The best luxury campgrounds near Study Butte, Texas

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping options near Study Butte, Texas. With over 98 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect accommodation to suit your creature comforts. Looking for a unique camping experience? Check out El Cosmico, with 537 rave reviews. Or, for a tranquil retreat, consider Paisano Azul Ranch, a top pick with 428 reviews. If you're searching for a dog-friendly option, don't miss Smiling Dog Ranch, loved by campers and their furry friends with 332 reviews. Enjoy popular amenities like toilets, showers, and potable water, and engage in activities such as swimming, surfing, and wind sports. With an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $25, you'll find the perfect camping experience for your budget. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping options near Study Butte, Texas. With over 98 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect accommodation to suit your creature comforts. Looking for a unique camping experience? Check out El Cosmico, with 537 rave reviews. Or, for a tranquil retreat, consider Paisano Azul Ranch, a top pick with 428 reviews. If you're searching for a dog-friendly option, don't miss Smiling Dog Ranch, loved by campers and their furry friends with 332 reviews. Enjoy popular amenities like toilets, showers, and potable water, and engage in activities such as swimming, surfing, and wind sports. With an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $25, you'll find the perfect camping experience for your budget. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Temple of the Bird

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4.4mi from Study Butte · 27 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Terlingua, TX

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, well appointed kitchen, maybe the nicest bathrooms/showers in the area, 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.

2. Paisano Azul Ranch

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1.3mi from Study Butte · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · Study Butte, TX

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.

3. Terlingua GhostTown RV Park

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4mi from Study Butte · 28 sites · RVs, Lodging · Terlingua, TX

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.

4. Tarantula Ranch Vacation Rentals

17mi from Study Butte · 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.

5. Casa de Keaveny Cabin and Campsite

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16mi from Study Butte · 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.

6. StarStruck Glamping

21mi from Study Butte · 4 sites · Lodging · Alpine, TX

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.

Stories from the community

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Kevin

2 weeks ago

Tent

2 nights at Paisano Azul Ranch

I camped in a converted minivan. Great views, sunsets. Spectacular night sky. The portajohns were clean and well maintained. It was a bit of an effort to get to the showers, but good enough. Convenient - a few minutes to the park entrance,

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Hannah

3 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Temple of the Bird

Temple of Bird was an excellent spot for camping. Beautiful views, comfortable property with good amenities (great shower) and kitchen. Also, Mike is an amazing host with great stories and recs. Would highly recommend!!!

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Randi

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Temple of the Bird

Mike is the host and obviously a loved member of his community in Terlingua. We come to Terlingua often and chose Temple of the Bird for this particular trip because we wanted to spend more time with the community and spirit of the town and we totally nailed it with this place! Lots of good vibes and friendly folks. We watched him put together an impromptu brunch with a band, potluck, and the amazing hang out setting of the Temple of the Bird in a matter of 24 hours. What’s best, is when we were done, we were able to drive the top of our hill where our campsite, perfectly secluded from the action. The bathrooms are hilarious (filled with joke signs), clean, comfortable, and hot showers! We were sure to not dilly dally since it’s the desert and the water is not ours, but it sure was nice having access to a hot shower at a big bend campsite! The kitchen is stocked with all you need, come and go as you please. And the common area was really great to have morning coffee, afternoon drinks, and night time stargazing. A totally win! So glad we came.

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Madison

3 weeks ago

Tent

2 nights at Temple of the Bird

Can’t say enough good things about our time at Temple of the Bird. If you value good music, hearing funny stories, making new friends, and a really really really cool view with your morning coffee this is the spot for you. Viva Terlingua ❤️🖕🏻❤️

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Hannah

3 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Temple of the Bird

I loved camping at Temple of the Bird. Amazing views. Great amenities. Friendly staff. Highly recommend if stopping in Terlingua

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Kris

3 weeks ago

25 ft Class A

With pets

7 nights at Temple of the Bird

Mike aka fur baby snack mam my basil was always looking for him for a treat 😄 is a amazing host had a great time camping with fabulous bathrooms very clean highly recommended as a female felt very safe the camp has a great view of the stars at night looking forward to booking for next visit already

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nic

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Temple of the Bird

Had a great time at Mike's place. The common area was a lot of fun!!!! Really cool spot and we can't wait to get back, everyone was a joy and everything was easy and simple. Views are amazing, location is perfect for Turlingua, did little day trips from Mike's place. They have little RV pads with electric hook ups! We'll be back hopefully soon!!! Thanks Mike, till next time!? We car camped and had amazing sunrise and sunsets! The big yurt/tents look very nice as well!! Might try one of those next time. Gumbo was delicious!!

