40 acres hosted by Karen B.
1 lodging site · 1 RV/tent site · 3 tent sites
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.
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98% Recommend182 ratings · 106 reviews
Campers consistently praise Karen's campsite for its breathtaking views, peaceful atmosphere, and convenient location near Big Bend National Park. Reviews highlight Karen's attentiveness and the charming presence of her friendly dog, Mojo. Guests appreciate the well-maintained amenities, such as clean showers and outhouses, and the secluded yet accessible feel of the campsite. However, one review notes a miscommunication about accommodating children, indicating that Karen's site may not be suitable for families with young kids.
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Karen's property is well thought out. We loved our site location. Beautiful view. Undescribable actually. Never thought in a million years camping in the desert could be so enjoyable.
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Holly H.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
4 m campervan ·
Site 5 - Vehicle camping
Karen and her four-legged friend Mojo were the ideal hosts. They met me when I arrived and were quiet, helpful and friendly throughout my stay.
The site and amenities were just as advertised and I had a great stay!
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Richard H.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
Site 6 - The private island
Great host and fantastic camping space. As long as you’re cool with a roaming pup on the property, I highly recommend.
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Corey W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Site 6 - The private island
Everything about this site was wonderful, from the hospitable host to the peaceful site. Karen was so communicative and helpful to us throughout our stay. Site 6 was secluded and private, without feeling isolated, and really beautiful. The walk from the site to my car was 2-3 minutes, and a hot shower at the end of the day was the icing on the cake. Could not recommend more!
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Jennifer G.
5 reviews
The Island site was fantastic for us. Camp host is incredibly kind and helpful. Our only concern pre-trip was lack of potable water, but this did not end up being an issue for us. Plenty of opportunities for water nearby and in Big Bend. Best part was location in ravine provided extra shade near sunrise and sunset. Shade from hill started about 6:30 for us, with beautiful views towards Big Bend. We also had 1 day of wind, but was not dusty at camp. All in all this site worked out perfectly for us.
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Jacob R.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Site 5 - Vehicle camping
The views from Site 5 are amazing and the night sky will leave you breathless. I have never seen so many stars before!
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Jon S.
2 reviews
My group really enjoyed staying at Cieloscuro. Great location to camp in town with a nice view to the southeast and impeccable stargazing. Karen and Mojo were wonderful hosts. 10/10 recommend this facility!
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Trevor V.
4 months on Hipcamp
Karen was very helpful in giving great recommendations for the trip as well as making the booking process easy. The view from the campsite was amazing and location being so close to Terlingua was great.
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Jack R.
3 months on Hipcamp
Glamping at Cieloscuro was an unforgettable experience! The location is perfect for adventure and relaxation, offering stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere. Karen is a fantastic host with great recommendations for dining and exploring—be sure to take the advice of a local! Big Bend National Park is just a short drive away, making day trips easy, and the nearby town of Terlingua is full of charm and character that shouldn't be missed.
Her dog Mojo is awesome and super friendly.
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Lautaro C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
Tent camping on Karen’s land was great! The sites gave you real desert views with privacy from the main highway. The facilities were clean and tidy. This site gives the true desert experience and is very aesthetically pleasing. Karen was a great host who was always willing to answer questions or even help you carry your equipment to your site. Overall a very pleasant experience I would recommend!
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Brooke W.
2 reviews
This place is absolutely beautiful! My boyfriend and I chose the private island and we were isolated enough for our own space and privacy, but only about a 2 minute walk to our car. Karen’s property offers potable water, an awesome outdoor shower that has hot water and a toilet all within a 2 minute walk from our site. We have talked about making this a yearly trip and Karen’s property is definitely the place we would want to come back to!
Super close to terlingua ghost town, very well located in terms of accessibility, and only about a 15 minute drive to one of the park’s entrances. We loved the experience, enjoyed the view and the dark skies and definitely will stay here again.
P.S. there’s a sweet dog on property that will come visit once in a while!!!
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Vianca C.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
My wife and I recently stayed a night here. We were the only campers there and the site we chose was some distance from the shower and bathroom. Karen was quick to help us carry our gear and let us use her wagon(?) to get our stuff there in one trip. We met Karen’s dog, Mojo, and right away he was a welcome addition to our camp. The outdoor showers and bathroom are fantastic. The site is quiet and secluded. In the morning we explored the draw that runs in front of the sites. Karen is adept at interacting just the right amount. We found her very interesting and enjoyed our interaction with her. I highly recommend this site for a quite peaceful stay.
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Glenn C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
Beautiful site, beautiful views, easy access to Terlingua and Big Bend, and the stars are stunning.
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John M.
3 months on Hipcamp
I camped at site 5 with my SUV and rooftop tent. Karen was an amazing host, I would love to come back. The outdoor shower/sink and toilet were clean and accommodating. The views were 🤌🏼
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Layla C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
We loved staying here! Karen was warm, inviting, and very helpful with any needs or questions we had. Location was great and the stars were amazing! We only wish we had brought a table along as there wasn’t much room on the small table provided. Would absolutely stay here again!
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Lena H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent ·
Site 5 - Vehicle camping
Good location, comfortable site and helpful host. Recommended!
Jagdeep S. K.
