Coyote Crossing

Hosted by Rob · Terlingua, Texas

13 sites · Tent

98%

530 reviews

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.

Best in Texas: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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Located in Southern Most Section of Terlingua Ranch, within eyesight of the Mexican Border, National, and State Parks. Easy to find, just across from Willow Mountain, one of the most photograph natural features in Big Bend. Traveling highway 118 you will see the Entrance at address 53420, just north 1 mile of the outfitters and gas station. Every night the coyotes would cross the road and come for a visit..Thus the name Coyote Crossing.. With dreams of a tiny home and campground, we continue to improve on the land every day and love to share it with others. When arriving at night it will be very dark.. very few lights in use, dark sky's are protected in Big Bend.. so it may be hard to find. but we are directly on the highway on the west side of 118. Trash Dumpster up front for your use. No collecting rocks, cactus or wood to burn... NO TRACE, leave it as you find it..53420 State Highway 118. The Rustic Camp built by Campers with re-purposed and recycled materials, makes it one of the favorite Primitive Base Camps for Big Bend, Texas. Located in Southern Most Section of Terlingua Ranch, within eyesight of the Mexican Border, National and State Parks. Easy to find, just across from Willow Mountain, one of the most photograph natural features in Big Bend. Traveling highway 118 you will see the Entrance at address 53420, just north 1 mile of the outfitters and gas station. . When you pull in, Host is to the right and Camping is to the left. Just follow the driveway lights on back and pick any spot ya wish. Fiber Wifi up front with a spot to charge your stuff. 53420 State Highway 118 in Terlingua. NO SITE NUMBERS. Choose any site when ya get here. First come first camp. Low cars up front. SUV's and trucks can easily make it to the back, its all up to you, but remember no tow trucks down here. lol. The Out Houses are built by Campers using re-purposed materials and recycled wood. When arriving at night it will be very dark.. very few lights in use, dark sky's are protected in Big Bend.. so it may be hard to find. but we are directly on the highway on the west side of 118. Trash Dumpster up front for your use. No collecting rocks, cactus or wood to burn... NO TRACE, leave it as you find it..

What to expect

Tent site

Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.

24 guests max per site

Toilet available

Pit toilet, composting toilet. its an old fashion out house. cedar chip compost.

Pets allowed

On leash. Please be very thoughtful of other campers. Please be careful , lots of cactus. Coyotes do attack pets , keep them safe.

No campfires

a fire ban can be expected because of the dry weather...

Bins available

Trash bin

Wifi available

No potable water

Bring your own water

No showers

bring your own . No longer a public shower in town. One shower in the Park.

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 12:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Super Strict (30 Days)

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 4 vehicles

4WD recommended

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

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Reviews

98% Recommend683 ratings · 530 reviews

Coyote Crossing offers a compelling camping experience with its scenic location, close proximity to Big Bend, and well-spaced campsites providing a sense of privacy. Rob, the host, is often mentioned positively for his helpfulness and hospitality. While many reviews highlight the tranquility and beautiful views, a few campers noted the proximity to the road can result in some noise, and cleanliness of the toilet facilities could occasionally be an issue. The site is particularly appreciated by those who enjoy stargazing and the natural sounds of the desert.

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· May 2025

Tent · Group trip

it was an amazing spot for tent camping, rob was a nice guy and a lot of help as well. if you’re looking to get a real nature experience while camping coyote crossing is the spot.

Asiel V.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Tent

Good spot for scenery, was able to enjoy my camping.

Alex S.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Thank you again!

Tent

Third year in a row to stay at Coyote Crossing with Rob! Beautiful place, quiet and has everything you need to camp in the desert! See you next year!

Joshua S.

3 reviews

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· April 2025

Tent

Amazing spot! Great host! Lovely location! 10/10!!

Addison S.

10 reviews

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· April 2025

Tent

Awesome location! Sites were clearly marked. Toilets were clean. Would stay here again. Thanks!

Debra N.

2 reviews

Not recommend

· April 2025

noisy and not as private

Tent

not as private as I expected. toilet was pretty dirty. I understand it's camping. the noise from the adjacent roads were pretty loud.

Deborah R.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Tent

Great location and layout of campsites. Rob was a great host and came by to give me a heads up about possible thunderstorms and advised me to park on the gravel so my car wouldn’t get stuck with the rain. Would definitely stay here again!

Madeleine T.

2 reviews

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· April 2025

Tent

Great spot close to the entrance of Big Bend and just outside of Terlingua. Close proximity to main road may be bothersome to some due to noise and headlights.

Brandon S.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

The Best!

Tent

Great site! Well spaced camp sites provides some privacy. Host let us do our thing and didn't bother us. I have T-Mobile and had service even at the back of the property. So quiet you could hear a pin drop. Will definitely be back and recommend.

