 & 2 have fire rings with cooking grates on them. Sites 3 - 7 have a central fire pit that does not have a cooking grate on it and is a community resource. Please do be prepared for some leveling if you are utilizing a trailer. Generators may be used but please be conscious and respectful of your neighbors that want to enjoy the peace and solitude of this vast open desert space. Limit generator use as much as possible. Solar charging works really well during the daytime to top off battery voltage. Please keep campground lighting to a minimum so that others may enjoy the dark sky for star gazing.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Dusty Paddle Site 5

100%
(2)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 26 ft
Once a sea, this now desert campground offers views of the mountains into Mexico and the surrounding Terlingua, Texas area. Use your imagination and have fun at our tropical themed campground. There are plenty of cool rocks and an arroyo to explore on this 42 acres. Fossil And shell hunt, hike, bike, enjoy fabulous sunsets and the best stargazing possible. Keep a look out for awesome desert plants and wildlife. Feel free to bring a painted rock with your name, date, and where you are from to leave at your campsite. This campground is private and remote but conveniently located within 10 minutes of a store that is well stocked with Wi-Fi, ice, beer, propane and other necessities. This is an off grid campground. If you are looking to unplug, this place is for you. Please remember to bring whatever you need for a complete Boondocking experience, such as water, fuel, shade etc. Please stay on discernible roads, to help preserve this property and pack out ALL trash, toilet paper, wet wipes, human waste, and pet waste. Please do not leave toilet paper or wet wipes in the desert as they do not decay.  Please do not remove anything including rocks, shells, fossils, etc. from the property so that others can enjoy them. Sites 1 & 2 are suitable for tent camping and very small trailers such as pop ups. Sites 3 - 7 are suitable for tent camping and travel trailers up to 26'. Sites 1 & 2 have fire rings with cooking grates on them. Sites 3 - 7 have a central fire pit that does not have a cooking grate on it and is a community resource. Please do be prepared for some leveling if you are utilizing a trailer. Generators may be used but please be conscious and respectful of your neighbors that want to enjoy the peace and solitude of this vast open desert space. Limit generator use as much as possible. Solar charging works really well during the daytime to top off battery voltage. Please keep campground lighting to a minimum so that others may enjoy the dark sky for star gazing.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Dusty Paddle Site 6

RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 26 ft
Once a sea, this now desert campground offers views of the mountains into Mexico and the surrounding Terlingua, Texas area. Use your imagination and have fun at our tropical themed campground. There are plenty of cool rocks and an arroyo to explore on this 42 acres. Fossil And shell hunt, hike, bike, enjoy fabulous sunsets and the best stargazing possible. Keep a look out for awesome desert plants and wildlife. Feel free to bring a painted rock with your name, date, and where you are from to leave at your campsite. This campground is private and remote but conveniently located within 10 minutes of a store that is well stocked with Wi-Fi, ice, beer, propane and other necessities. This is an off grid campground. If you are looking to unplug, this place is for you. Please remember to bring whatever you need for a complete Boondocking experience, such as water, fuel, shade etc. Please stay on discernible roads, to help preserve this property and pack out ALL trash, toilet paper, wet wipes, human waste, and pet waste. Please do not leave toilet paper or wet wipes in the desert as they do not decay.  Please do not remove anything including rocks, shells, fossils, etc. from the property so that others can enjoy them. Sites 1 & 2 are suitable for tent camping and very small trailers such as pop ups. Sites 3 - 7 are suitable for tent camping and travel trailers up to 26'. Sites 1 & 2 have fire rings with cooking grates on them. Sites 3 - 7 have a central fire pit that does not have a cooking grate on it and is a community resource. Please do be prepared for some leveling if you are utilizing a trailer. Generators may be used but please be conscious and respectful of your neighbors that want to enjoy the peace and solitude of this vast open desert space. Limit generator use as much as possible. Solar charging works really well during the daytime to top off battery voltage. Please keep campground lighting to a minimum so that others may enjoy the dark sky for star gazing.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup

Reviews

97%· 48 reviews

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  • Review summary

    Generated from real Hipcamper reviews

    The campsite offers stunning views and ample privacy, making it a repeat favorite for many. It's an ideal spot for those seeking solitude and a connection with nature, though access requires a high-clearance vehicle due to the bumpy roads. While RVs might struggle with the unpaved paths, traditional campers will find the remote desert location to be peaceful and picturesque. Allan, the host, is frequently praised for his clear directions and responsiveness, enhancing the overall camping experience.

  • Castro C.

    Camped in a 24 ft class b with kids, Dec 2025.

    Doesn't recommend

    Not recommended for a RV the road ain't paved. Had to stay at the entrance.

  • Manó E.

    Camped in a 15 ft travel trailer, Oct 2024.

    Recommends

    Great spot! Repeat camper of this site. Highly recommend.

  • Amber W.

    Tent camped, Mar 2024.

    Recommends

    I have stayed here several times and as always, it was absolutely breathtaking. I love the solitude!

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Amenities

  • Fire pitsFirepit, Communal
  • No toilets
  • No potable water
  • No showers
  • No picnic tables
  • No electricity hookup
  • No water hookup
  • No wifi
  • No laundry
  • No trash disposal
  • No cooking equipment
  • No hot tub
  • No playground

Things to know

  • Drive-inPark at your site. Wheelchair accessible at some sites.
  • Pet-friendlyOn leash.
  • Campfires allowedAlways review local fire regulations before enjoying a campfire.
  • Check-in processYou'll head straight to your site upon arrival.
  • Cancellation policyFull refund 3 days before check in time starts.
  • Check-in and check-outCheck-in at 2pm. Check-out at 12pm.
  • Booking windowSame-day bookings welcome, up to 6 months ahead.

Location

Study Butte, Brewster, Texas, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Your Host

Allan Y.Joined September 2020100% response rateResponds within 2 hours

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