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2 nights at Willow Creek Camping Company

Convenient location out of sight of Study Butte but easy to get to. The shelter and fire pit were good and the bathrooms, showers, and sinks were very clean. Great views of the desert and the sunrise/sunset.

1 night at Willow Creek Camping Company

This is a beautiful location to camp. Amazing views, wonderful bath house and restrooms. We will definitely be back! Best place we have stayed in many visits to the area.

Weekend Trip to Willow Creek Camping Company

Great place for solo traveling. You're around others, with nice flush toilets and good showers (essential after a hot desert day). Retief will make sure you have everything you need! Very welcoming and he's putting a lot of work into caring for the property on behalf of the humans, plants, and animals who share it. Perfect location for early morning hikes in Big Bend and afternoon/evenings in Terlingua. The birds love this place and so will you!

4 nights at Willow Creek Camping Company

We enjoyed our stay at Willow Creek which is very convenient to the west entrance of Big Bend. Reteif and Jay were welcoming and promptly responsive to our calls and questions. The small campground is quiet, layed-out well with clean restrooms and great shower rooms. There is also a convenient kitchen sink area for doing dishes. They are cultivating a nice bird habitat to view from the community porch. You can’t beat the views of sunrise, sunset and dark night skies. We will definitely stay here if we trek this way again.

6 nights at Willow Creek Camping Company

Grounds very well maintained. The restrooms were super clean and the showers were amazing with high shower heads (if you’re over 6ft you’ll understand this). Also a kitchen sink with great water pressure that made it super easy to do dishes. Location was perfect. Just a bit off the main road but did not feel like it at all and felt very safe the whole time. Around a mile to the nearest gas station for ice, gas etc and around 4.something miles to Big Bend. After seeing some of the other campgrounds when we were exploring I’d definitely recommend this one for good location, maintenance of grounds, cleanliness, safety and if you don’t want to be around that many people (only 10 sites). We truly felt so spoiled staying at Willow Creek!

2 nights at Cieloscuro

Karen and her four-legged friend Mojo were the ideal hosts. They met me when I arrived and were quiet, helpful and friendly throughout my stay. The site and amenities were just as advertised and I had a great stay!

1 night at Willow Creek Camping Company

Beautiful location with well maintained campsites and bathrooms. I also enjoyed the bird feeder as it attracted a lot of different bird species in the morning, including pyrrhuloxia and scaled quail. The host was friendly and quick to respond to messages.

Weekend Trip to Willow Creek Camping Company

Loved the location - close to gorgeous Big Bend and other hiking areas! The showers are hot and the toilets flush and the facilities are clean and easy to access. The sites are on a beautiful parcel of land with shelters built at the sites to get out of the sun to relax or eat and fire pits. It was a great stay!

3 nights at Willow Creek Camping Company

This is my second time staying here & it was just as fantastic as the first time! The bathrooms & showers were very clean! Showers have a large shower head & the water was nice & hot (& plenty of it!). Host was friendly as always! Great value for the money! This camp will remain as my go-to spot to camp any time I come to the Big Bend area & I highly recommend to everyone else too!

3 nights at Willow Creek Camping Company

Nice place to camp when visiting BBNP. Close to town but far enough away to feel isolated. Campgrounds were clean and quiet. Jay was friendly and helpful.

2 nights at Willow Creek Camping Company

Fantastic property! Easy to navigate, excellent cell service (Verizon), and the bathhouse was amazing. Hot showers, flushing toilets, and a sink, can’t complain.

1 night at Willow Creek Camping Company

Showers and toilets are so worth it! Sites are pretty well spaced out when g aweso

1 night at The Bus Stop Campground

Awesome property. I only stayed for a night and rolled in pretty late, but it was very clean and easy enough to navigate. The bathrooms are the nicest I’ve ever seen at a campground in a state/national park or Hipcamp.

1 night at Terlingua Ranch Primitive Camp

Such a lovely place to camp. The staff was great and the grounds were amazing with the views. I would recommend to anyone who is in the area

2 nights at Willow Creek Camping Company

Great shower/toilet area. Well done and welcoming. These guys have it right for the Hipcamp campers. They have great plans for the campsite. Official Bird Wildlife Area. Well done.

1 night at Willow Creek Camping Company

We were doing the Texas Big Bend NP Back country Discovery Route (BDR) and this was a great spot to camp for the nite. We all took much needed showers (hot) and used the very clean real bathrooms and sink. Our site even had shore power and a water spigot! Would stay here again. Eat at the Chili Pepper Cafe if you stay here!

