99% (86) • 12 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Marathon
Cholla Ranch Camp, Glamping Tents
1. Cholla Ranch Camp, Glamping Tents
99%
(39)
26mi from Marathon · 3 sites
Learn more about this land:
Cholla Ranch Camp, situated in the Chihuahuan Desert of Far West Texas is both remote and convenient as it lies just a few miles from the small town of Alpine. This desert setting has been consistently used as a working ranch for decades. The camp is a 10 acre section we have dedicated to hosting guests out of the 1100 acre ranch.
Two unique Glamping Tents and 1 Cabin are offered on the ranch to rent. Each unit offers indoor plumbing, comfy beds, refrigerator, microwave, heat and ac seasonally, a private deck, outdoor cooking space and much much more.
From your deck is a direct view of the Twin Peaks during the day and spectacular stargazing at night. Pasture Horses and Cattle Roam the Property while Chickens stay safe in their oversized run. One part ranch, one part camp- all Far West Texas Desert.
We supply a range of fantastic organic toiletries that help support our grey water system. Fresh Locally Ground Coffee and yes even snacks. Here at CRC we try to ensure your needs are well taking care of. We look forward to your stay as a place to relax while being submerged in the history of the land.
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
$135
/ night
Casa de Keaveny Cabin and Campsite
2. Casa de Keaveny Cabin and Campsite
100%
(13)
48mi from Marathon · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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 15 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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$18
/ night
Camp Eldorado
3. Camp Eldorado
92%
(24)
49mi from Marathon · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Just a little slice of desert heaven outside of Terlingua, Texas.
Learn more about this land:
***Glamping Coming Summer 2026***
Set your basecamp right under the Milky Way, between sprawling desert skies and rugged mountain peaks. Begin and end your days with some of the most breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Sleep peacefully in the stillness of the desert.
This is a must-stay destination for visitors of Big Bend and Terlingua. This campsite is centrally located, and just a short drive to Big Bend National Park, Big Bend State Park, Terlingua Ghost Town, Alpine and Marfa.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$13
/ night
Estrella Vista Campsite
4. Estrella Vista Campsite
100%
(26)
49mi from Marathon · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Primitive Campsite on private ranch in Terlingua. Pack it in, pack it out! Please, leave no trace! Enjoy the rarely heard silence as you pitch your tent under International Dark Skies. Acres of peace and solitude, nestled in the West Corazones of the Christmas Mountains, the sunrises and sunsets so amazing you make memories that will last a lifetime! Wildlife include mule deer, bear, javelina, quail and world class birding! On site parking, cleared, sanded tent area, metal fire ring. All weather rock road only 1.3 miles off pavement. Come to Terlingua, Visit Big Bend! Leave changed forever…
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$40
/ night
Lozano & son’s RR
5. Lozano & son’s RR
100%
(5)
48mi from Marathon · 1 site · Tent, RV
Welcome to Lozano & Son’s Ranch Resorts. We are proud to share our 20 acre ranch with you! The property is located just 30 minutes from the entrance to BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, and only 7 minutes from the entrance of Terlingua Ranch Road. The roads are maintained year round and don’t require you have a 4x4 or high clearance vehicle to get access to the site. On the land itself you’ll enjoy uninterrupted views of jaw-dropping mountain ranges to the south. There are two campsites available “DRE” and “TONY” both have gated access and a cleared out space for your tents or Rigs. These are Off-Grid campsites which mean no running water or electricity, so please come prepared.
Campfires
from
$10
/ night
Tarantula Ranch Vacation Rentals
6. Tarantula Ranch Vacation Rentals
48mi from Marathon · 2 sites
Tarantula Ranch is inside a fenced compound two miles off the nearest paved road. We are in the Chihuahuan 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,d not to mention peace and quiet with no traffic. We have spectacular mountain views with great sunrises and sunsets. Our terrain is the Chihuahuan 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 that we rent out. The big cabin has four rooms and sleeps six. The other cabin is called the small cabin, which is one room and sleeps two.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$190
/ night
Box 118 Big Bend
7. Box 118 Big Bend
100%
(1)
48mi from Marathon · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
This is a primitive campground and home of the iconic Big Bend Tardis inspired landmark Box 118 as featured in Texas Highways. Perfect for self-contained Overlander, van-life, or pop-up style campers, with dumpster access. Stop here after your long drive before your adventures as we are located in a most convenient place with easy access to Big Bend and Terlingua. Located right on Hwy 118 on Terlingua Ranch, the property offers awesome views, bright stars, and quiet evenings with outstanding sunsets and moonrises.
https://texashighways.com/culture/a-doctor-who-tardis-appears-outside-big-bend-national-park/
A convenience store and a spot to grab food and a beer are located very close to the site. A dumpster is available onsite.
