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Dusty Paddle

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42 reviews
 · Study Butte, Brewster, Texas
42 acres hosted by Allan Y.
7 RV/tent sites
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Near Big Bend National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Persimmon Gap.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Private sites
98% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.
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.
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Dusty Paddle Site 1
100% (14)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 18 ft
Once a sea, this now desert campground offers views of the mountains into Mexico and the 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 complete Boondocking experience, such as water, fuel, shade etc. Please stay on discernible roads, to help preserve this property and pack out ALL trash, toilet paper, wet wipes, human waste, and pet waste. Please do not leave toilet paper or wet wipes in the desert as they do not decay.  Please do not remove anything including rocks, shells, fossils, etc. from the property so that others can enjoy them.  Sites 1 & 2 are suitable for tent camping and very small trailers such as pop ups.  Sites 3 - 7 are suitable for tent camping and travel trailers up to 26'.  Sites 1 & 2 have fire rings with cooking grates on them.  Sites 3 - 7 have a central fire pit that does not have a cooking grate on it and is a community resource.   Please do be prepared for some leveling if you are utilizing a trailer.  Generators may be used but please be conscious and respectful of your neighbors that want to enjoy the peace and solitude of this vast open desert space.  Limit generator use as much as possible.  Solar charging works really well during the daytime to top off battery voltage.  Please keep campground lighting to a minimum so that others may enjoy the dark sky for star gazing. 
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
from
$20
/ night
for 4 guests
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Dusty Paddle Site 3
100% (14)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 26 ft
Once a sea, this now desert campground offers views of the mountains into Mexico and the 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 complete Boondocking experience, such as water, fuel, shade etc. Please stay on discernible roads, to help preserve this property and pack out ALL trash, toilet paper, wet wipes, human waste, and pet waste. Please do not leave toilet paper or wet wipes in the desert as they do not decay.  Please do not remove anything including rocks, shells, fossils, etc. from the property so that others can enjoy them. Sites 1 & 2 are suitable for tent camping and very small trailers such as pop ups. Sites 3 - 7 are suitable for tent camping and travel trailers up to 26'. Sites 1 & 2 have fire rings with cooking grates on them. Sites 3 - 7 have a central fire pit that does not have a cooking grate on it and is a community resource. Please do be prepared for some leveling if you are utilizing a trailer. Generators may be used but please be conscious and respectful of your neighbors that want to enjoy the peace and solitude of this vast open desert space. Limit generator use as much as possible. Solar charging works really well during the daytime to top off battery voltage. Please keep campground lighting to a minimum so that others may enjoy the dark sky for star gazing.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
from
$20
/ night
for 4 guests
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Dusty Paddle Site 7
90% (5)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 26 ft
Once a sea, this now desert campground offers views of the mountains into Mexico and the 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 complete Boondocking experience, such as water, fuel, shade etc. Please stay on discernible roads, to help preserve this property and pack out ALL trash, toilet paper, wet wipes, human waste, and pet waste. Please do not leave toilet paper or wet wipes in the desert as they do not decay.  Please do not remove anything including rocks, shells, fossils, etc. from the property so that others can enjoy them. Sites 1 & 2 are suitable for tent camping and very small trailers such as pop ups. Sites 3 - 7 are suitable for tent camping and travel trailers up to 26'. Sites 1 & 2 have fire rings with cooking grates on them. Sites 3 - 7 have a central fire pit that does not have a cooking grate on it and is a community resource. Please do be prepared for some leveling if you are utilizing a trailer. Generators may be used but please be conscious and respectful of your neighbors that want to enjoy the peace and solitude of this vast open desert space. Limit generator use as much as possible. Solar charging works really well during the daytime to top off battery voltage. Please keep campground lighting to a minimum so that others may enjoy the dark sky for star gazing.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
from
$20
/ night
for 4 guests
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Dusty Paddle Site 2
100% (4)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 18 ft
