# Sky Ranch Terlingua

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- **Location:** Study Butte, Texas, United States
- **Price:** from $19.00/night
- **Rating:** 98% recommend (194 reviews)
- **Sites:** 3
- **Size:** 20 acres
- **Host:** Sky Ranch.

## Overview

Sky Ranch is the result of a love for the desert and for 1980s post-apocalyptic movies. A place to step out of our busy lives and be still, gain a new perspective, and imagine a different way to live.

Once the floor of a large inland sea, Sky Ranch Terlingua is covered with fossilized mollusk shells. After the water receded, the area was visited by various animal and human migrations. Today, Sky Ranch is a refuge for two native Texans with deep roots that predate Texas itself. 



"Be friendly, but firm. But most of all, be yourselves."  - Lester, Cherry 2000

## Highlights

- **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.
- **Staff verified:** Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.
- **Sky Ranch is a Star Host:** Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

## Amenities

- **Amenities:** Pets, Campfires, Picnic table
- **RV amenities:** Generators
- **Activities:** Biking, Hiking, Horseback riding, Paddling, Swimming, Wildlife watching
- **Terrain:** Desert, Mountainous

## Sites

- **Sky Ranch North Shelter** (rv-tent, up to 6 guests, $22.00/night)
- **Sky Ranch South Shelter** (rv-tent, up to 6 guests, $22.00/night)
- **Magical Desert Ramada** (rv-tent, up to 6 guests, $19.00/night)

## Recent reviews

> We loved this camp site. The shelter was perfect, had useful items inside. The sky was filled with stars, the sunrise and sunset views were beautiful. With the coordinates we had no trouble finding the site. The shelter really saved us from the high winds and dust. Would have been very different without it.
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> - Elle M., March 16, 2026

> Cool area, could see the stars and the highway was very close! Fire pit was nice too.
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> - Lado R., February 21, 2026

> I stayed here for two nights as a stopover on the way in to Big Bend. I pitched a tent inside the shelter and it was perfect for weathering a winter storm that blew through during my stay (late January). The host is super responsive and helpful, and the shelter and firepit are well maintained. Keep in mind, the Terlingua Ranch is the nearest place for water / showers / flushing toilets. Its about a half hour along dirt roads. That said, the staff at the Ranch are also super friendly. I had a great chat with one of their staff and she gave me some great recommendations for the park and seeing S…
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> - Patrick E., January 30, 2026

> We stayed in the North Shelter for the New Year. Really enjoyed disconnecting from the day to day. All you need to get away. Found restrooms and showers in Study Butte Rv Park to freshen up before/after the park.
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> - David P., January 16, 2026

> Great location! Place was as described. Host was very responsive!
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> - Heather W., December 31, 2025