1 night at Rio Bravo Ranch

This was a great remote spot near Big Bend Ranch State Park. Simple shade structure, totally private. Porta potty not too far away, fire wood if you purchase, ample water.

Weekend Trip to Willow Creek Camping Company

Great spot near the national park with beautiful views. The plots are spaced out nicely, and the toilets, showers and washing up point are really well maintained. It was naturally a bit busier and nosier on Saturday evening but the next night we basically had it to ourselves and it was really peaceful (amazing stars! Wildlife!) Things to note is there is no shade and you can hear the road a bit.

1 night at Willow Creek Camping Company

I really liked staying here. Clean showers, hot water, clean toilets, bird feeders, desert quiet…it has it all. I would definitely stay here again.

4 nights at The Bus Stop Campground

Excellent campsite! Electric and water hooks ups worked perfectly. The water ran clear and had good pressure. The camp was clean and even included a bucket of tools in case you forgot something. Showers and restrooms were great! Awesome location and I highly recommend.

12 top mountainous RV sites near Study Butte

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Willow Creek Camping Company

13 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Study Butte, TX

On the east side of highway 118 1.3 miles from Study Butte (grocery store, gas station) 4.3 miles from big bend national park west entrance 6.0 miles from Terlingua ghost town 17 miles from Barton Warnock Visitors Center (tx state park) Bath house with hot showers and flush commodes Picnic table fire pit shade structure small campers up to 18' water and 30a power at each site This is a dark skies community. Please be mindful of your surrounding and limit your use of headlights and noise.

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The Bus Stop Campground

22 sites · RVs, Tents12 acres · Terlingua, TX

🌵 Welcome to The at The Bus Stop Campground! 🌄 Your peaceful desert getaway nestled in the heart of West Texas! Our 12-acre campground is surrounded by stunning mountains, offering the perfect base for your next Big Bend adventure. 🏜️✨ 🏕️ What We Offer: We have 10 campsites ready to welcome you! Whether you're rolling in with a Sprinter van, a small RV (14ft or shorter), or just pitching a tent, we’ve got everything you need for a comfy, relaxing stay. 🌙 ✅ Each Campsite Includes: 🔌 Electric hookups 🚰 Running water 🪣 Wash tub (perfect for dishes!) 🍴 Picnic table 🪑 Seating area 🔥 Fire pit (bring the marshmallows!) 📶 Amazing Wi-Fi — yes, even out here in the desert! 🚿 Bathhouse Amenities: Our on-site bathhouse will keep you feeling fresh after a day of adventuring! 🚻 4 private bathrooms 🚿 2 double showers 🚿 Outdoor shower — perfect for rinsing off under the stars 🌌 🌟 Why Stay Here? 🧭 Our location is a gateway to adventure! Here are just a few epic activities nearby: 🌵 Big Bend National Park – Explore stunning landscapes, epic hikes, and endless stargazing. 🐎 Horseback Riding – Ride through the wild, open desert. 🏍️ ATV Tours – Get your adrenaline fix with off-road fun. 🌊 River Rafting – Experience the Rio Grande up close! 🥾 Hiking & Mountain Biking – Endless trails to discover. 🚌 Want to Stay in Our Famous Bus Airbnb? Our converted military bus offers a unique stay with all the comforts of home! Check it out on Airbnb by searching: "The Terlingua Bus Stop" 📋 Other Things to Know: We welcome RVs up to 14ft, Sprinter vans, truck/car camping or tent campers. Pets are welcome! 🐾 Just be sure to keep them leashed. Campfires allowed (as long as there’s no burn ban in effect). 🔥 🏜️ Come for the Adventure, Stay for the Stars! 🌌 Our dark sky campground is perfect for stargazing — bring your camera or just sit back and soak in the magic of the Milky Way. ✨ We can’t wait to welcome you to The Bus Stop Campground!

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Terlingua Ranch Primitive Camp

11 sites · RVs, Tents425 acres · Alpine, TX

Terlingua Ranch is 192,000 acres of desert and mountains between Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park in far SW Texas. Our campsites are in the area of the Terlingua Ranch Lodge, which features a swimming pool, cafe, laundry, bathhouse, disc golf course, access to hiking trails, and other amenities. Terlingua Ranch is the perfect venue for your basecamp to Big Bend adventures, family reunions, and myriad other activities in the area.

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Paisano Azul Ranch

16 sites · RVs, Tents30 acres · 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. - Potable water is provided on-site. We have an artisan well on property that has been certified as drinkable. The showers and potable water is located approximately 1/4 mile from campsites 1-7. Please feel free to reach out with any questions and we look forward to your stay.