What makes this a great spot is the location—Big Bend is an enormous area, and travel times can be significant, but from our site you won’t have to drive far to settle in for the night and get going the next day on your Big Bend exploration. The park entrance is about 25 minutes away.
The sites are simple desert terrain with natural desert scrub—no paved pads. Native burros frequently browse the property, so expect to see wild donkeys. All sites are located behind an access gate and are individually marked.
Pets
from
$16
/ night
Your Big Bend Basecamp @ LH Safari
8. Your Big Bend Basecamp @ LH Safari
48mi from Marathon · 1 site
Your adventure starts here. Welcome to Longhorn Safari Big Bend, a peaceful desert retreat on 80 private acres in Terlingua Ranch and the perfect basecamp for exploring Big Bend National Park or Big Bend Ranch State Park by day, then experiencing world-class stargazing by night.
With no crowds, no noise, and no nearby neighbors, you’ll have room to breathe, reset, and connect to the landscape that makes West Texas unforgettable.
Whether you’re here to hike, immerse yourself with wildlife, paddle the Rio Grande, wander ghost towns, or chase sunrise trailheads, this is the ideal jumping-off point.
Come prepared, embrace the desert, and enjoy the simple magic of being off-grid with lodge amenities (showers, bathrooms, pool, camp store, and café) just down the road when you want them (some lodge fees may apply).
Camp wild, sleep deeply, and wake up refreshed and inspired. This is why we built Longhorn Safari Big Bend, to help you turn down the noise and tune into nature.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$49
/ night
99% (86) • 12 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Marathon
Cholla Ranch Camp, Glamping Tents
1. Cholla Ranch Camp, Glamping Tents
99%
(39)
26mi from Marathon · 3 sites
Learn more about this land:
Cholla Ranch Camp, situated in the Chihuahuan Desert of Far West Texas is both remote and convenient as it lies just a few miles from the small town of Alpine. This desert setting has been consistently used as a working ranch for decades. The camp is a 10 acre section we have dedicated to hosting guests out of the 1100 acre ranch.
Two unique Glamping Tents and 1 Cabin are offered on the ranch to rent. Each unit offers indoor plumbing, comfy beds, refrigerator, microwave, heat and ac seasonally, a private deck, outdoor cooking space and much much more.
From your deck is a direct view of the Twin Peaks during the day and spectacular stargazing at night. Pasture Horses and Cattle Roam the Property while Chickens stay safe in their oversized run. One part ranch, one part camp- all Far West Texas Desert.
We supply a range of fantastic organic toiletries that help support our grey water system. Fresh Locally Ground Coffee and yes even snacks. Here at CRC we try to ensure your needs are well taking care of. We look forward to your stay as a place to relax while being submerged in the history of the land.
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
$135
/ night
Casa de Keaveny Cabin and Campsite
2. Casa de Keaveny Cabin and Campsite
100%
(13)
48mi from Marathon · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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 15 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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$18
/ night
Camp Eldorado
3. Camp Eldorado
92%
(24)
49mi from Marathon · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Just a little slice of desert heaven outside of Terlingua, Texas.
Learn more about this land:
***Glamping Coming Summer 2026***
Set your basecamp right under the Milky Way, between sprawling desert skies and rugged mountain peaks. Begin and end your days with some of the most breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Sleep peacefully in the stillness of the desert.
