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Terlingua Ranch Primitive Camp

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68 reviews
 · Alpine, Brewster, Texas
425 acres hosted by Terlingua Ranch T.
7 RV/tent sites · 4 tent sites
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Terlingua Ranch is 192,000 acres of desert and mountains between Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park in far SW Texas. Our campsites are in the area of the Terlingua Ranch Lodge, which features a swimming pool, cafe, laundry, bathhouse, disc golf course, access to hiking trails, and other amenities. Terlingua Ranch is the perfect venue for your basecamp to Big Bend adventures, family reunions, and myriad other activities in the area.
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Upper primitive camp - site 7
100% (17)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 25 ft
Our upper sites overlook the Terlingua Ranch grounds and are surrounded by the Corazones, Christmas Mountains, and are on the flank of Whitehouse Mountain. A walk of between 100 and 200 yards accesses our horseshoe pits, disc golf course, swimming pool (March-October), cafe, office, gift shop, bathhouse, and other amenities. The Bad Rabbit Cafe is open 7 am to 8 pm 365 days a year, with extended hours in the spring.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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for 2 guests
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Upper primitive camp - site 6
86% (11)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 25 ft
Our upper sites overlook the Terlingua Ranch grounds and are surrounded by the Corazones, Christmas Mountains, and are on the flank of Whitehouse Mountain. A walk of between 100 and 200 yards accesses our horseshoe pits, disc golf course, swimming pool (March-October), cafe, office, gift shop, bathhouse, and other amenities. The Bad Rabbit Cafe is open 7 am to 8 pm 365 days a year, with extended hours in the spring.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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$20
/ night
for 2 guests
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Upper primitive camp - site 5
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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 25 ft
Our upper sites overlook the Terlingua Ranch grounds and are surrounded by the Corazones, Christmas Mountains, and are on the flank of Whitehouse Mountain. A walk of between 100 and 200 yards accesses our horseshoe pits, disc golf course, swimming pool (March-October), cafe, office, gift shop, bathhouse, and other amenities. The Bad Rabbit Cafe is open 7 am to 8 pm 365 days a year, with extended hours in the spring.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
from
$20
/ night
for 2 guests
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Lower RV - Site 1
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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 24 ft
Tent/RV camping near the center of Terlingua Ranch. The sites are designed for an RV 24 feet in length or less. There is a water and electricity hook ups only (30 or 50 amp). The site is easy walking distance to the pool, bathhouse, cafe, disc golf course, horseshoes and other amenities. 9 total sites are available. We are in the heart of the world's largest dark sky reserve. Quiet hours and extinguish all lights after 10pm. Our sites are level and graded. These sites have panoramic views of the Christmas Mountains, Corazones, and Whitehouse Mountain. We are unable to take same day reservations after 6pm cst.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
from
$34
/ night
for 6 guests
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Lower RV - site 2
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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 24 ft
Tent/RV camping near the center of Terlingua Ranch. The sites are designed for an RV 24 feet in length or less. There is a water and electricity hook ups only (30 or 50 amp). The site is easy walking distance to the pool, bathhouse, cafe, disc golf course, horseshoes and other amenities. 9 total sites are available. We are in the heart of the world's largest dark sky reserve. Quiet hours and extinguish all lights after 10pm. Our sites are level and graded. These sites have panoramic views of the Christmas Mountains, Corazones, and Whitehouse Mountain. We are unable to take same day reservations after 6pm cst.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
from
$34
/ night
for 6 guests
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Lower RV - site 3
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 24 ft
Tent/RV camping near the center of Terlingua Ranch. The sites are designed for an RV 24 feet in length or less. There is a water and electricity hook ups only (30 or 50 amp). The site is easy walking distance to the pool, bathhouse, cafe, disc golf course, horseshoes and other amenities. 9 total sites are available. We are in the heart of the world's largest dark sky reserve. Quiet hours and extinguish all lights after 10pm. Our sites are level and graded. These sites have panoramic views of the Christmas Mountains, Corazones, and Whitehouse Mountain. We are unable to take same day reservations after 6pm cst.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
from
$34
/ night
for 6 guests
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Lower RV - site 4
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 24 ft
