The best dog-friendly glamping near Marathon, Texas

Welcome to Hipcamp! With over 280 available options for glamping with pets near Marathon, Texas, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your next outdoor adventure. Our top campsites, including El Cosmico (537 reviews), Smiling Dog Ranch (332 reviews), and Rancho de los Arboles Muertos (71 reviews), offer popular amenities such as potable water, toilets, and showers. Plus, you can enjoy exciting activities like boating, climbing, and off-roading (OHV). With an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $15, camping has never been more accessible. Let's start planning your next glamping getaway!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp! With over 280 available options for glamping with pets near Marathon, Texas, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your next outdoor adventure. Our top campsites, including El Cosmico (537 reviews), Smiling Dog Ranch (332 reviews), and Rancho de los Arboles Muertos (71 reviews), offer popular amenities such as potable water, toilets, and showers. Plus, you can enjoy exciting activities like boating, climbing, and off-roading (OHV). With an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $15, camping has never been more accessible. Let's start planning your next glamping getaway!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Casa de Keaveny Cabin and Campsite

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48mi from Marathon · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Alpine, TX

Beautiful land in the Chihuahua desert north of the Christmas mountains and south of the famous 9 point Mesa. Just north of Mexico and 30 min from Big Bend National park and The Terlingua ghostown . West Texas. Off grid small house running on solar power and rain water catchment. Very cozy. Plenty of land for camping also, discuss with Jim for pricing, if interested. Mr. Keaveny built the house himself over a 10 year period. Very private, although Mr. Keaveny lives on the property in his Jayco most of the time, and sometimes a camping site is rented ----however always giving the house lots of space. Great place for long term rental, see discounts.

2. Crows Peak Tents

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49mi from Marathon · 3 sites · Lodging · Alpine, TX

Welcome to the heart of Far West Texas, where adventure meets comfort in our unique tent rentals in Terlingua! Nestled in the rugged splendor of the Chihuahuan Desert, Crows Peak combines the beauty of the great outdoors with the luxury of a comfortable retreat. Each tent is equipped with a queen-size memory foam mattress, LED lights and a solar powered battery that can charge cell phones and other small devices. A propane camp stove is also provided (with one 16 oz can of propane), as well as several small storage compartments. The tents are 11' tall and 8' wide, with a private deck, providing ample space to stretch out and relax. Thoughtfully positioned to provide panoramic views of the vast desert landscape, you will be able to immerse yourself in the tranquility of the desert while enjoying an elevated camping experience. You can step onto the deck and savor a cup of coffee as the sun rises and paints the sky in oranges and pink. Or, unwind at the end of the day with a glass of wine while you gaze at the stars under one of the darkest skies in the country. Located 35 minutes from the entrance to Big Bend National Park and the Terlingua ghost town, this is a great base to explore everything the area has to offer. The Terlingua Ranch Lodge is an easy 15 minute drive and features the Bad Rabbit restaurant, a pool and a bath house with hot showers. Showers are $2/each and a day pass for the pool is $8. Ice and other small provisions are available at the Ranch office. Access to the property requires driving 1 mile on a dirt road, but does not require 4-wheel drive or high clearance vehicles.

3. Tarantula Ranch Vacation Rentals

48mi from Marathon · 2 sites · Lodging · Terlingua, TX

Tarantula Ranch is inside a fenced compound two miles off the nearest paved road. We are in the Chihuhuan desert wilderness. Experience life at the end of the road!! Neighbors are far away so we have some of the darkest skies in the world not to mention peace and quiet with no traffic. We have spectacular mountain views with great sunrise and sunsets. Our terrain is the Chihuhuan desert which has cactus covered rocky mountains with all the desert plants. Although we have privacy we are only about 35 to 40 minutes from the Big Bend National Park and The Big Bend Ranch State Park. Although we are remote we have a very nice swimming pool and restaurant only about ten to fifteen minutes away. We have two cabins we rent out. The big cabin has four rooms and sleeps six. The other cabin is called the small cabin it is one room and sleeps two.