This is a must-stay destination for visitors of Big Bend and Terlingua. This campsite is centrally located, and just a short drive to Big Bend National Park, Big Bend State Park, Terlingua Ghost Town, Alpine and Marfa.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$13
/ night
Estrella Vista Campsite
4. Estrella Vista Campsite
100%
(26)
49mi from Marathon · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Primitive Campsite on private ranch in Terlingua. Pack it in, pack it out! Please, leave no trace! Enjoy the rarely heard silence as you pitch your tent under International Dark Skies. Acres of peace and solitude, nestled in the West Corazones of the Christmas Mountains, the sunrises and sunsets so amazing you make memories that will last a lifetime! Wildlife include mule deer, bear, javelina, quail and world class birding! On site parking, cleared, sanded tent area, metal fire ring. All weather rock road only 1.3 miles off pavement. Come to Terlingua, Visit Big Bend! Leave changed forever…
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$40
/ night
Lozano & son’s RR
5. Lozano & son’s RR
100%
(5)
48mi from Marathon · 1 site · Tent, RV
Welcome to Lozano & Son’s Ranch Resorts. We are proud to share our 20 acre ranch with you! The property is located just 30 minutes from the entrance to BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, and only 7 minutes from the entrance of Terlingua Ranch Road. The roads are maintained year round and don’t require you have a 4x4 or high clearance vehicle to get access to the site. On the land itself you’ll enjoy uninterrupted views of jaw-dropping mountain ranges to the south. There are two campsites available “DRE” and “TONY” both have gated access and a cleared out space for your tents or Rigs. These are Off-Grid campsites which mean no running water or electricity, so please come prepared.
Campfires
from
$10
/ night
Tarantula Ranch Vacation Rentals
6. Tarantula Ranch Vacation Rentals
48mi from Marathon · 2 sites
Tarantula Ranch is inside a fenced compound two miles off the nearest paved road. We are in the Chihuahuan 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,d not to mention peace and quiet with no traffic. We have spectacular mountain views with great sunrises and sunsets. Our terrain is the Chihuahuan 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 that we rent out. The big cabin has four rooms and sleeps six. The other cabin is called the small cabin, which is one room and sleeps two.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$190
/ night
Box 118 Big Bend
7. Box 118 Big Bend
100%
(1)
48mi from Marathon · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
This is a primitive campground and home of the iconic Big Bend Tardis inspired landmark Box 118 as featured in Texas Highways. Perfect for self-contained Overlander, van-life, or pop-up style campers, with dumpster access. Stop here after your long drive before your adventures as we are located in a most convenient place with easy access to Big Bend and Terlingua. Located right on Hwy 118 on Terlingua Ranch, the property offers awesome views, bright stars, and quiet evenings with outstanding sunsets and moonrises.
https://texashighways.com/culture/a-doctor-who-tardis-appears-outside-big-bend-national-park/
A convenience store and a spot to grab food and a beer are located very close to the site. A dumpster is available onsite.
What makes this a great spot is the location—Big Bend is an enormous area, and travel times can be significant, but from our site you won’t have to drive far to settle in for the night and get going the next day on your Big Bend exploration. The park entrance is about 25 minutes away.
The sites are simple desert terrain with natural desert scrub—no paved pads. Native burros frequently browse the property, so expect to see wild donkeys. All sites are located behind an access gate and are individually marked.
Pets
from
$16
/ night
Your Big Bend Basecamp @ LH Safari
8. Your Big Bend Basecamp @ LH Safari
48mi from Marathon · 1 site
Your adventure starts here. Welcome to Longhorn Safari Big Bend, a peaceful desert retreat on 80 private acres in Terlingua Ranch and the perfect basecamp for exploring Big Bend National Park or Big Bend Ranch State Park by day, then experiencing world-class stargazing by night.
With no crowds, no noise, and no nearby neighbors, you’ll have room to breathe, reset, and connect to the landscape that makes West Texas unforgettable.
Whether you’re here to hike, immerse yourself with wildlife, paddle the Rio Grande, wander ghost towns, or chase sunrise trailheads, this is the ideal jumping-off point.
Come prepared, embrace the desert, and enjoy the simple magic of being off-grid with lodge amenities (showers, bathrooms, pool, camp store, and café) just down the road when you want them (some lodge fees may apply).