Tent/RV camping near the center of Terlingua Ranch. The sites are designed for an RV 24 feet in length or less. There is a water and electricity hook ups only (30 or 50 amp). The site is easy walking distance to the pool, bathhouse, cafe, disc golf course, horseshoes and other amenities. 9 total sites are available. We are in the heart of the world's largest dark sky reserve. Quiet hours and extinguish all lights after 10pm. Our sites are level and graded. These sites have panoramic views of the Christmas Mountains, Corazones, and Whitehouse Mountain. We are unable to take same day reservations after 6pm cst.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
from
$34
/ night
for 6 guests
Tent sites 4 sites
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Lower Primitive Camping-Site B
98% (23)
Tent site · Sleeps 4
Site 2 has panoramic views of the Christmas Mountains, Corazones, and Whitehouse Mountain. It is close to the bathhouse, swimming pool, cafe and disc golf and horseshoes.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
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for 2 guests
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Lower primitive camping--Site A
93% (23)
Tent site · Sleeps 4
Tent camping near the center of Terlingua Ranch. The sites are designed for anywhere from 4 to 8 total campers and 2 vehicles. There is a single water at the spigot for the campground. The site is easy walking distance to the pool, bathhouse, cafe and other amenities. 10 total sites are available. We are in the heart of the world's largest dark sky reserve. Quiet hours and extinguish all lights after 10pm. Our sites are level and graded. We are unable to take same day reservations after 6pm cst.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
from
$18
/ night
for 2 guests
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Lower Primitive Camping, Site C
64% (7)
Tent site · Sleeps 4
Site 3 has panoramic views of the Christmas Mountains, Corazones, and Whitehouse Mountain. It is close to the bathhouse, swimming pool, cafe, disc golf course, horseshoes, and other amenities.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
from
$18
/ night
for 2 guests
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Lower Primitive Camping - Site D
Booked 3 times
Tent site · Sleeps 4
Site 4 has panoramic views of the Christmas Mountains, Corazones, and Whitehouse Mountain. It is close to the bathhouse, swimming pool, cafe, disc golf course, horseshoes, and other amenities.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
from
$18
/ night
for 2 guests
Reviews
93% Recommend92 ratings · 68 reviews
Terlingua Ranch offers a camping experience with breathtaking views, particularly at night when the stars illuminate the sky with clarity. Visitors appreciate amenities like the pool, cafe, and clean facilities, which provide a comfortable stay. However, some campers find the location a bit remote and note the challenging road conditions leading to the site. Despite these challenges, the friendly staff and unique desert ambiance leave a positive impression on many guests.
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Izchel R.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent Camping
Tent ·
Lower Primitive Camping-Site B
I loved tent camping there. Great view. Staff people is very nice.
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Jennifer V.
2 reviews
Not recommend
· April 2025
The Good and The Bad
Tent ·
Upper primitive camp - site 6
The location was easy to find. We decided to spend the night in a tent. I would not return as a tent guest. You hear cars coming in and out of the site on a dirt road, which is loud, all night long with HIGH BEAMS as they weaved up and down the hill. No one followed the dark hours rule from 10pm-7am. The tent sites were REALLY close together & RVs in the same area. The pool was GREAT! Very nice. Very limited chairs. Bring your own. The stars are beautiful as well as the sunset. We’d go back with an RV or camper. Also, it was 97° during the day and a dust storm blew through (35 MPH winds) dropping temperatures to 53° at night. Come prepared for all weather. It was definitely an experience :) The bathhouses were decent for being outdoors. Showers not as much, bring flip flops to shower in.
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Courtney B.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Camping with kids
Tent · With kids ·
Lower Primitive Camping, Site C
They were so friendly (and kid friendly) and we had so much room. Though, we didn't consider the wind when planning our campout and really struggled with the dust.
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Kathy K.
7 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Desert RV Retreat
19 ft travel trailer ·
Lower RV - Site 1
This property is GORGEOUS. Fantastic views, amazing stars, pool and restaurant on-site are super clutch, hiking trail with an awesome view of Big Bend, and reliable Wi-Fi between the campground and restaurant. Was here almost a week and had a fantastic time.
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Melissa C.
7 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
21 ft campervan ·
Upper primitive camp - site 5
Beautiful views. Loved that there was a pool, laundry and cafe on site. My dog and I enjoyed walking the grounds.
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Hudson M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
Lower primitive camping--Site A
This camp was so awesome! Everything was super well maintained, the bath house was super clean and the cafe was amazing!
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Alpine, Brewster, Texas, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Joined in September 2023
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