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Heath Canyon Ranch

75 sites · RVs, Tents700 acres · Big Bend National Park, TX

Heath Canyon Ranch is at the end of FM 2627 across the Rio Grande River from the ghost town of La Linda, Mexico. This Chihuahuan Desert Retreat is 67 miles south of Marathon next to Black Gap Game Preserve. It is a take out spot for folks canoeing Boquillas Canyon or a put in spot for the Lower Canyon trip.

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Goat Pens, Cigar Springs Ranch

50 sites · RVs, Tents600 acres · Study Butte, TX

This central location provides an ideal basecamp close to the Terlingua Ghost Town and both Big Bend State and National Parks. The unique geology and topography of the Goat Pens made this a popular movie set and many westerns were filmed here in the 80's and 90's. Come out and enjoy seclusion, peace and quiet, awesome scenery with sunrises and sunsets to die for. All while still being able to easily take advantage of the area's other attractions. The Goat Pens includes an outdoor events venue that hosts concerts, stargazing parties, festivals and weddings. The Goat Pens also has the only drive-in movie theater in the Big Bend area. Send a text or check The Goat Pens Facebook page (@goatpens) for information and dates of events. The Goat Pens of Cigar Springs Ranch is a beautiful part of the ranch. It is well known for its scenery and unique topography. The Goat Pens served as a set location for many westerns filmed during the 1980's and 90's. Remarkable beauty, easy access, centrally located, seclusion, peace and quiet. All add up to an unforgettable vacation experience.

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Perdido Overland Overnight Camp

3 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Study Butte, TX

We bought our property in 2003. Built our completely off-grid cabin in 2009, and moved out here full time in 2015. Since 2015 we've been continually improving our property and in 2019 had the idea to start a small campsite on the backside of our property in a private valley. A valley that while private and secluded has excellent 360 degree views.

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Cieloscuro

6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Terlingua, TX

IF YOU WILL BE STAYING 3 NIGHTS OR LONGER, ASK ME FOR A DISCOUNT CODE!! We offer a uniquely secluded setting with stunning views of the Chisos Mountains. Located just 7 miles from the entrance to Big Bend National Park, and 10 miles from the visitors' center at Big Bend Ranch State Park, it is a perfect base from which to explore all the hiking, boating, and scenic beauty that West Texas is known for. The arts, history, and entertainment of Terlingua Ghost Town are less than 2 miles away. Like most ruins in the Ghost Town, my stone house was built in the early 1900s to house a miner’s family from the nearby Rainbow Mine. I bought the property in 1986 and began restoring and rebuilding. In 2019 I retired here from NYC and began exploring possibilities for sustainable tourism. West Texas is one of the best places in the United States to view the Milky Way (both Big Bend parks are certified as International Dark Sky parks). We use shielded LED lighting around buildings and pathways to cut down on light pollution and optimize stargazing opportunities for our astrotourists. And we are applying for dark sky certification from the Texan By Nature program. Bear in mind that this is the desert, in all its rugged glory. There are critters, rocks, plants with thorns, slippery slopes, sink holes, rusted artifacts and broken glass from decades long past. Bring sturdy shoes and a flashlight, and stay on the paths! We may eventually add a few more sites and expand our amenities, but our intention is always to provide remote, low-density accommodation for folks who are respectful of the land.

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Jomommas Rv Park

4 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Terlingua, TX

The ideal authentic Terlingua experience awaits you here at Jomommas! Located within walking distance of everything to do in the Terlingua Ghost Town. Perfectly located between both the Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. Do you like stargazing? We are very pleased to announce that we are Dark Sky's supported and certified, so stargazing is ideal. If you are wanting to slow down and relax or get out on one of the many trails the parks offer this is the place! We are a smaller family oriented and pet friendly park we offer dry Rv spaces with power and septic hook-ups, as well as rustic desert camping.

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Sky Ranch Terlingua

6 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Study Butte, TX

Sky Ranch is the result of a love for the desert and for 1980s post-apocalyptic movies. A place to step out of our busy lives and be still, gain a new perspective, and imagine a different way to live. Once the floor of a large inland sea, Sky Ranch Terlingua is covered with fossilized mollusk shells. After the water receded, the area was visited by various animal and human migrations. Today, Sky Ranch is a refuge for two native Texans with deep roots that predate Texas itself. "Be friendly, but firm. But most of all, be yourselves." - Lester, Cherry 2000

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Yaqui Moon Ranch

1 site · RV, Tent10 acres · Study Butte, TX

Come enjoy Mountain View’s from both sides of this mini ranch located just 30 minutes off a paved road. We have just one tent site & stone fire ring set up at the moment so the entire property would be yours to enjoy. Our property includes the base of a large hill, seasonal river/ ravine and a large plateau area with ample parking, road and level Rv turn around.

