95% (3.8K) • 256 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Study Butte
Moonwalker Ranch Terlingua Camping
1. Moonwalker Ranch Terlingua Camping
100%
(2)
18mi from Study Butte · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Moonwalker Ranch Desert Outpost is a portal to the lunar realm in Terlingua. There are trillions of stars out here, so bring your own tent or car-camping setup, telescope, and come vibe out on the moon in West Texas. Don’t forget the firewood.
2 fire pits, primitive camping, car or RV camping.
Bring lots of extra extra water. Little Burro Country Store is back on the pavement, 3 miles north. Hours vary.
No or little cell signal- Download offline maps to search coordinates. When you book, please message me for directions.
Pack out *all* trash and waste.
The land is ancient and untouched - please don’t disturb any landscape features or plants, including rocks.
4x4 or high clearance vehicle generally not needed on the road to Moonwalker Outpost. If it’s light rain, it is still accessible. Property boundaries are marked with small solar lights, please be respectful of the neighboring properties by admiring them from afar. Please keep your vehicle in the designated parking/driving area, tire tracks will ruin the desert floor and the vibe.
Inquire about using the property for media or other creative endeavors. I hope you fall in love with this unique landscape, the solitude, and the perfect quiet, like I have. -Matt
Campfires
from
$31
/ night
Dusty Paddle
2. Dusty Paddle
97%
(46)
22mi from Study Butte · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
Once a sea, this now desert campground offers views of the mountains into Mexico and surrounding Terlingua, Texas area. Use your imagination and have fun at our tropical themed campground. There are plenty of cool rocks and an arroyo to explore on this 42 acres. Fossil And shell hunt, hike, bike, enjoy fabulous sunsets and the best stargazing possible. Keep a look out for awesome desert plants and wildlife. Feel free to bring a painted rock with your name, date, and where you are from to leave at your campsite. This campground is private and remote but conveniently located within 10 minutes of a store that is well stocked with Wi-Fi, ice, beer, propane and other necessities. This is an off grid campground. If you are looking to unplug, this place is for you. Please remember to bring whatever you need for a Boondocking experience, such as water, fuel, shade etc. Please stay on discernible roads, to help preserve this property and pack out ALL trash, human waste, and pet waste.
Campfires
from
$20
/ night
Spanish Sky
3. Spanish Sky
100%
(1)
22mi from Study Butte · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Wellcome to Spanish Sky! The 5 acres property is located 25 minutes north of Big Bend National Park and features 3 primitive campsites and 2 tent campsites.
You will be responsible for all your own needs. These are no trace campsites and we ask that you clean up after yourselves.
We ask that you do not move, or take rocks as souvenirs.
Campfires
from
$15
/ night
Phoenix Den
4. Phoenix Den
15mi from Study Butte · 1 site · Tent, RV
5 Acres South of Alpine, North of Terlingua
Just dirt — no water, no electricity, no shelter.
Pack it in, pack it out.
Directions:
Take Hwy 118 to Terlingua Ranch Rd.
Turn left after 3.5 miles.
Then turn right after 0.03 miles.
Arrive on the left in 0.1 miles.
Risk of getting stuck in mud if it’s raining.
30 minutes to the Ghost Town
30 minutes from the National Park entrance
45 minutes from the State Park
from
$20
/ night
Tarantula Ranch Vacation Rentals
5. Tarantula Ranch Vacation Rentals
17mi from Study Butte · 2 sites · Lodging
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.
Toilets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
$190
/ night
95% (3.8K) • 256 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Study Butte
Moonwalker Ranch Terlingua Camping
1. Moonwalker Ranch Terlingua Camping
100%
(2)
18mi from Study Butte · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Moonwalker Ranch Desert Outpost is a portal to the lunar realm in Terlingua. There are trillions of stars out here, so bring your own tent or car-camping setup, telescope, and come vibe out on the moon in West Texas. Don’t forget the firewood.
2 fire pits, primitive camping, car or RV camping.
Bring lots of extra extra water. Little Burro Country Store is back on the pavement, 3 miles north. Hours vary.
No or little cell signal- Download offline maps to search coordinates. When you book, please message me for directions.
Pack out *all* trash and waste.
The land is ancient and untouched - please don’t disturb any landscape features or plants, including rocks.
4x4 or high clearance vehicle generally not needed on the road to Moonwalker Outpost. If it’s light rain, it is still accessible. Property boundaries are marked with small solar lights, please be respectful of the neighboring properties by admiring them from afar. Please keep your vehicle in the designated parking/driving area, tire tracks will ruin the desert floor and the vibe.
Inquire about using the property for media or other creative endeavors. I hope you fall in love with this unique landscape, the solitude, and the perfect quiet, like I have. -Matt
Campfires
from
$31
/ night
Dusty Paddle
2. Dusty Paddle
97%
(46)
22mi from Study Butte · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
Once a sea, this now desert campground offers views of the mountains into Mexico and surrounding Terlingua, Texas area. Use your imagination and have fun at our tropical themed campground. There are plenty of cool rocks and an arroyo to explore on this 42 acres. Fossil And shell hunt, hike, bike, enjoy fabulous sunsets and the best stargazing possible. Keep a look out for awesome desert plants and wildlife. Feel free to bring a painted rock with your name, date, and where you are from to leave at your campsite. This campground is private and remote but conveniently located within 10 minutes of a store that is well stocked with Wi-Fi, ice, beer, propane and other necessities. This is an off grid campground. If you are looking to unplug, this place is for you. Please remember to bring whatever you need for a Boondocking experience, such as water, fuel, shade etc. Please stay on discernible roads, to help preserve this property and pack out ALL trash, human waste, and pet waste.
Campfires
from
$20
/ night
Spanish Sky
3. Spanish Sky
100%
(1)
22mi from Study Butte · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Wellcome to Spanish Sky! The 5 acres property is located 25 minutes north of Big Bend National Park and features 3 primitive campsites and 2 tent campsites.
You will be responsible for all your own needs. These are no trace campsites and we ask that you clean up after yourselves.
We ask that you do not move, or take rocks as souvenirs.
Campfires
from
$15
/ night
Phoenix Den
4. Phoenix Den
15mi from Study Butte · 1 site · Tent, RV
5 Acres South of Alpine, North of Terlingua
Just dirt — no water, no electricity, no shelter.
Pack it in, pack it out.
Directions:
Take Hwy 118 to Terlingua Ranch Rd.
Turn left after 3.5 miles.
Then turn right after 0.03 miles.
Arrive on the left in 0.1 miles.
Risk of getting stuck in mud if it’s raining.
30 minutes to the Ghost Town
30 minutes from the National Park entrance
45 minutes from the State Park
from
$20
/ night
Tarantula Ranch Vacation Rentals
5. Tarantula Ranch Vacation Rentals
17mi from Study Butte · 2 sites · Lodging
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.
Toilets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
$190
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
C
Cade
September 2025
21 ft travel trailer
With pets
We've stayed here twice and will likely be back. Total darkness. Better stargazing than we have experienced in Marfa, Alpine, Marathon, etc. The campsite is remote but there is a market about 15 minutes away off highway. Large flowing creek about a mile or so down the road.
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