Once a sea, this now desert campground offers views of the mountains into Mexico and the 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 complete Boondocking experience, such as water, fuel, shade etc. Please stay on discernible roads, to help preserve this property and pack out ALL trash, toilet paper, wet wipes, human waste, and pet waste. Please do not leave toilet paper or wet wipes in the desert as they do not decay.  Please do not remove anything including rocks, shells, fossils, etc. from the property so that others can enjoy them. Sites 1 & 2 are suitable for tent camping and very small trailers such as pop ups. Sites 3 - 7 are suitable for tent camping and travel trailers up to 26'. Sites 1 & 2 have fire rings with cooking grates on them. Sites 3 - 7 have a central fire pit that does not have a cooking grate on it and is a community resource. Please do be prepared for some leveling if you are utilizing a trailer. Generators may be used but please be conscious and respectful of your neighbors that want to enjoy the peace and solitude of this vast open desert space. Limit generator use as much as possible. Solar charging works really well during the daytime to top off battery voltage. Please keep campground lighting to a minimum so that others may enjoy the dark sky for star gazing.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
from
$20
/ night
for 4 guests
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Dusty Paddle Site 4
100% (3)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 26 ft
Once a sea, this now desert campground offers views of the mountains into Mexico and the 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 complete Boondocking experience, such as water, fuel, shade etc. Please stay on discernible roads, to help preserve this property and pack out ALL trash, toilet paper, wet wipes, human waste, and pet waste. Please do not leave toilet paper or wet wipes in the desert as they do not decay.  Please do not remove anything including rocks, shells, fossils, etc. from the property so that others can enjoy them. Sites 1 & 2 are suitable for tent camping and very small trailers such as pop ups. Sites 3 - 7 are suitable for tent camping and travel trailers up to 26'. Sites 1 & 2 have fire rings with cooking grates on them. Sites 3 - 7 have a central fire pit that does not have a cooking grate on it and is a community resource. Please do be prepared for some leveling if you are utilizing a trailer. Generators may be used but please be conscious and respectful of your neighbors that want to enjoy the peace and solitude of this vast open desert space. Limit generator use as much as possible. Solar charging works really well during the daytime to top off battery voltage. Please keep campground lighting to a minimum so that others may enjoy the dark sky for star gazing.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
from
$20
/ night
for 4 guests
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Dusty Paddle Site 5
100% (2)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 26 ft
Once a sea, this now desert campground offers views of the mountains into Mexico and the 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 complete Boondocking experience, such as water, fuel, shade etc. Please stay on discernible roads, to help preserve this property and pack out ALL trash, toilet paper, wet wipes, human waste, and pet waste. Please do not leave toilet paper or wet wipes in the desert as they do not decay.  Please do not remove anything including rocks, shells, fossils, etc. from the property so that others can enjoy them. Sites 1 & 2 are suitable for tent camping and very small trailers such as pop ups. Sites 3 - 7 are suitable for tent camping and travel trailers up to 26'. Sites 1 & 2 have fire rings with cooking grates on them. Sites 3 - 7 have a central fire pit that does not have a cooking grate on it and is a community resource. Please do be prepared for some leveling if you are utilizing a trailer. Generators may be used but please be conscious and respectful of your neighbors that want to enjoy the peace and solitude of this vast open desert space. Limit generator use as much as possible. Solar charging works really well during the daytime to top off battery voltage. Please keep campground lighting to a minimum so that others may enjoy the dark sky for star gazing.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
from
$20
/ night
for 4 guests
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Dusty Paddle Site 6
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 26 ft
Once a sea, this now desert campground offers views of the mountains into Mexico and the 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 complete Boondocking experience, such as water, fuel, shade etc. Please stay on discernible roads, to help preserve this property and pack out ALL trash, toilet paper, wet wipes, human waste, and pet waste. Please do not leave toilet paper or wet wipes in the desert as they do not decay.  Please do not remove anything including rocks, shells, fossils, etc. from the property so that others can enjoy them. Sites 1 & 2 are suitable for tent camping and very small trailers such as pop ups. Sites 3 - 7 are suitable for tent camping and travel trailers up to 26'. Sites 1 & 2 have fire rings with cooking grates on them. Sites 3 - 7 have a central fire pit that does not have a cooking grate on it and is a community resource. Please do be prepared for some leveling if you are utilizing a trailer. Generators may be used but please be conscious and respectful of your neighbors that want to enjoy the peace and solitude of this vast open desert space. Limit generator use as much as possible. Solar charging works really well during the daytime to top off battery voltage. Please keep campground lighting to a minimum so that others may enjoy the dark sky for star gazing.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
from
$20
/ night
for 4 guests
Reviews
99% Recommend45 ratings · 42 reviews
Dusty Paddle offers a secluded camping experience, perfect for those seeking solitude and breathtaking desert views. Many campers appreciate the quiet, remote location, with clear directions and a friendly host enhancing the stay. While most visitors praise the privacy and natural beauty, some mention the importance of following directions closely to avoid confusion. The site is well-maintained, with amenities like a sturdy fire pit, making it a great base for exploring nearby attractions like Big Bend National Park.
