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Temple of the Bird

Hosted by Mike · Terlingua, Texas
27 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 10 acres
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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.
Mike is a Star Host
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Creature comforts
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Terlingua's only Hostel. Walking distance to all things in the Historic Ghost Town. We offer private rooms, a bunk room, primitive campsites and small motorhome sites. Huge communal area with a large bar, well appointed kitchen, maybe the nicest bathrooms/showers in the area, as well as frequent live music. Focusing on creating a strong community, social gatherings, including pot luck and fundraisers, and celebrating music, Willie Nelson and all things middle fingered. As we tell everyone, no need to wave with all your offensive fingers when it only takes 1 finger to say "I Love You!" We have a lot of fun here and have become a real social spot in this incredible community. When staying here you can expect to meet other travelers and locals alike. If you play music, all the better, as music usually fills the air here. From the house piano to any number of friends who stop by just to jam for a while. We are 21 and up, due to having a bar (BYOB) and just want adults to feel comfortable being adults . So bring an instrument, a sense of humor and a middle finger and come experience the magic that is Terlingua, Texas.
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Camp 1

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Tent site · Sleeps 2
Site 1 is a primitive site with access to the Temple of the Bird compound which includes showers, toilet, shared kitchen and a groovy hangout area with wifi!
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Camp 2

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Tent site · Sleeps 2
Site 2 is a primitive site with access to the Temple of the Bird compound which includes showers, toilet, shared kitchen and a groovy hangout area with wifi!
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Camp 4

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Tent site · Sleeps 2
Site 4 is a primitive site with access to the Temple of the Bird compound which includes showers, toilet, shared kitchen and a groovy hangout area with wifi!
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No pets
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Camp 8

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Tent site · Sleeps 2
Site 8 is a primitive site with access to the Temple of the Bird compound which includes showers, toilet, shared kitchen and a groovy hangout area with wifi!
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No pets
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Group Camp Site

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Tent site · Sleeps 10
Our Group Camp Site is a primitive site with access to the Temple of the Bird compound which includes showers, toilet, shared kitchen and a groovy hangout area with wifi! This site is set up for multiple campers and has an incredible view!
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Camp 10

Booked 1 time
Tent site · Sleeps 2
Site 10 is a primitive site with access to the Temple of the Bird compound which includes showers, toilet, shared kitchen and a groovy hangout area with wifi!
No campfires
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
Showers
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Camp 11

Booked 2 times
Tent site · Sleeps 2
Site 11 is a primitive site with access to the Temple of the Bird compound which includes showers, toilet, shared kitchen and a groovy hangout area with wifi!
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Toilet
No potable water
No pets
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Camp 3

Tent site · Sleeps 2
Site 3 is a primitive site with access to the Temple of the Bird compound which includes showers, toilet, shared kitchen and a groovy hangout area with wifi!
No campfires
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
Showers
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Camp 5

Tent site · Sleeps 2
Site 5 is a primitive site with access to the Temple of the Bird compound which includes showers, toilet, shared kitchen and a groovy hangout area with wifi!
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Toilet
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No pets
Showers
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Camp 6

Booked 1 time
Tent site · Sleeps 2
Site 6 is a primitive site with access to the Temple of the Bird compound which includes showers, toilet, shared kitchen and a groovy hangout area with wifi!
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No potable water
No pets
Showers
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Camp 7

Tent site · Sleeps 2
Site 7 is a primitive site with access to the Temple of the Bird compound which includes showers, toilet, shared kitchen and a groovy hangout area with wifi!
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Camp 9

Tent site · Sleeps 2
Site 9 is a primitive site with access to the Temple of the Bird compound which includes showers, toilet, shared kitchen and a groovy hangout area with wifi!
No campfires
Toilet
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No pets
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RV-only sites

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RV 1

Vehicle site · Sleeps 2 · Vehicles under 25 ft
RV site 1 is a back in only site meant for RV, Truck Campers or Camper Vans. This site has full electrical hookup and access to the Temple of the Bird compound, including shared shower house with toilets, shared kitchen and a groovy hang out area with an epic view of the Chisos mountains.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
Electrical hookup
No water hookup
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RV 2

Vehicle site · Sleeps 2 · Vehicles under 25 ft
RV site 2 is a back in only site meant for RV, Truck Campers or Camper Vans. This site has full electrical hookup and access to the Temple of the Bird compound, including shared shower house with toilets, shared kitchen and a groovy hang out area with an epic view of the Chisos mountains.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
Electrical hookup
No water hookup
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RV 3

