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Coyote Crossing

Hosted by Rob · Terlingua, Texas
9 sites · Tent · 21 acres
99%
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563 reviews
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Near Big Bend National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the B0611 Maverick Entrance Booth Fee Station (Kiosk).
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
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Located in Southern Most Section of Terlingua Ranch, within eyesight of the Mexican Border, National, and State Parks. Easy to find, just across from Willow Mountain, one of the most photograph natural features in Big Bend. Traveling highway 118 you will see the Entrance at address 53420, just north 1 mile of the outfitters and gas station. Every night the coyotes would cross the road and come for a visit..Thus the name Coyote Crossing.. With dreams of a tiny home and campground, we continue to improve on the land every day and love to share it with others. When arriving at night it will be very dark.. very few lights in use, dark sky's are protected in Big Bend.. so it may be hard to find. but we are directly on the highway on the west side of 118. Trash Dumpster up front for your use. No collecting rocks, cactus or wood to burn... NO TRACE, leave it as you find it..

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Coyote Crossing

99%
(704)
Tent site · Sleeps 20
53420 State Highway 118. The Rustic Camp built by Campers with re-purposed and recycled materials, makes it one of the favorite  Primitive Base Camps for Big Bend, Texas.  Located  in Southern Most Section  of Terlingua Ranch, within eyesight of the Mexican Border, National and State Parks.  Easy  to find, just across from Willow Mountain, one of the most photograph natural features in Big Bend.  Traveling highway 118  you will see the Entrance at address 53420, just north 1 mile of the outfitters and gas station. . When you pull in, Host is to the right and Camping is to the left.  Just follow the driveway  lights on back and pick any spot ya wish.  Fiber Wifi up front with a spot to charge your stuff.  53420 State Highway 118 in Terlingua.  NO SITE NUMBERS.  Choose any site when ya get here.  First come first camp. Low cars up front. SUV's and trucks can easily make it to the back, its all up to you, but remember no tow trucks down here. lol.   The Out Houses are built by Campers using re-purposed materials and recycled wood.     When arriving at night it will be very dark.. very few lights in use, dark sky's are protected in Big Bend.. so it may be hard to find. but we are directly  on the highway on the west side of 118.      Trash Dumpster up front for your use.  No collecting rocks, cactus or wood to burn... NO TRACE,  leave it as you find it..
4WD recommended
No campfires
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers