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· October 2024
15 ft travel trailer ·
Dusty Paddle Site 3
Great spot! Repeat camper of this site. Highly recommend.
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Manó E.
2 reviews
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· March 2024
Tent ·
Dusty Paddle Site 1
I have stayed here several times and as always, it was absolutely breathtaking. I love the solitude!
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Amber W.
6 reviews
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· March 2024
18 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·
Dusty Paddle Site 1
Very precise arrival directions and plenty of space and trails.
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Charles W.
3 reviews
Recommends
· December 2022
12 ft RV · Group trip ·
Dusty Paddle Site 3
Great views, privacy. Need a high clearance vehicle for sure.
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James Q.
8 reviews
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· November 2022
Serenity in the desert
Tent · With kids ·
Dusty Paddle Site 2
Awesome spot. We had sites 1 & 2 for two families and it was perfect. bumpy road going in but manageable. Love what Allan has done with the property from the nice fire rings and small trail spiraling through across the property.
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Jason D.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2022
Desert Campsite 30 min from BBNP
13 ft RV ·
Dusty Paddle Site 2
Dusty Paddle was amazing!! Allan communicated well and gave detailed directions to the site. Site includes fire ring with very nice moveable grill. Beautiful desert site with mountains in the background. Lovely washout area near the site with large rock overhang and lots of beautiful cactus. 3 cars drove by the entire time we were there (4 nights), very remote. Site #1 was very close to our site, but it was unoccupied when we were there. It took 10 minutes on dirt roads to get to highway and 30 minutes total to get to Study Butte entrance of BBNP.
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Janna R.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2022
13 ft pop-up camper · Group trip ·
Dusty Paddle Site 3
This is an remote campsite. Just what I was searching for in Terlingua. The road to get there was bumpy but made it just fine with my 15 ft camper trailer and Tacoma. Beautiful sunsets and night sky. I was the only person at the camp so I was alone for at least a mile in every direction. Wonderful stay. I highly recommend it.
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Manó E.
2 reviews
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· January 2022
Dusty Paddle Site 2
Nice quiet and VERY secluded camp site
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Amber W.
6 reviews
Recommends
· November 2021
Highly Recommended
Dusty Paddle Site 1
Fire pit, quiet location, easy access. Would definitely recommend.
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Benjamin T.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· June 2021
Group trip ·
Dusty Paddle Site 1
A great isolated location. Privacy ensured. 1 hr from Big bend national park. Great drive with scenic views.
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Justin H.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· May 2021
Dusty Paddle Site 4
Did not make the trip illness in family
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Loyd B.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2021
Great desert spot
Group trip ·
Dusty Paddle Site 3
Simple. Straight forward. Exactly what I needed. Location is tucked back off the main road. I prefer feeling “far away” from others so this spot was ideal. If there are other campers, you will be camped next to each other… But on this night I was alone :) Cell phone service in that whole region can be spotty but I actually had a few bars of LTE service once at the actual campsite.
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Jillian F.
6 years on Hipcamp
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· April 2021
Group trip ·
Dusty Paddle Site 1
Very responsive host, nice simple location to set up camp and build a fire
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Eduardo F.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· April 2021
Dusty Paddle Site 1
Awesome stay. Perfect for what we needed. Close to a country store with wonderful people and lots of goodies. 10/10 would stay again! Watch out for those washboard strips on the road to get there though :)
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Katie K.
2 reviews
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· March 2021
Absolutely beautiful but tricky
Group trip ·
Dusty Paddle Site 4
This was a wonderful location. Absolutely beautiful! Please include on your directions for folks to make the second right off the American Legion Road. We were confronted with some scary signs & thAnkfully the person came out to direct us & was nice but that interaction could have gone very wrong. Any flags notifying folks where to turn could be really helpful!
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Josie S.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2021
Group trip ·
Dusty Paddle Site 1
Great stay, awesome host! Super fun and friendly.
