35mi from Santa Teresa · 1 site · Tent, RVEscape the noise and reconnect with nature at Hueco Tanks Butterfield Camp, a quiet, off-grid desert campsite just minutes from Hueco Tanks State Park.
Set on private land along the historic Butterfield Trail, this single-site camp offers wide open desert, incredible mountain views, and total peace and quiet. You’ll be surrounded by native desert landscape—creosote bush, sandy terrain, and big West Texas skies that deliver unforgettable sunrises, sunsets, and stargazing.
This is a simple, private basecamp ideal for tent camping, car camping, or van life travelers looking to explore Hueco Tanks or hike straight from the property into nearby arroyos and open desert.
With neighbors over a quarter mile away, you’ll experience true solitude—no crowds, no noise, just the sound of the desert and the stars overhead.
What you’ll love:
Minutes from Hueco Tanks State Park
Historic Butterfield Trail runs through the property
Private single campsite (no other guests)
Big skies, mountain views, epic sunsets
Direct access to miles of hiking and desert exploration
Peaceful, quiet environment
Good to know:
Off-grid, dry camping (no water, no hookups)
No bathroom currently (porta-potty coming soon)
No shade—come prepared for desert conditions
Easy access via short dirt road (cars and vans OK)
Fire pit available
Camp rules:
Quiet, peaceful environment—no loud music or parties
Pack it in, pack it out (trash service available for $5)
Do not collect or burn any natural materials on the property
Fires must be self-contained (bring your own wood)
Respect the land and neighbors
This land is being developed to give people a place to step away from the city, slow down, and reconnect with nature. Whether you’re here for adventure at Hueco Tanks or simply to sit under the stars, this is a place to unplug and experience the raw beauty of the desert.