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Starry Night Retreat
1 site · RV, Tent5 acres · Study Butte, TX
Come out to enjoy solitude at the Starry Night Retreat! Pitch your tent in your very own desert escape with 360 degree Mountain View’s and soak up some of the best views of the stars in all of the United States!
You will have this entire 5 acre lot all to yourself which allows for extremely peaceful solitude!
You will be only 25min~ from both Big Bend national Park and Terlingua Ghost town!
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Casa de Keaveny
1 site · Lodging30 acres · 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.
Mr. Keaveny built the house himself over a 10 year period.
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Ocotillo Flats Camping
6 sites · Tents20 acres · Study Butte, TX
Howdy Hipcampers!
Welcome to Ocotillo Flats, a serene 20-acre haven just 30 minutes from Big Bend National Park and the historic Terlingua Ghost Town.
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Chihuahuan Desert, perfect for stargazing and unwinding. With convenient cell service on the South side of the property, stay connected while you savor the tranquility of nature. You can bring your own bucket bathroom or utilize the facilities at Terlingua Ranch for free. There are also showers at Terlingua Ranch for $2 each.
The road into the property is an all weather dirt road.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure, where the vast expanse of the desert meets the starlit Texas sky!
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9 Points Camp
2 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Study Butte, TX
Our family has owned property, on Terlingua Ranch, since the 1970's. Since that time, we've added additional property and our love for this area and our passion for sharing it with others, has grown more and more. We've continued to value and preserve the area's natural, primitive beauty.
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Casienda Campsite
1 site · RV, Tent20 acres · Study Butte, TX
Learn more about this land:At Casienda Campsite you can expect to see wildlife such as bunny rabbits and jackrabbits, wild donkeys, roadrunners, quail and many other kinds of birds. You will be surrounded by mountains. Look for the face... we call it Face Mountain. There is Camel's Hump, Hen Egg Mountain, 9 point Mesa, Red Bluff, Jack Eden Mesa and the North Corazones. On a clear evening you will be able to see the Milky Way, bright stars and constellations.
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Camp Number 9
1 site · RV, Tent10 acres · Alpine, TX
serene desert landscape, up close views of nine point mesa, dark sky star gazing on five and a half peaceful acres. camp shared out house. fire pits at every site along with a bigger community fire pit...perfect for getting to know your campsite neighbors. manager on site available to address all of your needs and offer info about the area
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Agua Fria Adventure
4 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Study Butte, TX
Created by legendary automotive engineer, Carroll Shelby, Terlingua Ranch is nearly 200,000 acres nestled between 1.1 millions acres of wilderness in Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. Star Haven's expansive vistas afford views of the state park 9 miles southwest, the national park 20 miles southeast and Nine Point Mesa 6 miles due east. The broad horizons mean unobstructed views for star-gazing and the remote location means the least light pollution you'll find anywhere. After 45 years of leading groups hiking, climbing, rafting, and canoeing the Big Bend, we are glad to share our basecamp with you.
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Monkey Paw Ranch
1 site · Tent5 acres · Study Butte, TX
This is a beautiful 5 acre strip of land that is secluded with no neighbors in the immediate area (eye view). There is the Jack Eden Mesa, The Christmas mountains and the Nine Points Mesa to add to an amazing view and back drop. The most attractive part of this location is the opportunity to stargaze at the Milky Way in all of it's glory. A night of clear skies will leave you in awe of how detailed the night's stars are. Pitch a tent and enjoy this beautiful untouched landscape!
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7/11 Camp House
7 sites · Tents10 acres · Study Butte, TX
Terlingua Ranch Road is a rural, off-grid community with limited cell service and Wi-Fi. There is a lodge with Wi-fi, rooms for rent, a restaurant and hot showers about 15 miles away from the camp house. Just follow Terlingua Ranch Road. It will turn to dirt from pavement at the last couple of miles.
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The Yogic Flow Retreat Camp
2 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Alpine, TX
Our Retreat Center is only 15 minutes away from Big Bend National Park with some beautiful scenic mountain and desert views. The town Terlingua only a short drive away is mostly a tourist destination for park visitors and has several restaurants and activities for your group. Rafting, horseback riding, and canoeing on the Rio Grande, mountain biking, camping, hiking, and motorcycling are some of the outdoor activities favored by tourists while on your retreat.On the first Saturday of November, over 10,000 "chiliheads" convene in Terlingua for two annual chili cookoffs: - The Chili Appreciation Society International - The Frank X. Tolbert/Wick Fowler World Chili ChampionshipTerlingua Cemetery, located in the ghost town with the earliest grave dating to 1903, when the cinnabar mining operation began. The cemetery is visited by residents and tourists daily. The night long celebration, Dia de los Muertos is celebrated every year and is definitely something you don't want to miss!
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Badger Hill Farm camp grounds
3 sites · RVs5 acres · Study Butte, TX
Learn more about this land:My camp site is located almost a 3 miles drive from highway 118 or 1.75 miles as the crow flies. It's peaceful and quiet. We respect our dark skies while encouraging our guests to do the same. We prefer no generators, but if they are brought, please be respectful of those around you. Sounds carries farther than you think out here.
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Camel Hump Collective
1 site · Tent20 acres · Study Butte, TX
Feeling trapped during Covid and life hitting the ol’ fork rd, I decided to purchase land and create my own outdoor sanctuary. A space that I can think, imagine, create and enjoy. After over a year‘s work on excavation plumbing, building the shipping container building a shaded structure, setting up a glamping tent, soon to be outdoor bath/shower space and adding amenities I am finally getting close to the end goal. I hope to achieve a creative work space where artists can rejuvenate and paint under the stars or during our beautiful sunrises and sunsets replete with all the fun outdoor activities we used to do before technology had a glued to screens.
25 miles away you have the Rio Grand. If you love floating, paddling and kayaking, then southern Texas has what you need. The wild and scenic Rio Grande River follows a path for 196 miles through untamed canyons, desert mountains, and rugged scenery.
Put your boat in at several stops along the way for camping, picnicking, and hiking. Don't forget your waterproof sunscreen! Mariscal Canyon has towering rock spires on both sides of the river. Boquillas Canyon features mild rapids along a 33-mile stretch.
While you marvel at 1,400-foot limestone walls and old mining camps, take your cares away as you listen to the quiet current. Palettes of green grass, brown rocks, and blue sky reflect serenely on the river. Then you get some excitement when your boat hits the Class II or Class III rapids.
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We are at the foot of the beautiful Camel Hump mountain, Terlingua Ranch. Easy 20 minute drive to Big Bend National park. Situated away from all the tourists you can enjoy ‘your’ mountain, the dark skies and the privileges of the outdoors at your hearts content. Bring your telescopes, bikes and shoes
Pets are allowed. Please make sure you pick up after them.
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