99% (752) • 81 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Study Butte
Paisano Azul Ranch
1. Paisano Azul Ranch
95%
(1226)
1.3mi from Study Butte · 16 sites · Tents, RVs
Paisano Azul Ranch is on 30 acres located by Terlingua Creek.
The property is just minutes from the Terlingua Ghost Town and a short 3 mile drive to the Big Bend National park.
Come pitch your tent or park your camper amid the peaceful desert hillside with views of plateaus that lead to the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park. There is a fire pit on site for you to toast marshmallows or cozy up near, and you can enjoy a bite to eat at the picnic table provided at each site.
The picnic tables are placed beneath shade sails.
There are two nice and new desert tan flushing Porta-Potties on-site, as well as showers for guests to use. These come in handy after a long day hiking.
We hope you'll enjoy the beautiful open sky sunsets, sunrises, and stargazing
as much as we do.
We are located just 3 miles from the entrance to Big Bend National Park. There are plenty of opportunities to get out and explore - you can hike, bike, canoe camp; kayak, off-road, swim, go horseback riding, visit hot springs, as well as visit restaurants, galleries, and listen to great music in Terlingua. There is something for everyone to feel free to bring the whole family.
DIRECTIONS: Once you are on Road Runner Circle, go past the house on the left with the Christmas lights on. Please continue down the road and follow the road around the curve to the left. The campsites will be on the left and side behind the rock walls. The campsite number that is booked is the campsite you will stay in.
Additional details to note:
- We now have an above ground pool to keep cool in during the summer! Covered with a shade sail the water stays nice and chilly. ($10 fee/person)
- You can stay connected if you'd like to, as cell reception and wifi are both available by the showers. Feel free to unplug during your stay though.
- Seeing other campers on your trip at the campsite is very standard, as the sites are far enough apart to feel like they are yours, but they are not private.
- Non potable water is provided on-site. The showers and non potable water is located approximately 1/4 mile from campsites 1-7.
-We have friendly, quirky miniature goats named Clyde and Stella to visit while up at the showers.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions and we look forward to your stay.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$45
/ night
Terlingua GhostTown RV Park
2. Terlingua GhostTown RV Park
95%
(19)
4mi from Study Butte · 28 sites · RVs, Lodging
Your Gateway to Big Bend Country! Perfect place for dark sky camping.
Welcome to The Terlingua Ghost Town RV Park at the entrance to The Terlingua Ghostown.
Spacious RV Sites with Full Hookups
Breathtaking Desert Views
Easy Access to Big Bend National Park
Starry Nights and Quiet Surroundings
An Array of Inspirational Resources
Dan and Jay are putting together a diverse habitat for life in the West Texas Desert. Attention to detail, you will find something in every nook and space on the property.
Comfortable Private Spaces
Collaborate or Isolation, it is up to you!
Create music or read a book
Experience the world of desert architecture.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$68
/ night
Temple of the Bird
3. Temple of the Bird
100%
(76)
4.4mi from Study Butte · 27 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Terlingua's only Hostel. Walking distance to all things in the Historic Ghost Town. We offer private rooms, a bunk room, primitive campsites and small motorhome sites. Huge communal area with a large bar (BYOB), well appointed kitchen, very nice bathrooms/showers, as well as frequent live music. Focusing on creating a strong community, social gatherings, including pot luck and fundraisers, and celebrating music, Willie Nelson and all things middle fingered. As we tell everyone, no need to wave with all your offensive fingers when it only takes 1 finger to say "I Love You!" We have a lot of fun here and have become a real social spot in this incredible community. When staying here you can expect to meet other travelers and locals alike. If you play music, all the better, as music usually fills the air here. From the house piano to any number of friends who stop by just to jam for a while. We are 21 and up, due to having a bar (BYOB) and just want adults to feel comfortable being adults . So bring an instrument, a sense of humor and a middle finger and come experience the magic that is Terlingua, Texas.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$35
/ night
Casa de Keaveny Cabin and Campsite
4. Casa de Keaveny Cabin and Campsite
100%
(13)
16mi from Study Butte · 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
$20
/ night
Terlingua Nights Cabins
5. Terlingua Nights Cabins
100%
(1)
0.6mi from Study Butte · 9 sites
Enjoy our 12 acres of land or drive among the hundreds of miles of dirt and rock roads of the famous 200,000-acre Terlingua Ranch, of which Terlingua Nights Cabins is a part.