Vehicle site · Sleeps 2 · Vehicles under 25 ft
RV site 3 is a back in only site meant for RV, Truck Campers or Camper Vans. This site has full electrical hookup and access to the Temple of the Bird compound, including shared shower house with toilets, shared kitchen and a groovy hang out area with an epic view of the Chisos mountains.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
Electrical hookup
No water hookup
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RV 4

Booked 1 time
Vehicle site · Sleeps 2 · Vehicles under 25 ft
RV site 4 is a back in only site meant for RV, Truck Campers or Camper Vans. This site has full electrical hookup and access to the Temple of the Bird compound, including shared shower house with toilets, shared kitchen and a groovy hang out area with an epic view of the Chisos mountains.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
Electrical hookup
No water hookup
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RV 5

Booked 1 time
Vehicle site · Sleeps 2 · Vehicles under 25 ft
RV site 5 is a back in only site meant for RV, Truck Campers or Camper Vans. This site has full electrical hookup and access to the Temple of the Bird compound, including shared shower house with toilets, shared kitchen and a groovy hang out area with an epic view of the Chisos mountains.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
Electrical hookup
No water hookup
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RV 6

Booked 3 times
Vehicle site · Sleeps 2 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Just for Tom Peal
No campfires
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
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Lodging

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Bell Tent

100%
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Canvas tent · Sleeps 2
Our bell tent includes a queen size bed with access to the Temple of the Bird compound which includes showers, toilet, shared kitchen and a groovy hangout area with wifi!
No campfires
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
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Private room (Left Wing)

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Train/boxcar · Sleeps 2
Cozy private room, made from a climate controlled 20' shipping container with a queen size ben, table and chairs and epic views on Big Bend National Park. Renting this space gives you access to the communal, well appointed kitchen, super nice restroom/ showers, and the huge shaded hangout space with a bar (BYOB), piano, and unparallelled views of the Chisos Mountains.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
Showers
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Private room (Right Wing)

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Train/boxcar · Sleeps 2
Cozy private room, made from a climate controlled 20' shipping container with a queen size ben, table and chairs and epic views on Big Bend National Park. Renting this space gives you access to the communal, well appointed kitchen, super nice restroom/ showers, and the huge shaded hangout space with a bar (BYOB), piano, and unparallelled views of the Chisos Mountains.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
Showers
Picnic table
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Hostel Bunk 1

Booked 2 times
Train/boxcar · Sleeps 1
Hostel Bunkbed is a cozy space shared with others. This is a simple twin meant for travelers on a budget. This includes access to the Temple of the Bird compound including shared shower and toilets, shared kitchen and a groovy hangout space.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
Showers
Picnic table
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Hostel Bunk 2

Booked 1 time
Train/boxcar · Sleeps 1
Hostel Bunkbed is a cozy space shared with others. This is a simple twin meant for travelers on a budget. This includes access to the Temple of the Bird compound including shared shower and toilets, shared kitchen and a groovy hangout space.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
Showers
Picnic table
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Hostel Bunk 3

Train/boxcar · Sleeps 1
Hostel Bunkbed is a cozy space shared with others. This is a simple twin meant for travelers on a budget. This includes access to the Temple of the Bird compound including shared shower and toilets, shared kitchen and a groovy hangout space.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
Showers
Picnic table
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Hostel Bunk 4

Train/boxcar · Sleeps 1
Hostel Bunkbed is a cozy space shared with others. This is a simple twin meant for travelers on a budget. This includes access to the Temple of the Bird compound including shared shower and toilets, shared kitchen and a groovy hangout space.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
Showers
Picnic table
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Hostel Bunk 5

Train/boxcar · Sleeps 1
Hostel Bunkbed is a cozy space shared with others. This is a simple twin meant for travelers on a budget. This includes access to the Temple of the Bird compound including shared shower and toilets, shared kitchen and a groovy hangout space.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
Showers
Picnic table
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Hostel Bunk 6

Train/boxcar · Sleeps 1
Hostel Bunkbed is a cozy space shared with others. This is a simple twin meant for travelers on a budget. This includes access to the Temple of the Bird compound including shared shower and toilets, shared kitchen and a groovy hangout space.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
Showers
Picnic table
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27 sites