3 reviews
Site 6 was great! Just far away enough for some peace and, almost absolute, silence (except for the occasional car off in the distance on the road). Karen even provided a wagon if you need one for moving your stuff. There’s also a shower, clothesline, and outhouse.
Alejandro G.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2024
Tent ·
Site 6 - The private island
Perfect stay. Karen was great and attentive. Mojo was the cutest concierge.
Erick M.
4 reviews
We had a phenomenal time at Karen's campsite! She is an excellent host and more than willing to help with any accommodations to enhance our stay. The shower and outhouse were kept clean and tidy and made our stay very comfortable. There were even various toiletries and sunscreen available. The location is wonderful, as it only takes 10-15 minutes to get into the park, and gas and other stores are only about 5 minutes away. I would definitely recommend this as a great place to stay near Big Bend.
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Daniel M.
6 months on Hipcamp
Karen is an amazing and passionate host. Her site has incredible views both day and night. Would absolutely recommend!
Matt R.
2 years on Hipcamp
Amazing views & great accommodations! WiFi worked great if you want it!
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Danny D.
1 year on Hipcamp
We camped at site 6 and it was well worth it. The views are fantastic and the host, Karen, was very friendly and helpful. Just about 10 minutes from town and 15 from big bend entrance. 10/10 would stay again during our next trip out, would highly recommend.
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Noah S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2024
Karen went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. She was a very caring and responsive host. Beautiful campsites.
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Jon P.
2 years on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· May 2024
Nice Property- Negative Experience
Tent · With kids ·
Site 2 - Terlingua Dark Skies
I wouldn't recommend staying here if travelling with kids or anything beyond a basic camping setup. I arrived on Sunday with my my special needs son and got a little lost on the way. Karen was condescending in telling me the directions were clear and that she didn't allow children under 12 (which I was abundantly clear about his age up front). We received the "Dark Skies" site which was logistically difficult to set up given my special needs child situation and additional camping amenities. Despite the fact that there was no one else on the property, I returned from 12 miles of hiking in Big Bend in 95+ degree heat to a message that I needed to move my site. Given my situation and challenges with both my setup and son, I simply packed up and left to stay in a hotel as it was not realistic for me to to set everything up again. It should not be a challenge to operationally manage a property with so few sites, and even if a mistake was made, it should absolutely NOT be me responsibility to resolve it by moving. Karen was unaccommodating and prioritized other campers over myself and my special needs son. I was not reimbursed for the 2 nights I didn't stay there and will absolutely not be returning.
Evan P.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2024
Tent ·
Site 6 - The private island
I loved this campsite! Great location. Close to the ghost town (5mins) and 30mins to the park entrance. This was perfect for me because I did a couple early morning trips to the park. It was quiet at night and had the most beautiful sky. Karen was a great host and available on the property for request. I will definitely be back.
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Jennifer H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2024
3 m toy hauler ·
Site 5 - Vehicle camping
It would be hard to imagine a better place for us to base camp near Big Bend NP. The view of the Terlingua-area valley and beyond into the park is amazing, the area was dead quiet and super-dark at night, it is minutes from gas and groceries, and it's just a few miles from a Park entrance. Karen is a wonderful host and so generous with her property. The limited facilities were perfect for us, and campsites are quite isolated from each other. Camping here made our Big Bend experience the best it could be. Wonderful. Thanks!!
Paul S.
9 reviews
Recommends
· April 2024
5 m Class B ·
Site 5 - Vehicle camping
Nice hideaway in the desert. Beautiful views. Not suitable for large RVs but great for small vans and tent campers.
Mindy B.
6 reviews
I loved staying at Karen’s property. The amenities were wonderful and Karen was amazingly generous and kind. Her property is definitely a special place and we were very grateful and honored to stay. The views were simply unbeatable. Not to mention the history of Terlingua and her property in general was intriguing and something to keep in mind. I would stay over again, 3 days was simply not enough, we also had phone signal but the site offered wifi too. We genuinely had the best time and this was my favorite trip of my life thus far. Karen also kindly gave us good food recommendations and we ate at the taqueria el Milagro three nights in a row lol. We will definitely be back to Terlingua in time!
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Montana M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
Site 2 - Terlingua Dark Skies
We had site 2 which we shared with friends so we paid extra for the extended campsite. Definitely recommend doing that if you have more than 1 tent. We loved the solitude and the gorgeous sunsets. Rainwater shower was great, esp. after day of hiking and we all thought the outhouse was nicest and cleanest we’ve used in years of camping. Karen and her cute dog Mojo were wonderful hosts-helpful and friendly with great advice. Location is also good if you’re trying to spend time in both the national and state park!
Kerry W.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2024
Tent ·
Site 6 - The private island
Karen was made to host people!! She was very attentive and so helpful. The campsite was so lovely and tucked away from all other sites. Her property is about 8 minutes from downtown Terlingua and 15 minutes from study butte. Mojo, the doggy concierge, was the cherry on top of this wonderful experience. The shower was amazing, she has an area dedicated to washing dishes, she provides toiletries is you are missing any, and she has an outhouse! Thank you, Karen for a lovely experience!
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Taylor E.
1 year on Hipcamp
Location
Terlingua, Brewster, Texas, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Karen B.
Joined in December 2021Response rate: 100%
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