Joanne S.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

🌅 Desert Sunsets & Stars Galore 🌌

Tent

Easy to find. Close to Big Bend entrance. Beautiful sunsets. What more could you want?

Chad B.

7 reviews

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· April 2025

Tent

Love the outhouse and the stars were amazing! Also appreciated that we could pick our site.

Joann M.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Camp with coyotes

Tent

Perfect! Sites are well distanced, quiet and peaceful. Would recommend!

Julie B.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

Tent

If you can’t get a place in the park, Coyote Crossing is a good alternative. It is about 45 minutes from Chisos Basin. Sunsets are really nice and the sounds of the coyotes was good to hear.

Ray J.

4 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· March 2025

Beautiful, Convenient, but Dusty

Tent · With kids

Coyote Crossing so very close to Big Bend! The campsites are spacious and well laid out and labeled. It also has a variety of beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. Maverick Mountain to the East is fantastic from the campsite. We tent camped with 1 adult and three children. The only downside of our stay was the dust. Because of the lack of surrounding vegetation, the campsite ground is a very fine dessert dust. We experienced a pretty substantial dust storm during our stay—we had to retreat to our car. The dust was unbearably making its way into our tent, tubs, car, etc. Our second night was better (no dust storm) but we still woke up to a layer of dust on us and our gear. One surprising thing about the fine dust and our gear was that the particles seemed to jam the zippers on our tents. The dust was also hard on our throats and sinuses. I don't know the current drought conditions for Terlingua (which is just up the road) and Big Bend (everything looked pretty dry), but it seemed to have significant impact on our camping experience. Don't get me wrong. The property is beautiful and in a great location. However, given the weather circumstances, we only stayed 2 of 4 nights at our campsite. If I could do it again, I would seriously consider the drought conditions and the makeup of the soil in a given campsite.

Joey W.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent

Better views than any camping spot inside of Big Bend!

Will W.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent

plenty of spots on the grounds to camp out at, 10 minute drive from park entrance, and rob is a fantastic host!!

Andrew C.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent

Very open property with great views! Right on the highway but I barely heard the cars. Would camp again.

Heidi V.

44 reviews

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· March 2025

Tent · With kids

We absolutely loved the location and it was perfect for tent camping- very close to Big Bend and the host was a pleasure to meet! Will definitely be making this our normal camp spot!

Rachel E.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

A Return to Coyote Crossing

Tent

Coyote Crossing is without a doubt my favorite Hipcamp of all time. As a native Texan and frequenter of the Chihuahuan Desert, I deem Coyote Crossing as a staple place to dwell during your next venture out to West Texas.

Caziah F.

5 reviews

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· March 2025

Spring break Camping

Tent

So close to Big Bend, truly can’t beat the location!

Karis And Enrique A.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

Tent

We stayed here for two nights, the location is very close to the west entrance of Big Bend! Night Sky was perfect, and sites were well marked. Pit toilets came with toilet paper, but TP would have been in better if it had been in a closed container. All in all wonderful option, especially for the price!

Anna H.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

Tent

Spots are far enough apart to not be on top of each other. The road wasn’t too easy to navigate in the dark so I’d advise setting up before dark. Far enough away from the road to not hear too much traffic. No showers but there is a toilet and a garbage bin

Tiffany S.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

Tent

Beautiful location, conveniently located near main road that leads to gas station, grocery store, and the Maverick entrance to Big Bend. Rob is great, thank you so much!

Maddi P.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent

I enjoyed tent camping at this site! Beautiful location just outside of Big Bend, with stunning stargazing! The decorations in the outhouses added to the fun experience.

Emma H.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

Great basecamp for Big Bend NP trip

Tent · With pets

Camp sites are spaced far enough apart to feel private. Compost toilets were nice to have and stocked with TP, sanitizer, and plenty of wood chips. Location is awesome if visiting Big Bend NP. Would stay again!

Laura S.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

MUST stay for camping!!

Tent

Absolutely loved staying here. I would be hard pressed to find a better camping spot outside of Big Bend. Rob is wonderful, considerate, and wants to share the beauty of his land with people, and it is absolutely gorgeous. Do yourself a service and stay at Coyote Crossing, I promise you won’t regret it. It seems weird to make a comment on the outdoor toilets, but they are the coolest I’ve ever seen. Side note to EV drivers, he does have a 50 amp outlet that he let me use. Please tip the guy, he deserves every penny for sharing his land. I will be coming back to Coyote Crossing next time I’m in Terlingua

Mac W.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent · With pets

Really cool space, we got a campsite up on a hill with really lovely views, saw two coyotes on the drive in so really cool. Access to the compost toilet was easy, really close drive into the ghost town, about a half hour drive from the park. Would return!

Stacey C.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent

Completely isolated and solitary, loved it! Close, easy access to Big Bend NP.

Gerald K.

5 reviews

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· February 2025

Tent

Great location and close to town. Host was great! Definitely would camp here again.