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Aric Z.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2021
Group trip ·
Dusty Paddle Site 3
Great views! Nice host. Would highly recommend.
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Michele M.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· March 2021
Group trip ·
Dusty Paddle Site 7
Due to issues beyond our control we unfortunately were unable to make it. Allan was very accommodating and understanding. Hope to make it there at some point.
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Catherine D.
2 reviews
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· March 2021
easy and remote!
Dusty Paddle Site 1
allan is correct. it is remote. about 20-25 mins n of terlingua. but the remoteness is what is about. sites 1 & 2 each have a fire pit, whereas the other 5 sites have 1 central pit for all sites. we stayed for 5 nites. beautiful sunsets and moon sets over the mesa to the west. keep in mind that the desert can be windy. and being in the high desert plains, it can be really windy. great site if you seek remoteness. on both sides there are small arroyos to explore as well.
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Steve Y.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2021
Rest and Relaxation
Group trip ·
Dusty Paddle Site 5
If you are looking for an isolated spot to unwind, look no further. From sunrise to sunset this place is amazing. A true Godsend. Allan and Tori are amazing hosts.
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Daniel S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· January 2021
Gorgeous solitude
Group trip ·
Dusty Paddle Site 3
Beautiful spot, totally isolated, great views, long vistas . Owner sends a detailed map of how to get there on reasonably smooth dirt roads. All dusty paddle sites are roughly equivalent, on a short loop. While it's a bit further away from Big Bend park, way nicer than staying in a Terilingua RV compound. Simple groceries available at nearby little burro country store
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James G.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2021
Dusty Paddle Site 3
Great campsite! Allan was super helpful and quick to respond with directions last minute. We did get turned around on the dirt roads in the dark (it’s the second right, not the first! 😉). Amazing sunrise view and great dark sky for stars. Thanks dusty paddle!
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Julie Y.
2 reviews
Recommends
· January 2021
Beautiful desert solitude
Dusty Paddle Site 1
If you’re looking for desert solitude, this is the spot! So beautiful. Will definitely be back!
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Holly M.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2021
Dusty Paddle Site 3
👍🏼👍🏼
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Helen W.
8 reviews
Recommends
· January 2021
Great spot
Dusty Paddle Site 7
Awesome spot. Stayed an extra night.
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Eric C.
4 reviews
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· January 2021
Dusty Paddle Site 3
Great little spot beautiful sunset and night sky!
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Nicholas C.
2 reviews
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· January 2021
Dusty Paddle Site 1
Loved it here! Nice and quiet and secluded, just like i like it!
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Amy M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· December 2020
A great option near Terlingua
Dusty Paddle Site 5
Dusty Paddle was a great last-minute option when we couldn’t get a site in BBNP or BBRSP. Allen approved our request very quickly and responded immediately when we had trouble downloading the pdf file with directions due to spotty cell coverage in the park. He went above and beyond to cut and paste the document into a text for us and his directions to this very out-of-the-way place were precise, accurate, and easy to follow. Note to anyone who tries to map it here via a driving map app: We knew there’d be no address to lookup but we tried to use Waze to get to the initial landmark where the directions begin. Waze thought it was in Alpine and that was disconcerting but we followed it anyway and it was right where it should be a few minute (20ish) outside of Terlingua, nowhere near Alpine. Trust your map to the first landmark then follow Allen’s instructions. Don’t expect any signage. There are closer places to stay near Terlingua but considering how far everything is from each other in this part of Texas we didn’t think the distance was significant at all. Thank you Allen for providing a great option when the parks are full and for being to quick to respond and get us there!
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Ned W.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2020
Isolated desert camping
Dusty Paddle Site 7
Very isolated so be prepared. Directions were good just clarify with host before attempting to pull a camper back there, very limited turn around spots if a mistake is made. But my girlfriends Honda Civic made it just fine as well. Area is well maintained and fire pit is centrally located. For the price and location to big bend NP it’s great. Limited dining option near by, not really a negative just a heads up.
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Eric C.
4 reviews
Recommends
· December 2020
Off grid solitude
Group trip ·
Dusty Paddle Site 3
Just the remote getaway we wanted.
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David R.
3 reviews
Location
Study Butte, 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 Allan Y.

Joined in September 2020
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