Reviews

99% Recommend741 ratings · 563 reviews
Coyote Crossing is an ideal spot for those seeking a primitive camping experience with stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere. The campsite is conveniently located near Big Bend National Park, offering easy access while still feeling remote. Campers appreciate the clean facilities and the ability to see a star-filled sky at night. While the campsite is close to a highway, the traffic noise is minimal and does not detract from the overall serene experience.
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· May 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Coyote Crossing
Second time camping here. This is the place to go if you're into something a bit more primitive. Close enough to everything while being far enough away. Dark skies, quiet camp, and a safe and affordable place to pitch a tent... can't ask for much more in such a cool place
Mixed feelings
· May 2026
Tent ·
Coyote Crossing
Good place to sleep and light traffic overall would give it a 9/10
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· March 2026
11/10 Would stay again.
Tent ·
Coyote Crossing
Can't beat the million dollar views! Check-in/out could not be easier. The biffies were clean and stocked with TP. What more could you ask?
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· March 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Coyote Crossing
Tent camping at coyote Crossing was just right. The view was phenomenal. Camping and check-in was simple and we were not bothered by anyone. We could see other campers but at quite the distance. Would recommend. Just be prepared for inclement weather.
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· March 2026
Tent ·
Coyote Crossing
Great location close to town and the park! Very peaceful with clearly marked sites!
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· March 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Coyote Crossing
This was a nice spot just off the highway about 30 min outside of Big Bend NP. Made a great location to kick off our adventure into the park!
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· March 2026
Tent ·
Coyote Crossing
I had a great time camping here. It sounds insane but I saw a ton of unexplainable lights in the sky while staying here and I will never forget it!
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· March 2026
Tent ·
Coyote Crossing
Great plot with great views. Very clean and dark at night making it perfect to see the stars.
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· March 2026
Tent ·
Coyote Crossing
I camped in a tent for four nights. This was a great location to explore Big Bend from. Lots of space and sites to choose from. However, if you're in a small two-wheel drive car like I was, your site options will be somewhat limited. Be prepared to be out in the sun since there is no shade. There are good outhouses. There is a good store about 3 miles away.
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· March 2026
Tent ·
Coyote Crossing
Coyote Crossing was the perfect base camp to go exploring in Big Bend. The night sky is UNREAL and the location felt remote, but was conveniently located to a general store. HIGHLY recommend and would love to come back!!!
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· March 2026
Tent ·
Coyote Crossing
Tucked away just enough to be alone no lights at night beautiful surroundings peaceful and easy to find. My stuff stayed safe while I hiked Big Bend and explored the “ghost town”
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· March 2026
Just what we needed
Tent · With pets ·
Coyote Crossing
Great spot for mostly-dispersed camping right off the main road - there is a loo and a dumpster, as described. Great views, respectful neighbors. Dusty but perfect for visiting the park. Great value. Thank you!
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· March 2026
Beautiful sight
Tent · With kids ·
Coyote Crossing
Beautiful view and exactly as stated. Awesome place to watch a sunset.
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· March 2026
A great spot
Tent · With pets ·
Coyote Crossing
My wife, 13 year son and myself really enjoyed our time at Coyote Crossing. It is a great spot, close enough to Terlingua to make a quick trip to the store/porch without issue. The camp ground itself is set a little ways off of 118 and in something of a hole, so traffic noise is not what it would be in several other nearby camp grounds. All in all, a great place to have a home base for a couple days. Rob was great to deal with.
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· March 2026
Disbursed camping
Tent ·
Coyote Crossing
Easy to find, quiet, beautiful views. My site and the ones I could see around me were level. A 3 minute drive to the outfitter with whom I had booked a guided kayak paddle on the Rio Grande in Big Bend NP. Good cell and Wi-Fi. Never saw or met Rob!
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· March 2026
Tent ·
Coyote Crossing
Remote piece of dirt. Peaceful with beautiful sunset.
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· March 2026
Tent ·
Coyote Crossing
Nice and casual stay. Can be windy so taking a spot closer to the road/behind brush helped a lot
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· March 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Coyote Crossing
Very good experience, my friends and I had a lot of fun. Would definitely revisit this campsite. Rob was very responsive when I had questions and even warned us about the wind before our arrival which gave us time to prepare.
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· March 2026
Camping in the desert.
Tent ·
Coyote Crossing
We loved camping on Rob's land. We were the only ones there. It was magical being out in the desert. So quiet. The views of the mountains were breathtaking. The stars were Big and Bright. Fabulous sunrises and sunsets. The directions were clear. Easy to get to Study Butte and Terlingua. Not too far from Big Bend NP. The outdoor toilets were a bonus. We wished we had brought our canopy for some shade but we sat in the shade of our tent and car. Don't forget sunscreen. Also, tent stakes. The wind took our tent for a ride before we got it staked down. Overall, a great first experience using the Hipcamp app. Thank you, Rob, for letting us experience what you get everyday!
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· March 2026
Outstanding!
Tent ·
Coyote Crossing
Beautiful, well maintained property with gorgeous views. Excellent signage on highway for property and prime location for access to BBNP, BBRSP, Study Butte and Terlingua. We found it easily using Google Maps.
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· January 2026
Tent ·
Coyote Crossing
Great place, easy to find and located close to everything. I have AT&T and my signal was good. Camp site was clean.
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· January 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Coyote Crossing
The views were beautiful and it was very quiet! Loved seeing all of the stars and we had a beautiful sunset as well.
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· January 2026
Tent ·
Coyote Crossing
Very beautiful spot in an incredibly convenient distance from Big Bend and other sites. Rob is an awesome host and has cultivated a great area to camp.
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· January 2026
Tent ·
Coyote Crossing
We loved camping on Rob‘s land. First time we had tent camp in a long time and had an amazing experience. The camping was well dispersed and everyone was very respectful. The stars were amazing.
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· January 2026
Tent ·
Coyote Crossing
Easy to find, large spread out spaces. Great stars.
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· January 2026
Tent ·
Coyote Crossing
Fantastic place to stay. Each area is tucked away from the others with plenty of group options. There is a pit toilet that is very clean and neat. Cell service for Verizon is 1-2 bars. I could text and talk but data was slow. Only 5 minutes from the Starlight and 10 minutes from BB NP. The real stand out is Rob, the owner. Very nice and accomodating. Absolute pleasure to deal with.
Recommends
· January 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Coyote Crossing
Right off the highway and easy to find, but still very private. Plenty of room to find a good spot even with other camps present. 9 minutes from Big Bend National Park. Would come back again!
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· January 2026
Awesome desert camping
Tent ·
Coyote Crossing
This place is badass. It’s pretty primitive (no electric or water). Cell service was surprisingly good in a decent amount of areas all throughout this area. Amazing views of deserts, mountains, stars and sky. Dark sky is amazing for stargazing even with a full moon (I’ll be back for a new moon when it’s super dark). Host was responsive to communication and very easy going. 10 out of 10.
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· December 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Coyote Crossing
Amazing spot beautiful scenery lots of spots to choose from am very close to gas station and hardware store!
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· December 2025
Perfect Big Bend Base
Tent · With kids ·
Coyote Crossing
Coyote Crossing was fantastic. We had a ton of space and felt secluded, The location is perfect—really close to the Big Bend entrance and easy to get in and out of. Waking up to those wide desert views every morning was incredible. We even walked a bit behind camp and found some cool cactus, small canyons forming, and great places to explore before heading into the park. Everything felt peaceful and safe, and the layout gives everyone room without feeling crowded. This is easily one of the best basecamps we’ve used for Big Bend, and it’ll be our go-to spot from now on. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the area.

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Terlingua, Brewster, Texas, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Rob C.

Joined in June 2018
Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 8 hours

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