Goat Pens, Cigar Springs Ranch
Hosted by Jeff · Study Butte, Texas
50 sites · RV, Tent
Near Big Bend National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the B0611 Maverick Entrance Booth Fee Station (Kiosk).
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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98% Recommend1224 ratings · 872 reviews
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· November 2025
13 ft travel trailer ·
The Goat Pens
Amazing location for dark skies and animal watching. Host was very nice and welcoming and the resident ranch dog, Pepper, even made sure to come say high.
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Laura F.
4 reviews
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· November 2025
18 ft pop-up camper ·
The Goat Pens
Jeff was super friendly and helpful, gave us good suggestions and was a nice guy to talk to. The area really nice and the showers and restrooms were a nice break after being off grid for days.
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Rudy M.
2 reviews
Jeff was a really great host and the property is great! We had a blast exploring the area and it was nice having clean bathrooms and hot showers on site.
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Jason A.
10 months on Hipcamp
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· November 2025
Tent ·
The Goat Pens
Open space very West Texas, clean and well kept. Close to Terlingua and both Big Bend parks. Dark skies great place to stargaze.
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Peter O.
10 reviews
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· November 2025
12 ft pop-up camper ·
The Goat Pens
Quiet and peaceful,
super nice guy
Wild donkeys
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Gerald G.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent ·
The Goat Pens
Quiet, simple, primitive camp. If you want nature, you'll find it here.
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Colita B.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2025
Tent ·
The Goat Pens
100% recommend staying here!
WiFi is kinda spotty but it’s worth it
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James J.
1 year on Hipcamp
Nice and quiet spot that is very accessible and close to town.
Chris S.
4 months on Hipcamp
The Goat Pens is amazing. Favorite place to go in West Texas. We go here just to spend time there. Honestly don’t feel the need to go into the Parks. This place is close enough to the Ghost Town, but feels secluded. Amenities are awesome. Can’t wait to go back.
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Ron H.
3 reviews
Amazing camp grounds! It was definitely a hidden gem. Stayed with 2 other buddies and they both agreed that this was a great find.
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Train With Trey P.
7 months on Hipcamp
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· May 2025
22 ft campervan ·
The Goat Pens
Jeff was super nice, we talked for about an hour on how he became a rancher and our travels. The spot is down a pretty roughshod country road, but the area is beautiful. The showers worked well. Be wary, it can get windy out there!
Colt H.
3 reviews
Not recommend
· April 2025
16 ft car · With pets ·
The Goat Pens
No one was there. The number given for the keypad didn’t work. We didn’t stay.
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Nancy C.
10 months on Hipcamp
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· April 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
The Goat Pens
This was a great spot to camp for traveling into big bend for hiking each day - roughly a 30min drive in. Clean area, showers, and bathrooms were a plus! The camp sites are far enough apart to make it feel like we were still in our own space with zero noise issues. There weren't any goats but there is a SUPER sweet pup named Pepper that visited us.
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Brittany C.
11 months on Hipcamp
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· April 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
The Goat Pens
Jeff, the camp host, was very responsive to questions. We found the camping area to be as advertised. One drawback is that the tent sites are exposed to wind and we had high winds both nights that were strong enough to break some tent poles. Adding some windbreaks would be a great addition to the campground. If our group plans another trip to Big Bend we will definitely look at booking here first.
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Michael D.
11 months on Hipcamp
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· April 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
The Goat Pens
First off Jeff is one hell of a human and outside of that this property is insanely beautiful! There is so much to explore.
If you decide that you need a bite to eat there are a few restaurants in town that are pretty good. Only about 10 min away.
We got caught in a storm out there but didn’t let that bring us down. If you have the space for it account for an extra tent to be on the safe side. Our tent ended up getting destroyed in the crazy wind and rain but our friend ended having another tent for us to use.
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Nicholas V.
9 months on Hipcamp
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· March 2025
Tent ·
The Goat Pens
Jeff and the goat pens were perfect for our get away. Super easy to access and very close to everything!
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Wesley D.
10 months on Hipcamp
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· March 2025
16 ft campervan · With kids ·
The Goat Pens
Lovely views with showers and toilets, what else do you need?
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Mead G.
11 months on Hipcamp
Camp sites were far enough away from other campers to enjoy the camping experience. There were various different camp sites with different landscapes to suit your camping style including rocky walk in camp sites that were beautiful! The restrooms were better than expected and were always clean. Jeff was super nice and helpful as well making the whole experience easy.
