Cieloscuro

Karen's property is well thought out. We loved our site location. Beautiful view. Undescribable actually. Never thought in a million years camping in the desert could be so enjoyable.

Holly H.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

4 m campervan ·

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!

Richard H.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Tent ·

Great host and fantastic camping space. As long as you’re cool with a roaming pup on the property, I highly recommend.

Corey W.

2 reviews

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· April 2025

Tent · With kids ·

Everything about this site was wonderful, from the hospitable host to the peaceful site. Karen was so communicative and helpful to us throughout our stay. Site 6 was secluded and private, without feeling isolated, and really beautiful. The walk from the site to my car was 2-3 minutes, and a hot shower at the end of the day was the icing on the cake. Could not recommend more!

Jennifer G.

5 reviews

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· March 2025

Amazing Views/Escape from the Heat

Tent ·

The Island site was fantastic for us. Camp host is incredibly kind and helpful. Our only concern pre-trip was lack of potable water, but this did not end up being an issue for us. Plenty of opportunities for water nearby and in Big Bend. Best part was location in ravine provided extra shade near sunrise and sunset. Shade from hill started about 6:30 for us, with beautiful views towards Big Bend. We also had 1 day of wind, but was not dusty at camp. All in all this site worked out perfectly for us.

Jacob R.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

The views from Site 5 are amazing and the night sky will leave you breathless. I have never seen so many stars before!

Jon S.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

Camping with the homies

Tent ·

Site 3 - Terlingua Dark Skies

My group really enjoyed staying at Cieloscuro. Great location to camp in town with a nice view to the southeast and impeccable stargazing. Karen and Mojo were wonderful hosts. 10/10 recommend this facility!

Trevor V.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

10/10

Tent ·

Karen was very helpful in giving great recommendations for the trip as well as making the booking process easy. The view from the campsite was amazing and location being so close to Terlingua was great.

Jack R.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

True West Texas/Big Bend Experience

Site 4 - Bell tent with Chisos view

Glamping at Cieloscuro was an unforgettable experience! The location is perfect for adventure and relaxation, offering stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere. Karen is a fantastic host with great recommendations for dining and exploring—be sure to take the advice of a local! Big Bend National Park is just a short drive away, making day trips easy, and the nearby town of Terlingua is full of charm and character that shouldn't be missed. Her dog Mojo is awesome and super friendly.

Lautaro C.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

Tent ·

Tent camping on Karen’s land was great! The sites gave you real desert views with privacy from the main highway. The facilities were clean and tidy. This site gives the true desert experience and is very aesthetically pleasing. Karen was a great host who was always willing to answer questions or even help you carry your equipment to your site. Overall a very pleasant experience I would recommend!

Brooke W.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

Best spot in town!!!

Tent ·

Site 3 - Terlingua Dark Skies

This place is absolutely beautiful! My boyfriend and I chose the private island and we were isolated enough for our own space and privacy, but only about a 2 minute walk to our car. Karen’s property offers potable water, an awesome outdoor shower that has hot water and a toilet all within a 2 minute walk from our site. We have talked about making this a yearly trip and Karen’s property is definitely the place we would want to come back to! Super close to terlingua ghost town, very well located in terms of accessibility, and only about a 15 minute drive to one of the park’s entrances. We loved the experience, enjoyed the view and the dark skies and definitely will stay here again. P.S. there’s a sweet dog on property that will come visit once in a while!!!

Vianca C.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent ·

My wife and I recently stayed a night here. We were the only campers there and the site we chose was some distance from the shower and bathroom. Karen was quick to help us carry our gear and let us use her wagon(?) to get our stuff there in one trip. We met Karen’s dog, Mojo, and right away he was a welcome addition to our camp. The outdoor showers and bathroom are fantastic. The site is quiet and secluded. In the morning we explored the draw that runs in front of the sites. Karen is adept at interacting just the right amount. We found her very interesting and enjoyed our interaction with her. I highly recommend this site for a quite peaceful stay.

Glenn C.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

Tent ·

Beautiful site, beautiful views, easy access to Terlingua and Big Bend, and the stars are stunning.

John M.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· February 2025

Loved my stay!

Tent ·

I camped at site 5 with my SUV and rooftop tent. Karen was an amazing host, I would love to come back. The outdoor shower/sink and toilet were clean and accommodating. The views were 🤌🏼

Layla C.

2 reviews

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· January 2025

Tent ·

We loved staying here! Karen was warm, inviting, and very helpful with any needs or questions we had. Location was great and the stars were amazing! We only wish we had brought a table along as there wasn’t much room on the small table provided. Would absolutely stay here again!

Lena H.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· January 2025

Tent ·

Good location, comfortable site and helpful host. Recommended!

Jagdeep S. K.

3 reviews

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· December 2024

Site 6 - loved it!