Cool off and refresh by swimming in the Terlingua Ranch pool or hiking breathtaking, remote trails at Christmas Mountain by signing in at the Terlingua Ranch Headquarters Office.
Enjoy 'Terlingua Life' at our newly constructed and completed bunk and go cabins in the heart of downtown Study Butte, just minutes in front of the entrance to Big Bend National Park on Highway 118 and Big Bend State Park off Highway 170. Star gaze at night around our fire pits or in our star gazing recliners & hammocks.
Terlingua Nights Cabins is truly a one-of-a-kind property and experience we hope you will love!
All cabins and rooms have a:
-coffee maker
-mini-refrigerator
-A centralized microwave is available on-site.
Of Note for Your Stay:
-Both a propane outdoor grill and a propane Blackstone cooktop are available for your use during your stay.
The Blackstone cooktop requires a small camping-style propane bottle to operate.
Please bring this with you.
-A standard propane tank is available for the outdoor grill and operates on a 'first-come, first-served' basis. The standard propane tank can be refilled at the local grocery store, Cottonwoods, if needed during your stay.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$139
/ night
Tarantula Ranch Vacation Rentals
6. Tarantula Ranch Vacation Rentals
17mi from Study Butte · 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
StarStruck Glamping
7. StarStruck Glamping
100%
(1)
21mi from Study Butte · 4 sites
StarStruck is a boutique Glamping experience, located in the largest dark sky reserve in the WORLD-- yes, you read that correctly. Away from it all, yet just 30 minutes to town where you'll find restaurants, shops, and the entrance to Big Bend National Park! Fall asleep under the Milky Way & wake up to epic mountain views.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$339
/ night
99% (752) • 81 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Study Butte
Paisano Azul Ranch
1. Paisano Azul Ranch
95%
(1226)
1.3mi from Study Butte · 16 sites · Tents, RVs
Paisano Azul Ranch is on 30 acres located by Terlingua Creek.
The property is just minutes from the Terlingua Ghost Town and a short 3 mile drive to the Big Bend National park.
Come pitch your tent or park your camper amid the peaceful desert hillside with views of plateaus that lead to the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park. There is a fire pit on site for you to toast marshmallows or cozy up near, and you can enjoy a bite to eat at the picnic table provided at each site.
The picnic tables are placed beneath shade sails.
There are two nice and new desert tan flushing Porta-Potties on-site, as well as showers for guests to use. These come in handy after a long day hiking.
We hope you'll enjoy the beautiful open sky sunsets, sunrises, and stargazing
as much as we do.
We are located just 3 miles from the entrance to Big Bend National Park. There are plenty of opportunities to get out and explore - you can hike, bike, canoe camp; kayak, off-road, swim, go horseback riding, visit hot springs, as well as visit restaurants, galleries, and listen to great music in Terlingua. There is something for everyone to feel free to bring the whole family.
DIRECTIONS: Once you are on Road Runner Circle, go past the house on the left with the Christmas lights on. Please continue down the road and follow the road around the curve to the left. The campsites will be on the left and side behind the rock walls. The campsite number that is booked is the campsite you will stay in.
Additional details to note:
- We now have an above ground pool to keep cool in during the summer! Covered with a shade sail the water stays nice and chilly. ($10 fee/person)
- You can stay connected if you'd like to, as cell reception and wifi are both available by the showers. Feel free to unplug during your stay though.
- Seeing other campers on your trip at the campsite is very standard, as the sites are far enough apart to feel like they are yours, but they are not private.
- Non potable water is provided on-site. The showers and non potable water is located approximately 1/4 mile from campsites 1-7.
-We have friendly, quirky miniature goats named Clyde and Stella to visit while up at the showers.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions and we look forward to your stay.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$45
/ night
Terlingua GhostTown RV Park
2. Terlingua GhostTown RV Park
95%
(19)
4mi from Study Butte · 28 sites · RVs, Lodging
Your Gateway to Big Bend Country! Perfect place for dark sky camping.
Welcome to The Terlingua Ghost Town RV Park at the entrance to The Terlingua Ghostown.
Spacious RV Sites with Full Hookups
Breathtaking Desert Views
Easy Access to Big Bend National Park
Starry Nights and Quiet Surroundings
An Array of Inspirational Resources
Dan and Jay are putting together a diverse habitat for life in the West Texas Desert. Attention to detail, you will find something in every nook and space on the property.