4. Stargazer Retreat

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46mi from Marathon · 2 sites · Lodging · Study Butte, TX

Escape to our Terlingua Stargazer Bell Tent — a one-of-a-kind desert glamping experience near Big Bend National Park and Ghost Town. Sleep under the stars through a clear ceiling, enjoy a hot shower, outdoor Blackstone griddle, hammock, and fire pit. An eco-friendly compost toilet is included. Perfect for adventure seekers and stargazers looking for comfort, nature, and unforgettable desert nights. Property Features: • Bell Tent Stay: Comfortable space for stargazing and relaxation • Camplux Water Heater & Compost Toilet: Enjoy hot showers and eco-friendly facilities • Outdoor Fire Pit Area: Relax around the fire with seating and a hammock for sunset views • Outdoor Kitchen: Blackstone griddle, utensils, and a large picnic table for meals under the sky • Games & Fun: Outdoor cornhole game for entertainment What We Provide: • Rechargeable fan with light, plus a standalone rechargeable light • Indoor wood stove to keep you warm • Mini fridge • Internet access (please note: signal may vary) WiFi: AIRBNB#1 Password: Terlingua2025! • Coffee French press, tea kettle, tea packets, coffee, sugar, and cooking oil • Blackstone griddle with utensils for cooking • Hot water shower (⚠️ Please be careful — the Camplux shower water can get hotter than a standard shower. Do not turn the hot water knob too far.) • Outdoor hammock and fire pit for relaxing under the stars What We Don’t Provide: • Bed sheets, pillows, or blankets — please bring your own bedding • Plates or drinking water — please plan accordingly Notes: • Our desert location is remote, so bring all essentials with you. • This is an off-grid experience — expect minimal amenities and a true connection with nature. Come for the adventure, stay for the stars!

Stories from the community

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Katie

November 2025

4 nights at Crows Peak Tents

ANOTHER AMAZING TIME AT CROWS PEAK! The stars at night are big and bright, at Crows Peak! On our very last night I was standing on the porch of the tent when I encountered some of those “marfa lights”. I was absolutely stunned. This beautiful piece of land is truly special. Thanks to Jimmi and Abbey, we will be coming back soon to stay at our favorite Terlingua Place!

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Jason

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Stargazer Retreat

Badass place the camp in the desert! We got to cook dinner on the BlackStone, clean up in the nice clean outdoor shower, and watch the amazing stars by the larger firepit.

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Michael

May 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Casa de Keaveny Cabin and Campsite

The best experience I ever had! Jim is very welcoming and friendly. The cabin he built is stuffed with love and intention. Everything is so thoughtful and well made. If you go there, you have to watch the night sky! It is beyond comprehension. Suited for 2, perfect for 4, maybe a little narrow for 6. Bring enough water and supplies. Thoughtful use of resources like water and electricity is mandatory.

Michael

March 2025

3 nights at Crows Peak Tents

Everything was just as Jimmi said. The bed was super comfortable and the tent was clean.

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Michelle

March 2025

2 nights at Crows Peak Tents

Beautiful views, awesome tent and right outside of the small town. ✌️ful!

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stuart

March 2025

Weekend Trip to Crows Peak Tents

For a same day booking, Jimmi and wife were able to turn around their campsite in just one hour! The tent was clean, easy to access, and provided a stunning view of the desert!

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Chris

February 2025

3 nights at Casa de Keaveny Cabin and Campsite

Jim is a very friendly host with lots of stories to tell. We love this cabin and this was our third stay at the Casa. Dark skies, and quiet nights.

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Brian

January 2025

With pets

23 nights at Casa de Keaveny Cabin and Campsite

My wife and I really enjoyed our 3 week stay at Casa de Keavany during January. Our host Jim was very attentive and helped provide the local perspective for our activities. If peace, quiet and serenity are what you are looking for, than look no further. The views are spectacular in every direction. The cozy comfy cabin provided all the conveniences we were looking for in this off the grid setting. We love spending time in Big Bend National park and Terlingua and are looking forward to a return trip!

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Leslie

January 2025

With pets

23 nights at Casa de Keaveny Cabin and Campsite

Jim's cabin was as described, and with added comforts including a flush toilet, shower and bed on the lower level so these older bones didn't have to climb a steep stairway each night! Jim was available, helpful and friendly, assisting with any issues that came up.

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Raquel

December 2024

3 nights at Crows Peak Tents

Such a grounding experience. A breath taking view from every single direction. Crystal clear stars and peaceful nights. We will definitely come back! Perfect stay in West Texas.