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Camping Under the Stars

5 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Terlingua, TX

Im 3rd generation Terlingua. My grandmother who started this buisness before she passed in 2008 was nicknamed JoMomma so that what im calling my campground and RV park. Jomommas!Learn more about this land:Desert camping under the milky-way in the Terlingua Ghost Town. Jomommas Rv Park and Camping Under The Stars is recognized as a Dark sky's friendly location by McDonald's observatory, as well as being an ideal star viewing location in 2021 receiving recommendations from Earthsky Organization and the International Darksky Association. We are popular with star gazers and photographers alike. Camping Under The Stars is : An authentic Terlingua experiance just like the locals used to do for years. Enjoy the amaizing views and rest under the dark texas skys, all within walking distance of food and live music in the heart of the Terlingua Ghost Town. We make a great place to have as your home base for your dailey adventures into either Big Bent National Park or Big Bend Ranch State Park.

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Maverick Ranch RV Park

141 sites1 acre · Lajitas, TX

Nestled in the heart of the stunning Big Bend region, Maverick Ranch RV Park at Lajitas Golf Resort stands out as a unique desert oasis. Surrounded by the breathtaking painted hills of Quiet Canyon and bordered by the majestic Lajitas Mesa, this RV park offers an unparalleled experience for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Guests at Maverick Ranch can take full advantage of the extensive amenities and activities available at Lajitas Golf Resort. Indulge in relaxation at the Agave Spa, or challenge yourself at Black Jack's Crossing Golf Club. For those seeking adventure, the park offers horseback trail rides, thrilling shooting activities such as 5-Stand Sporting Clays and a 3-Gun Combat Course, and the excitement of ziplining through Quiet Canyon. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the mountain bike trails and the fitness center, ensuring there's something for everyone. With its stunning natural surroundings and a wealth of recreational opportunities, Maverick Ranch RV Park is the perfect base for your Big Bend adventure. Whether you're exploring nearby swimming holes or enjoying local dining and shopping, this destination promises an unforgettable experience.

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Roadrunner Travelers Campground

31 sites1 acre · Terlingua, TX

Nestled in the charming Texas town of Terlingua, Roadrunner Travelers Campground stands out as a unique haven for explorers, travelers, and adventurers alike. This picturesque campground spans 40 acres in the heart of Study Butte, offering guests unparalleled privacy and stunning views of Bee Mountain. Surrounded by incredible opportunities for outdoor exploration, Roadrunner Travelers is conveniently located near Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Ranch State Park, and the historic Terlingua Ghost Town, all just a short drive away. The area is also recognized as a Dark Skies Region, providing exceptional conditions for stargazing enthusiasts to marvel at the night sky. Please note that Roadrunner Travelers Campground does not provide bathroom or shower facilities, so guests must be self-contained. Come visit this hidden gem in Texas and discover the beauty and adventure that awaits you!

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BJ's RV Park

53 sites1 acre · Terlingua, TX

BJ's RV Park stands out as a unique family-owned campground dedicated to providing an exceptional experience for all its guests. Here, you’re not just a visitor; you become part of our extended family. Our commitment to community and quality ensures that your stay is memorable and enjoyable. Nestled in a picturesque setting, BJ's RV Park offers breathtaking views right from your campsite. With minimal light pollution, you can gaze at the stunning Texas night sky, where stars twinkle brightly, creating a magical atmosphere that will leave you in awe. In addition to the serene environment, our campground is conveniently located near various attractions. Explore nearby natural features, take a refreshing dip in local swimming holes, or indulge in outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing. After a day of adventure, you can enjoy delicious meals at nearby restaurants or shop at local stores. Experience the beauty and charm of BJ's RV Park today by booking your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you to our family!

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Mountainous RV camping near Study Butte guide

Overview

Looking to camp near Study Butte, Texas in an RV with mountainous terrain? Look no further than Hipcamp. With over 624 options specific to your preferences, you're sure to find the perfect spot. Some top-rated campsites to consider include Goat Pens, Cigar Springs Ranch (657 reviews), El Cosmico (537 reviews), Paisano Azul Ranch (428 reviews). You'll find popular amenities such as pet-friendly areas, toilets, and cooking equipment. As for activities, you can enjoy boating, snow sports, and wildlife watching. Prices are affordable too, with options as low as $10 and an average price per night of $30.