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Rancho de los Arboles Muertos

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· Brewster, Texas

160 acres hosted by Katie And Brian H.

4 lodging sites · 1 tent site

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

Private sites

98% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

Near Big Bend National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the B0611 Maverick Entrance Booth Fee Station (Kiosk).

With 160 acres located just off Highway 118, two miles north of Study Butte, 7 miles from Terlingua Ghost Town, 7 miles from Big Bend National Park and 16 miles from Big Bend Ranch State Park, Arboles Muertos is a perfect place for tent campers, small trailers and Class-B RV's and digital nomads to set up a home base for all the many activities in the area. Your privacy is our #1 priority, so our sites are spread out over the property and most are not in view of other sites, providing you with a backcountry camping experience, yet only a few minutes off the highway. For large groups, or those that are into a more social camping experience, we also have a cluster of three sites spaced about 150 feet apart. We have several spotlessly clean composting pit toilets on the property, all just a short walk from your site. All guests have access to our centrally located outdoor shower. Rancho de los Arboles Muertos gets its name from the 25 foot tall Eastern Red Cedar trees that are being salvaged from land clearing operations near Austin and "planted" around the property. We're located directly across the highway from Willow Mountain, with 800 foot sheer faces and rising over 1000 feet above the highway, making it one of the most prominent features in the area next to the Chisos of Big Bend. The property is covered in Ocotillo, hidden arroyos, tall bentonite dunes, volcanic ridges, dry creeks and the occasional fossil. Trail runners can easily create 5 mile loop over ridges and in arroyos without leaving the property. For the burners out there, the place will have an unmistakable deep playa vibe once all trees have made it home )'( Socialized dogs are allowed on leash, but we do have a high coyote population in the area, as well as other dangers to pets. Large groups are welcome and we also rent the entire 160 acre property for private events. Please contact us for more info. We are a completely off-grid property, so remember to bring water! In the event of heavy rain, the roads could become impassible for a few hours to a couple days. If we see a major storm in the forecast, we will contact you directly to discuss options. The rainy season is late summer, however, and we are not taking bookings during that time, so this should not be an issue. Check out our Instagram page for more about us @arboles_muertos

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170 ratings · 115 reviews

Jake G.recommends

April 15, 2024

Unsupervised at Arboles Muertos

Very clean at a beautiful location

Very clean and beautiful location and views. I was surprised to see all the additions they've added compared to the pictures at present. The tent was partially enclosed by a rustic sheet metal wall which included a bar-like table with cookware, gas stove, and available water. Additionally there was a small table and chairs to sit on. The outhouse was very clean, too. We loved the chairs and fireplace out in front of the tent and used that with the kids. We even did some stair gazing. This is a great location for dark skies and the stairs were amazing from right outside the tent.

Julie T.recommends

April 11, 2024

Chicklet

Chicklet totally exceeded our expectations. Natural wilderness feel, but tamed for a Zen-like experience. Natural privacy with dunes and volcanic formations, yet great cell coverage (Google Fi). Every detail, from shared facilities, to drainage look to reflect best modern practices. The owners went to great pains to preserve the natural beauty and flora of this small slice of heaven on earth, so not book this particular site unless you have a vehicle under 20' in length. I think Japanese visitors would be impressed with this exceptionally pretty site. Even the rock bed was lovely to look at in the dark of night while I waited for my 5 minute exposures to finish up. Not sure if the ocotillo and mini prickly pear cacti are always in bloom. Happy sigh.

Luke M.recommends

April 9, 2024

Medina

Loved staying at this amazing property, wish I had more time to explore after my long days hiking in Big Bend! Still managed to see a few adorable kangaroo rats and coyotes after dark. They have everything you need to feel comfortable despite being off grid

Isaiah L.recommends

April 8, 2024

Chicklet

Great spot near NP with nice host!

Brian was a great host and upgraded us to a bigger site for free since it was open. Plus we got to meet his beautiful dogs. Great spot with easy access to Big Bend. Would definitely recommend.

Logan J.recommends

April 2, 2024

Chicklet

Easy access, good bathrooms, near services, nice views all around, good area to explore

Tom J.recommends

April 1, 2024

Disco

Nice secluded camp site. The kids loved roaming and exploring the area.

Location

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 Katie And Brian H.Joined in January 2021

Response rate: 80%Response time: Within 6 hours

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