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Cieloscuro

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· Terlingua, Brewster, Texas

40 acres hosted by Karen B.

1 lodging site · 1 RV/tent site · 3 tent sites

Karen is a Star Host

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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.

Private sites

95% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

IF YOU WILL BE STAYING 3 NIGHTS OR LONGER, ASK ME FOR A DISCOUNT CODE!! We offer a uniquely secluded setting with stunning views of the Chisos Mountains. Located just 7 miles from the entrance to Big Bend National Park, and 10 miles from the visitors' center at Big Bend Ranch State Park, it is a perfect base from which to explore all the hiking, boating, and scenic beauty that West Texas is known for. The arts, history, and entertainment of Terlingua Ghost Town are less than 2 miles away. Like most ruins in the Ghost Town, my stone house was built in the early 1900s to house a miner’s family from the nearby Rainbow Mine. I bought the property in 1986 and began restoring and rebuilding. In 2019 I retired here from NYC and began exploring possibilities for sustainable tourism. West Texas is one of the best places in the United States to view the Milky Way (both Big Bend parks are certified as International Dark Sky parks). We use shielded LED lighting around buildings and pathways to cut down on light pollution and optimize stargazing opportunities for our astrotourists. And we are applying for dark sky certification from the Texan By Nature program. Bear in mind that this is the desert, in all its rugged glory. There are critters, rocks, plants with thorns, slippery slopes, sink holes, rusted artifacts and broken glass from decades long past. Bring sturdy shoes and a flashlight, and stay on the paths! We may eventually add a few more sites and expand our amenities, but our intention is always to provide remote, low-density accommodation for folks who are respectful of the land.

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150 ratings · 78 reviews

Kerry W.recommends

April 6, 2024

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!

Taylor E.recommends

March 31, 2024

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!

Declan D.recommends

March 30, 2024

Site 6 - The private island

Loved the hospitality and scenery! Site 6 is super quiet and secluded / protected from the sun a little bit in a valley.

Mandi M.recommends

March 28, 2024

Site 4 - Bell tent with Chisos view

What a magical stay!!!

Wow! Just wow… the view from our tent “front door” was spectacular! We were on top of the ridge with the best view possible. The cots were really just like sleeping in bed! I recommend you pick the extra-wide option she offers. We had wonderful fires and quiet stargazing at night. Milky Way!!! Even though most of the other spots were occupied, we almost never ran across other campers during our stay. Evenings were peaceful. The shower was nice and hot & the outhouse was as good as an outhouse could be (not stinky at all!). She provided everything we needed for grilling and washing up afterwards. The tent was spacious enough for all our things (and of course we loved that we didn’t have to set anything up ourselves!). This spot was fairly close to where we parked our car, so not a lot of schlepping was involved. Terlingua is so well situated for making day trips to the state park and the national park, and we took advantage of both! Karen’s place is just a few minutes from the ghost town, too. So if you’re feeling super fancy & into your glamping experience, you could even run into “town” first thing for a cappuccino! As for us, we preferred to enjoy our camp coffee watching the sunrise over the Chisos. What a gorgeous experience it was and we can’t wait to get back!

Roberta H.recommends

March 25, 2024

Site 5 - Vehicle camping

Great space with view! Karen was ver helpful. Would definitely recommend

Thalia R.recommends

March 17, 2024

Site 6 - The private island

Amazing site, quiet & great views

My boyfriend & I stayed here for 3 nights. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a quiet camp site near Big Bend. Took about 20 min to reach the West entrance. Karen is an amazing host, she was really attentive & ensured we had everything we needed. Bathroom & showers were very clean. There is a grocery store nearby (Cottonwood General Store) if you need to purchase food. This site is also very close to Terlingua Ghost town for food & wandering around. As a bonus, there is a short hike from her driveway going to an abandoned mine. Really cool to see and fairly short hike if you want to adventure nearby!

Location

Terlingua, Brewster, Texas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Jumanos, Mescalero Apache, Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache), and Chiso First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Karen B.Joined in December 2021

Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 5 hours

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