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Rachel

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Temple of the Bird

Was well worth the bumpy drive up! Amazing views, great facilities, definitely a special place.

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Kevin

November 2025

Tent

7 nights at Temple of the Bird

This is, far and away, the best Hipcamp experience I’ve had in my 4 years using the app. The grounds are incredible—not only do you have a magnificent view of the desert, the Chisos, and golden sunsets/sunrises, but you also get access to the Temple’s amenities, which were a welcome relief after months on the road. The entire property is a funky, inspired oasis—spending a week there alone was worth the price. But in addition to all that, you also get the generosity and graciousness of Mike, an incredible host and guide to the one-of-kind community that is Terlingua. (And you also get the community gatherings he organizes at the Temple’s BYO bar, which for us included a BBQ and a gumbo cook off. It was an awesome way to meet some locals, some other travelers, and get some great food.) Staying here is a no-brainer if you’re headed to Big Bend, checking out Terlingua, or just looking to hang in the desert for a while. Returning here isn’t even close to being convenient for us, but I imagine we’ll still find our way back.

Grant

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Temple of the Bird

Always a great time at The Temple! Incredibly accommodating and great company!

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Zak

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Temple of the Bird

I stayed over the weekend with a friend (M27, M32) TTOTB was a fantastic vibe- home comforts in a desert setting. The host, Mike- went out of his way to make sure we had a great time both at camp as well as some great bars in the nearby town. Amazing stars at night, and most weeks there is usually something going on for those who like a social vibe. We stayed in the container, no complaints at all. Will be coming back one day!

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Sue

October 2025

Tent

5 nights at Temple of the Bird

Literally can’t say enough good things about this place! Temple of the Bird is for free spirits who want to meet interesting people and play/listen to music and watch the sunset. Shaded area to hang out during the heat of the day, and stargazing on the patio at night. A shared kitchen to use, gorgeous bathrooms, and the friendliest host on planet Earth!

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lynn

October 2025

4 nights at Temple of the Bird

We had a nonstop wonderful stay at Mike’s “Temple of the Bird”. We were there as part of the Terlingua Music Bash so there were lots of people around but the communal kitchen and bathrooms stayed clean and well supplied. The bathrooms are also incredibly beautiful with large stone showers and plenty of entertaining signs in the stalls. The multiple common areas are versatile and accommodating. Every space on the property has been lovingly “accessorized”. Willy and the bird rule.. We stayed in a container room. It far exceeded our expectations. It was very well put together and we could see the sunrise over the mountains from our windows. The bed was comfortable and the room was surprisingly spacious. The AC worked! All of this in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Five stars for Mike!

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Karin

October 2025

Tent

4 nights at Temple of the Bird

Great place to camp in the desert! I had a spot on top of the hill and I was able to see the Marfa Lights from there each night! Mike has the place decorated real cool and the bathrooms are nice and clean and he is a great host! Also just 15 minutes to the entrance of Big Bend! Would definitely camp here again😃💕

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John

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Temple of the Bird

Mike is a great host!! Communal kitchen. Pet friendly. Unpaved road. Bring your own shade!

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Christina

October 2025

With kids

3 nights at Temple of the Bird

Nice cozy, cool, getaway from the heat. It’s a blast to step out the door and be surrounded by music and amazing people and kind hosts. Showers and shared kitchen are clean and wonderfully functional. Fabulously fun location!

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Taylor

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Temple of the Bird

We rented the group camp site at the top of the temple of the bird and we can’t recommend it enough. Mike was super cool and helped us host our songwriter nights in his wonderful clubhouse. Chill place with great folks and accommodations. Thanks Mike!

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Robert

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Temple of the Bird

The best sleep I've had on a week long trip out here was at Temple of the Bird.

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Robert Dark

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Temple of the Bird

Staying at the Temple of the Bird is a truly singular experience. The beauty of the landscape is on full display and you’re only a stones throw away from all the fun places in the ghost town. The left wing room is in a repurposed cargo container and has all the luxuries you should expect smack in the middle of the desert. A/C, comfortable Queen size bed, sitting area, armoire, cute little porch sitting area. I highly recommend it. This will be where I will try to stay every time I visit Terlingua.