Comfortable Private Spaces
Collaborate or Isolation, it is up to you!
Create music or read a book
Experience the world of desert architecture.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$68
/ night
Temple of the Bird
3. Temple of the Bird
100%
(76)
4.4mi from Study Butte · 27 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Terlingua's only Hostel. Walking distance to all things in the Historic Ghost Town. We offer private rooms, a bunk room, primitive campsites and small motorhome sites. Huge communal area with a large bar (BYOB), well appointed kitchen, very nice bathrooms/showers, as well as frequent live music. Focusing on creating a strong community, social gatherings, including pot luck and fundraisers, and celebrating music, Willie Nelson and all things middle fingered. As we tell everyone, no need to wave with all your offensive fingers when it only takes 1 finger to say "I Love You!" We have a lot of fun here and have become a real social spot in this incredible community. When staying here you can expect to meet other travelers and locals alike. If you play music, all the better, as music usually fills the air here. From the house piano to any number of friends who stop by just to jam for a while. We are 21 and up, due to having a bar (BYOB) and just want adults to feel comfortable being adults . So bring an instrument, a sense of humor and a middle finger and come experience the magic that is Terlingua, Texas.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$35
/ night
Casa de Keaveny Cabin and Campsite
4. Casa de Keaveny Cabin and Campsite
100%
(13)
16mi from Study Butte · 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
$20
/ night
Terlingua Nights Cabins
5. Terlingua Nights Cabins
100%
(1)
0.6mi from Study Butte · 9 sites
Enjoy our 12 acres of land or drive among the hundreds of miles of dirt and rock roads of the famous 200,000-acre Terlingua Ranch, of which Terlingua Nights Cabins is a part.
Cool off and refresh by swimming in the Terlingua Ranch pool or hiking breathtaking, remote trails at Christmas Mountain by signing in at the Terlingua Ranch Headquarters Office.
Enjoy 'Terlingua Life' at our newly constructed and completed bunk and go cabins in the heart of downtown Study Butte, just minutes in front of the entrance to Big Bend National Park on Highway 118 and Big Bend State Park off Highway 170. Star gaze at night around our fire pits or in our star gazing recliners & hammocks.
Terlingua Nights Cabins is truly a one-of-a-kind property and experience we hope you will love!
All cabins and rooms have a:
-coffee maker
-mini-refrigerator
-A centralized microwave is available on-site.
Of Note for Your Stay:
-Both a propane outdoor grill and a propane Blackstone cooktop are available for your use during your stay.
The Blackstone cooktop requires a small camping-style propane bottle to operate.
Please bring this with you.
-A standard propane tank is available for the outdoor grill and operates on a 'first-come, first-served' basis. The standard propane tank can be refilled at the local grocery store, Cottonwoods, if needed during your stay.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$139
/ night
Tarantula Ranch Vacation Rentals
6. Tarantula Ranch Vacation Rentals
17mi from Study Butte · 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
StarStruck Glamping
7. StarStruck Glamping
100%
(1)
21mi from Study Butte · 4 sites
StarStruck is a boutique Glamping experience, located in the largest dark sky reserve in the WORLD-- yes, you read that correctly. Away from it all, yet just 30 minutes to town where you'll find restaurants, shops, and the entrance to Big Bend National Park! Fall asleep under the Milky Way & wake up to epic mountain views.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$339
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Erin
2 weeks ago
Tent
We loved our stay at Temple of the Bird - we'll book here every time we come down to Big Bend! Gorgeous views, best vibes ever, and all the amenities are great. Mike is a wonderful host!
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Richard
3 weeks ago
Tent
This was a great place to stay! The manager came down make sure everything was going well with the stay. Very convenient to town and the park entrance. Would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking.
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Kristin
February 2026
Tent
Mike is a wonderful human being and has created a revolving community of souls here that is difficult to describe, like being in the middle of a big hug and I LOVED IT. The site is stunning and creative, full of kitschy art, cacti, indoor/outdoor living spaces, fire pits, music stages, and has the best panoramic view of the mountain ranges, desert, and its walking proximity to Terlingua Ghost Town is super sweet. Definitely going to fly my bird here again soon!
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Caleb
February 2026
Tent
Beautiful views and amazing down to earth people, 10/10 will camp again. Mike you are a legend!
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Shane
February 2026
Weekend Trip to Terlingua Nights Cabins
Superb place and perfect location. Highly recommend! The comfier suites are probably worth the upgrade. The cheaper rooms have a carport but are closer to the highway so plan for a bit of road noise.