Tent ·

Site 6 was great! Just far away enough for some peace and, almost absolute, silence (except for the occasional car off in the distance on the road). Karen even provided a wagon if you need one for moving your stuff. There’s also a shower, clothesline, and outhouse.

Alejandro G.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· December 2024

Tent ·

Perfect stay. Karen was great and attentive. Mojo was the cutest concierge.

Erick M.

4 reviews

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· November 2024

Excellent Camp Site Near Big Bend!

Tent ·

We had a phenomenal time at Karen's campsite! She is an excellent host and more than willing to help with any accommodations to enhance our stay. The shower and outhouse were kept clean and tidy and made our stay very comfortable. There were even various toiletries and sunscreen available. The location is wonderful, as it only takes 10-15 minutes to get into the park, and gas and other stores are only about 5 minutes away. I would definitely recommend this as a great place to stay near Big Bend.

Daniel M.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· November 2024

Amazing View

5 m car ·

Karen is an amazing and passionate host. Her site has incredible views both day and night. Would absolutely recommend!

Matt R.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2024

Best Views in Terlingua

Tent ·

Amazing views & great accommodations! WiFi worked great if you want it!

Danny D.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· May 2024

Site 6

Tent ·

Site 4 - Bell tent with Chisos view

We camped at site 6 and it was well worth it. The views are fantastic and the host, Karen, was very friendly and helpful. Just about 10 minutes from town and 15 from big bend entrance. 10/10 would stay again during our next trip out, would highly recommend.

Noah S.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· May 2024

Karen went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. She was a very caring and responsive host. Beautiful campsites.

Jon P.

2 years on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· May 2024

Nice Property- Negative Experience

Tent · With kids ·

I wouldn't recommend staying here if travelling with kids or anything beyond a basic camping setup. I arrived on Sunday with my my special needs son and got a little lost on the way. Karen was condescending in telling me the directions were clear and that she didn't allow children under 12 (which I was abundantly clear about his age up front). We received the "Dark Skies" site which was logistically difficult to set up given my special needs child situation and additional camping amenities. Despite the fact that there was no one else on the property, I returned from 12 miles of hiking in Big Bend in 95+ degree heat to a message that I needed to move my site. Given my situation and challenges with both my setup and son, I simply packed up and left to stay in a hotel as it was not realistic for me to to set everything up again. It should not be a challenge to operationally manage a property with so few sites, and even if a mistake was made, it should absolutely NOT be me responsibility to resolve it by moving. Karen was unaccommodating and prioritized other campers over myself and my special needs son. I was not reimbursed for the 2 nights I didn't stay there and will absolutely not be returning.

Evan P.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· April 2024

Tent ·

I loved this campsite! Great location. Close to the ghost town (5mins) and 30mins to the park entrance. This was perfect for me because I did a couple early morning trips to the park. It was quiet at night and had the most beautiful sky. Karen was a great host and available on the property for request. I will definitely be back.

Jennifer H.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· April 2024

3 m toy hauler ·

It would be hard to imagine a better place for us to base camp near Big Bend NP. The view of the Terlingua-area valley and beyond into the park is amazing, the area was dead quiet and super-dark at night, it is minutes from gas and groceries, and it's just a few miles from a Park entrance. Karen is a wonderful host and so generous with her property. The limited facilities were perfect for us, and campsites are quite isolated from each other. Camping here made our Big Bend experience the best it could be. Wonderful. Thanks!!

Paul S.

9 reviews

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· April 2024

5 m Class B ·

Nice hideaway in the desert. Beautiful views. Not suitable for large RVs but great for small vans and tent campers.

Mindy B.

6 reviews

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· April 2024

Camping at Site 2

Tent ·

I loved staying at Karen’s property. The amenities were wonderful and Karen was amazingly generous and kind. Her property is definitely a special place and we were very grateful and honored to stay. The views were simply unbeatable. Not to mention the history of Terlingua and her property in general was intriguing and something to keep in mind. I would stay over again, 3 days was simply not enough, we also had phone signal but the site offered wifi too. We genuinely had the best time and this was my favorite trip of my life thus far. Karen also kindly gave us good food recommendations and we ate at the taqueria el Milagro three nights in a row lol. We will definitely be back to Terlingua in time!

Montana M.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· April 2024

Tent · Group trip ·

We had site 2 which we shared with friends so we paid extra for the extended campsite. Definitely recommend doing that if you have more than 1 tent. We loved the solitude and the gorgeous sunsets. Rainwater shower was great, esp. after day of hiking and we all thought the outhouse was nicest and cleanest we’ve used in years of camping. Karen and her cute dog Mojo were wonderful hosts-helpful and friendly with great advice. Location is also good if you’re trying to spend time in both the national and state park!

Kerry W.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· March 2024

Tent ·