Reviews

100% Recommend15 ratings · 14 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Fantastic Host, Great Location
Bell Tent
I stayed over the weekend with a friend (M27, M32) TTOTB was a fantastic vibe- home comforts in a desert setting. The host, Mike- went out of his way to make sure we had a great time both at camp as well as some great bars in the nearby town. Amazing stars at night, and most weeks there is usually something going on for those who like a social vibe. We stayed in the container, no complaints at all. Will be coming back one day!
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Zak R.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Group Site
Tent · Group trip ·
Group Camp Site
We rented the group camp site at the top of the temple of the bird and we can’t recommend it enough. Mike was super cool and helped us host our songwriter nights in his wonderful clubhouse. Chill place with great folks and accommodations. Thanks Mike!
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Taylor C.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Best little get away in Terlingua
With kids ·
Private room (Left Wing)
Nice cozy, cool, getaway from the heat. It’s a blast to step out the door and be surrounded by music and amazing people and kind hosts. Showers and shared kitchen are clean and wonderfully functional. Fabulously fun location!
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Christina A.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Five Stars for Mike!
Private room (Right Wing)
We had a nonstop wonderful stay at Mike’s “Temple of the Bird”. We were there as part of the Terlingua Music Bash so there were lots of people around but the communal kitchen and bathrooms stayed clean and well supplied. The bathrooms are also incredibly beautiful with large stone showers and plenty of entertaining signs in the stalls. The multiple common areas are versatile and accommodating. Every space on the property has been lovingly “accessorized”. Willy and the bird rule.. We stayed in a container room. It far exceeded our expectations. It was very well put together and we could see the sunrise over the mountains from our windows. The bed was comfortable and the room was surprisingly spacious. The AC worked! All of this in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Five stars for Mike!
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Lynn L.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent ·
Camp 8
Great place to camp in the desert! I had a spot on top of the hill and I was able to see the Marfa Lights from there each night! Mike has the place decorated real cool and the bathrooms are nice and clean and he is a great host! Also just 15 minutes to the entrance of Big Bend! Would definitely camp here again😃💕
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Karin V.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Coolest Place Ever!
Tent ·
Camp 2
Literally can’t say enough good things about this place! Temple of the Bird is for free spirits who want to meet interesting people and play/listen to music and watch the sunset. Shaded area to hang out during the heat of the day, and stargazing on the patio at night. A shared kitchen to use, gorgeous bathrooms, and the friendliest host on planet Earth!
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Sue S.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
General (not specific to 1 site)
Tent ·
Camp 4
Mike is a great host!! Communal kitchen. Pet friendly. Unpaved road. Bring your own shade!
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John S.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Left wing room, Temple of the Bird
Private room (Left Wing)
Staying at the Temple of the Bird is a truly singular experience. The beauty of the landscape is on full display and you’re only a stones throw away from all the fun places in the ghost town. The left wing room is in a repurposed cargo container and has all the luxuries you should expect smack in the middle of the desert. A/C, comfortable Queen size bed, sitting area, armoire, cute little porch sitting area. I highly recommend it. This will be where I will try to stay every time I visit Terlingua.
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Robert Dark S.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Friendly and welcoming
Tent ·
Camp 1
The best sleep I've had on a week long trip out here was at Temple of the Bird.
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Robert K.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Terrific stay in Terlingua!
Bell Tent
I could not recommend this place enough! Mike goes above and beyond for his guests and you can tell the whole space is such a passion project. Mike’s love for Terlingua made me love Terlingua and I can’t wait to come back. If you’re looking for beautiful views in a space that was built to encourage community you’re gonna wanna stop in at the Temple of the Bird. Everything was also super clean ✨
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Michelle W.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Amazing campground!
Tent ·
Camp 1
Camping at Temple of the Bird was amazing with its personality and charm. It has amazing amenities with a kitchen, clean bathrooms, shaded common space. The host Mike was marvelous, lending a hand and giving us recommendations around the area. Grate location and a great place to stay!
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Haylee M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Bell Tent
We loved the beautiful view and the funky decorations. Peaceful property, friendly host, and the cool ghost town nearby all were elements that made for a perfect stay. 😎
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Joe M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Epic Hostel!!
Bell Tent
Mike is a wonderful host! He did everything he could to accommodate us and the local people were very friendly and gave good advice for what to do in town and in Big Bend. Definitely reccomend staying more than one night here!
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Abegail B.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Awesome place for adults!
Tent ·
Camp 1
Stayed one night. Was supposed to tent camp but Mike offered us a room as storms were coming in again tonight. This place is absolutely amazing!!! He has it all literally!!! If you want to pitch a tent, park your rv or van, rent a room or a bed it's here!! He has flushing toilets and showers. He has a public kitchen to use and water on hand. There is a bar and stage to hang out and gather and play music. I would not recommend for kids as this is definitely a place for adults only. But the quiet and views pay for it all.
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Chris A.
4 months on Hipcamp

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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 Mike M.

Joined in April 2025

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