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Box 118 Big Bend

Hosted by Cristina · Study Butte, Texas
4 sites · RV, Tent · 4.5 acres
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3 reviews
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Near Big Bend National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the B0611 Maverick Entrance Booth Fee Station (Kiosk).
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
This is a primitive campground and home of the iconic Big Bend Tardis inspired landmark Box 118 as featured in Texas Highways. Perfect for self-contained Overlander, van-life, or pop-up style campers, with dumpster access. Stop here after your long drive before your adventures as we are located in a most convenient place with easy access to Big Bend and Terlingua. Located right on Hwy 118 on Terlingua Ranch, the property offers awesome views, bright stars, and quiet evenings with outstanding sunsets and moonrises. [xxxxxxxx] A convenience store and a spot to grab food and a beer are located very close to the site. A dumpster is available onsite. What makes this a great spot is the location—Big Bend is an enormous area, and travel times can be significant, but from our site you won’t have to drive far to settle in for the night and get going the next day on your Big Bend exploration. The park entrance is about 25 minutes away. The sites are simple desert terrain with natural desert scrub—no paved pads. Native burros frequently browse the property, so expect to see wild donkeys. All sites are located behind an access gate and are individually marked.

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RV/tent sites

4 sites

Site 2

100%
(3)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 30 ft
50x50 desert camping spot.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup

Site 1

Booked 1 time
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 40 ft
50 x 50 camping spot. Private desert campsite with wide-open views of the red mesa. Easy access off Hwy 118, perfect for vans, overlanders, and small RVs. Expect quiet nights, bright stars, and the occasional wild burro wandering past.”
4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup

Site 3

RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 40 ft
50 x 50 camping spot, primitive, in the desert no hard standings.
4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup

Site 4

Booked 1 time
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 40 ft
50 x 50 camping spot, primitive, in the desert no hard standings.
4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup

Reviews

100%· 3 reviews

  • Samantha A.

    Camped in a 29 ft travel trailer at Site 2 with pets, Mar 2026.

    Recommends

    Cute little nostalgia spot, not super busy (was there on a weekday in March). We didn’t plan our stay ahead, so we were a little farther from the park than we would have liked, but for the price it was a great spot. I actually think we were the only ones there! Got in late, easy to find. 29’ class c could access with no problem.

  • Jonny H.

    Tent camped at Site 2, Mar 2026.

    Recommends

    Very secluded great for astrophotography only 1 light from a company across the street but didn't affect the star gazing

  • Charlie B.

    Camped in a 26 ft travel trailer at Site 2, Dec 2025.

    Recommends

    Easy to find on Google maps. Simple and Nobody around. About 20 minutes from big bend

Amenities

  • Fire pitsPrivate fire pit at each site
  • Trash disposalTrash bin
  • No toilets
  • No potable water
  • No showers
  • No picnic tables
  • No electricity hookup
  • No water hookup
  • No wifi
  • No laundry
  • No cooking equipment
  • No hot tub
  • No playground

Things to know

  • 4WD recommended at some sitesPark at your site. Wheelchair accessible at some sites.
  • Pet-friendlyOn leash.
  • Campfires allowedAlways review local fire regulations before enjoying a campfire.
  • Check-in processYou'll head straight to your site upon arrival.
  • Cancellation policyFull refund 1 week before check in time starts.
  • Check-in and check-outCheck-in between 2pm – 10pm. Check-out at 12pm.
  • Booking windowSame-day bookings welcome, up to 12 months ahead.

Location

Study Butte, Brewster County, Texas, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Your Host

Cristina W.Joined November 2025

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