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Chris
February 2026
2 nights at Casa de Keaveny Cabin and Campsite
We love this cozy place in the desert and Jim is always a great conversationalist. This was our fourth time around, and we'll be back again.
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Erin
February 2026
22 ft Class A
Temple of the Bird is not only a great location in the Ghost Town, it has spectacular views of the Chisos, and Mike is an excellent host. If you are lucky, you will be there when there is a concert or an impromptu gathering of locals. It is truly a kick-ass place.
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Robert
February 2026
Tent
Mike’s spot was great and he clearly enjoys hosting and has created a common space that is true to the Terlingua experience. I’m more of a keep to myself person, but appreciated the warm welcome and his setup. It is walking distance to the main action in town on ‘the porch’ by the Starlight. But it’s easy to see that some nights the entertainment right at his place will be just as good or better. It’s a great spot now but it’s easy to see that he is continually improving it and your stay will likely be even better than mine as a result.
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Jennifer
January 2026
Tent
Just book it! You won’t regret it. We had a hard time leaving.
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William
January 2026
20 ft campervan
This place is more than just a RV site or a place to stay it’s a community experience, Right in the heart of terlingua ghost town. Mike the onwer has created such a great place here. We stayed the weekend and met so many cool and interesting people whether local to terlingua or other tourist passing through. There was a community fire pit where one night we all hung out and played songs and told stories under the stars. It was such a refreshing and beautiful time. Mike is the nicest person ever who sees you has a friend staying at his place, not just a tourist. He made dinners and hung out and his playlist is awesome! I told my friends anytime I go to Terlingua i refuse to stay anywhere else but the Temple of the bird. If you are looking for community and connection this is the place for you. Thank you Mike! 🖕
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Ellie
January 2026
Weekend Trip to Temple of the Bird
best stay ever! Mike is an amazing host, made us feel right at home, was so communicative, and helpful! Will always come back when i'm in terlingua:))
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Elijah
January 2026
Weekend Trip to Temple of the Bird
The Bird is so unique!!! Coolest place in Terlingua and Terlingua is the coolest place in Texas. Mike is also the GOAT. Enough said. If you enjoy laughter, friendship, sharing stories by the fire under the stars, then you should stay here.
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Katrina
January 2026
Tent
Group trip
Amazing place to stay for a trip in big bend. Honestly closest you’re gonna get besides staying inside the park. It was 10 mins from the entrance to the park, 40 mins to chisos basin hikes, and one hour to Santa elana canyon. Fantastic experience, planning to stay again. Not too hard to find, great stargazing, close to the small town where we got coffee each morning.
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Grant
January 2026
Weekend Trip to Temple of the Bird
First time staying in one of the private rooms. Very nice!! Great space, cozy, and private. Always a great time at Temple of the Bird!
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Theresa
January 2026
Tent
With pets
It was very clean water and showers not far. It had beautiful veiws it was a awesome experience and will definitely be back again
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Truett
January 2026
Tent
Group trip
Great place to stay! Right next to big bend. Showers definitely came in handy. Owner is a great guy. Definitely recommend!
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Alex
January 2026
Tent
Excellent facilities with everything you will need to enjoy a great night after hiking near big bend! The goats and dogs were an added bonus.
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Kaley
January 2026
Tent
Temple of the bird is one of the coolest campsites/hostels grounds I’ve ever been to. It was super welcoming and chill. If you like music, people, and good vibes I’d recommend staying here. The only caveat is it’s a 45 m drive to the national park HOWEVER it is so close to the gas station and a lot of restaurants and bars. I’d highly recommend this place to anyone I know. The decor is goofy and funny and will make this place memorable. Also, the sunrise view you get of the chisos mountains you get is amazing. I did this with a friend and felt super safe as a woman. !!!
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Irfan
January 2026
With kids
Excellent dome. Everything you need for an incredible BBNP trip and stargazing.
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Andrea
January 2026
13 ft Class A
We loved our RV spot! We had a beautiful view of the mountains! Fun social space where we enjoyed dancing in the kitchen then sat by the fire pit listening to music and reflecting on the days hikes in Big Bend NP! Bathrooms and showers were clean and perfect! Great location to Great Bend National Park! Loved how close to the Ghost Town we were but yet felt like we were off grid! Definitely recommend this unique place to stay!
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