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Your Big Bend Basecamp @ LH Safari

Hosted by Jeffrey · Study Butte, Texas
4 guests max
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Your adventure starts here. Welcome to Longhorn Safari Big Bend, a peaceful desert retreat on 80 private acres in Terlingua Ranch and the perfect basecamp for exploring Big Bend National Park or Big Bend Ranch State Park by day, then experiencing world-class stargazing by night. With no crowds, no noise, and no nearby neighbors, you’ll have room to breathe, reset, and connect to the landscape that makes West Texas unforgettable. Whether you’re here to hike, immerse yourself with wildlife, paddle the Rio Grande, wander ghost towns, or chase sunrise trailheads, this is the ideal jumping-off point. Come prepared, embrace the desert, and enjoy the simple magic of being off-grid with lodge amenities (showers, bathrooms, pool, camp store, and café) just down the road when you want them (some lodge fees may apply). Camp wild, sleep deeply, and wake up refreshed and inspired. This is why we built Longhorn Safari Big Bend, to help you turn down the noise and tune into nature.Longhorn Safari is Your BIG BEND BASECAMP! Turn down the noise and tune into nature on this private 80-acre stargazing retreat with panoramic Chisos Mountain views and some of the darkest skies in Texas. Perched on a scenic rise overlooking the western mountains of our property, Mule Deer Mesa is one of our Primitive Retreat Sites; peaceful, remote, and perfectly positioned for sunrise trails, sunset views, and long nights beneath a billion stars. 🏜️ The site includes a pre-set safari style tent (use it for sleeping, shade, gear storage, or a communal lounge), plus a picnic table and fire ring (please follow all fire ban notices). There are no hookups, but guests have access to showers, bathrooms, a pool (in season), camp store (open 7am-10pm daily), and the legendary Bad Rabbit Café at Terlingua Ranch Lodge just down the road. The terrain is rugged yet accessible; most vehicles can reach the site in dry conditions, while high-clearance or 4x4 is recommended after heavy rain, or the occasional snow. 🏕️ From camp, you’re approximately 3 miles from Terlingua Ranch Lodge, and within easy reach of the adventures that brought you here. For deeper exploration inside Big Bend, Old Marathon Road offers an unforgettable backcountry route, best for adventure-ready rigs and confident drivers. 🦌 Mule Deer Mesa is a place to unplug, explore, and reset. Whether you’re here for hiking, photography, wildlife watching, or pure solitude, the desert will slow you down, silence will open up, and the night sky will take over. 🌵 Other Things to Know: This is an off-grid desert environment so bring water, food, sun protection, and layers. Wind can pick up quickly; please secure any tents and gear brought in with guests. Wildlife is common (observe, don’t disturb). Pack in / pack out everything. Cell service is spotty but available in many areas. Guests have access to Terlingua Ranch Lodge amenities (showers, restrooms, WiFi, camp store, pool, and café). Launch Special: Intro pricing through end of 2025 (Crowd Free / Off-Peak Pricing). Thank you for helping us kick off our first season under the Big Bend sky.
What to expect
Short walk to site
Parking isn't available at the site. You will park a short distance away and walk to the site (1-5 mins)
Tent site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
4 guests max
Campfires allowed
Firepit, private. All Guests MUST Obey Brewster County Burn Bans. Please Check before arriving.
Pets allowed
On leash. Please pick up after your dog and remove with you upon departure.
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Guests are welcome to use Terlingua Ranch Lodge Bathhouse, Just a few minutes from our property. No Cat holes please.
Picnic table present
No potable water
Bring your own water
No showers
Bathhouse at Terlingua Ranch Lodge ($2)
Pack it out
Leave it Better Pledge. We ask all guest to Pack In and Pack Out.
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
Most of our property has limited Cell Service on AT&T Networks
Laundry absent
There are Laundry Facilities at Terlingua Ranch Lodge.
Hot Tub absent
No playground

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
Late check-out may be available
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Strict
Minimum nights: 2 nights
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 1 vehicle
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Mule Deer Mesa

Tent site · Sleeps 4
Longhorn Safari is Your BIG BEND BASECAMP! Turn down the noise and tune into nature on this private 80-acre stargazing retreat with panoramic Chisos Mountain views and some of the darkest skies in Texas. Perched on a scenic rise overlooking the western mountains of our property, Mule Deer Mesa is one of our Primitive Retreat Sites; peaceful, remote, and perfectly positioned for sunrise trails, sunset views, and long nights beneath a billion stars. 🏜️ The site includes a pre-set safari style tent (use it for sleeping, shade, gear storage, or a communal lounge), plus a picnic table and fire ring (please follow all fire ban notices). There are no hookups, but guests have access to showers, bathrooms, a pool (in season), camp store (open 7am-10pm daily), and the legendary Bad Rabbit Café at Terlingua Ranch Lodge just down the road. The terrain is rugged yet accessible; most vehicles can reach the site in dry conditions, while high-clearance or 4x4 is recommended after heavy rain, or the occasional snow. 🏕️ From camp, you’re approximately 3 miles from Terlingua Ranch Lodge, and within easy reach of the adventures that brought you here. For deeper exploration inside Big Bend, Old Marathon Road offers an unforgettable backcountry route, best for adventure-ready rigs and confident drivers. 🦌 Mule Deer Mesa is a place to unplug, explore, and reset. Whether you’re here for hiking, photography, wildlife watching, or pure solitude, the desert will slow you down, silence will open up, and the night sky will take over. 🌵 Other Things to Know: This is an off-grid desert environment so bring water, food, sun protection, and layers. Wind can pick up quickly; please secure any tents and gear brought in with guests. Wildlife is common (observe, don’t disturb). Pack in / pack out everything. Cell service is spotty but available in many areas. Guests have access to Terlingua Ranch Lodge amenities (showers, restrooms, WiFi, camp store, pool, and café). Launch Special: Intro pricing through end of 2025 (Crowd Free / Off-Peak Pricing). Thank you for helping us kick off our first season under the Big Bend sky.
Short walk to site
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
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Location

Study Butte, Brewster County, 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 Jeffrey J.

Joined in October 2025
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