Camp wild, sleep deeply, and wake up refreshed and inspired. This is why we built Longhorn Safari Big Bend, to help you turn down the noise and tune into nature.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$49
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
C
Clint
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Description and photos match the site exactly. Rachel was great at communication. Close to Big Bend. Would absolutely stay here again!
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Christian
January 2026
16 ft car
Great camping spot that is private, has some great views, and was fairly easy to find. I’d definitely stay here again.
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Christian
January 2026
Tent
Really great spot that is not too far from Terlingua and Big Bend.
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Molly
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Cholla Ranch Camp, Glamping Tents
This was hands down one of the best experiences of my life. Emma’s ranch was stunning. The tent was cute, cozy, and so tastefully decorated. There wasn’t any detail missed. Emma was so kind and so responsive to any question I had. She is a great host and truly thinks of everything! (Hot coco with marshmallow, the yummiest snacks, space heaters for cooler nights, bath robes and slippers, bandaids, floss, shampoo, face wash, soaps, sleeping masks, a record player, a heated foot massager, essential oils for aromatherapy and so much more!) As I write this sitting in DFW traffic on our drive back home.. it already has me itching to come back. It was such a breath of fresh air that my husband and I so desperately needed.
Now on to the best part.. the stargazing!
We got to see the Milky Way, Jupiter, Saturn, and so many more stars than we would ever see in the city. It was incredible. Just jaw dropping.
I can’t wait to come back and I’ll be sure to tell everyone I know about this place.
Thank you for everything, Emma!
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Gregory
October 2025
2 nights at Cholla Ranch Camp, Glamping Tents
Her products were incredible. Her thoughtfulness on it. Everything that was in the cabin was extremely thought out and I don't think she missed a thing.
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George
May 2025
With kids
So peaceful!! Exactly what we were looking for being in between Marfa, Fort Davis, and the National Park. We absolutely loved the cabin and the homey feel it had. The hospitality was super welcoming and made the experience comfortable!! Seeing the horses and other wildlife really added to the back country stay.
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Natalie
April 2025
Group trip
Cute and cozy lil cabin. Had everything we needed and more. Our host was super attentive and responsive. I’d come back in a heart beat ♥️
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Katie
March 2025
4 nights at Cholla Ranch Camp, Glamping Tents
Emma’s tents are so amazing. Every detail is considered and if by the small chance you find something missed, Emma is so easy to reach and proactive to make your stay wonderful.
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Katie
March 2025
3 nights at Cholla Ranch Camp, Glamping Tents
Emma’s tents have it all. She has gone all out to account for every detail. And if you think she missed something she actively seeks feedback. We had everything we needed. In fact, we loved it so much that our last day we opted to skip our excursions and enjoyed hanging out in the tent free of electronics and city stress. We listened to records, took baths, and played board games. We also enjoyed the outdoor horseshoes game and hide and seek! Thank you so much.
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Hennessy
February 2025
Tent
Group trip
Sooo great 100% recommend. It was so convenient for my friends and I and would absolutely camp here again!
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Michael
February 2025
3 nights at Cholla Ranch Camp, Glamping Tents
the cabin was amazing and the small town next door is very charming as well. the hosts are very attentive and super welcoming, I cannot recommend this enough!
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Anna
January 2025
2 nights at Cholla Ranch Camp, Glamping Tents
This place was a glamping heaven! We enjoyed our trip so much and Emma kept us so comfortable. She thought of everything we could ever need. Great distance from Big Bend! Will definitely be back and recommending this place to others!
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jose
January 2025
With kids
We really loved the cabin. Wonderfully remote, and yet not too far from Alpine. It was a great midpoint for visiting Big Bend and McDonald Observatory. Emma was super accommodating. Highly recommended!
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Kate
December 2024
Weekend Trip to Cholla Ranch Camp, Glamping Tents
I loved this experience so much! Emma was so responsive and an amazing host. Directions were incredibly clear and I didn’t get lost at all. The tent was amazing and she’s really thought of every detail you could need staying there. If I find myself in the area again, I’ll definitely go back!
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Joe
November 2024
Weekend Trip to Cholla Ranch Camp, Glamping Tents
Like all the previous reviews stated, we had a wonderful experience. Well stocked cabin and a convenient location. Don’t hesitate to book
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