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Marisa H.
9 months on Hipcamp
This was my first Hipcamp it did not disappoint. It’s an amazing place with incredible views. As a bonus, my T-mobile connection was blazing fast. Directions and communications were spot on. Don’t miss this place!!
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Matt O.
9 months on Hipcamp
We had a great experience at The Goat Pens. Jeff and his puppy Pepper came by to check on everyone in the evenings. He's very friendly and helpful. A few tips for the best experience: First, talk to Jeff. He made a plan with us to let our daughter play with his baby goats and for us to see fossil bones in the hills. Second, get in early to get an optimal site. Sites are more or less private and exposed to the elements and other campers. Third, the bathrooms are very nice for chemical toilets. All were well-stocked with TP & hand sanitizer, they have lights, and those closest to the camping area have sinks, soap, & running water. There are two bathroom setups, both with 2 spaces. Fourth, the showers are hot if you run them for a little bit. Otherwise, they can be frigid. The shower on the left has better pressure. Fifth, and the only negative (nothing against Jeff or The Goat Pens specifically) - this is Terlingua - a huge dust field. Our third and last night, we came back after dark just as a serious sandstorm was hitting (that was NOT in the weather report). Our tent quickly filled with a thick layer of fine dust blown into it UNDER the tent fly, and our short dome tent was about to snap poles or rip. With the direction of the wind, no tent in the campground was sheltered, and even parking our SUV in front did little to help. We had to bail and try to find a hotel. Jeff has a great spot but recognize that camping in the desert may be an adventure!
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Travis W.
9 months on Hipcamp
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· March 2025
20 ft pop-up camper · With kids ·
The Goat Pens
We had a wonderful time camping at The Goat Pens. Very cool piece of property! Jeff was so welcoming and his dog Pepper was a hit with the kids. We hope to return!
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Brianna S.
9 months on Hipcamp
We had a great time at the Goat Pens! We enjoyed the great sky view and spacious spaces. The wind was rough the day we arrived and there isn’t any shade covering, so prepare for a very open space. The rock formations and hills were lots of fun for our 8-year old to explore. She was very excited to be visited by Pepper, the site dog and playing on the stage with the other kids she met. We enjoyed being able to wash off the dust in the shower- the water was almost too hot in the afternoon. The location was great for our excursions to Big Bend and going out to dinner at the local restaurants.
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Jennifer C.
9 months on Hipcamp
Great! Fun area to explore with amenities in walking distance. Pepper the dog came to greet us a few times :) We will definitely be back when we visit Big Bend again!
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Andrea S.
10 months on Hipcamp
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· March 2025
Tent ·
The Goat Pens
Beautiful place to camp, Jeff was very helpful. Would campfires here again.
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Lesley A H.
2 reviews
We came here with our family of 4 and a friend! We really enjoyed the hiking right by the campsites. Best sunset views! Definitely will be back!
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Alexander W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
Tent ·
The Goat Pens
It’s a nice quiet place well off the highway. Rustic but the outhouses and showers clean. Lots of space. Nice people.
I appreciate d that Jeff stopped by each evening and enjoyed my conversation with him. Nice man!
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Al D.
10 months on Hipcamp
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· March 2025
Tent ·
The Goat Pens
This is our second time camping here and we love it! Such a hidden gem. Never crowded, clean bathrooms and showers, great spaced out camping sites. Feels very remote yet just a 5-10 min drive from grocery stores and gas stations. There is an RV park literally across the street that has fun events that go on as well. The national park is about 10-15 min away which is super convenient.
We love this place so much, we refuse to stay anywhere else when visiting the national park!
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Presley B.
2 years on Hipcamp
Great place to camp! Jeff is super friendly. Sites had plenty of space between them. Bathrooms and showers are a nice touch. Would stay again.
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Kirk W.
3 reviews
This place was awesome. Beautiful skies. Fired pits, well built showers & bathrooms with pump water. The shower water WAS cold but if you can deal then it’s worth it to be clean while camping, didn’t bother us. Definitely would stay again!
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Emily W.
10 months on Hipcamp
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· February 2025
Tent ·
The Goat Pens
Perfect camp site in the Terlingua area. Brilliant shower setup, clean, comfortable rest rooms, and a killer stage begging for an awesome band.
Jamie F.
15 reviews
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Study Butte, Brewster County, Texas, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Jeff M.
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