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Kinnabari Hollers

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· Texas 79852, Brewster, Texas

101 acres hosted by Robert N.

50 million years ago, North American camels and horses roamed the land. 15 million years ago, the mastodons joined them. And for 2 million years, mammoths, dire wolves, short-faced bears, giant armadillos, ground sloths, giant beavers and cheetahs lived here. About 11,500 - 11,000 years ago, the first Clovis people's artifacts appeared. And about 11,000 years ago, after a minor ice age, all of these animals went extinct. From 100 AD to 1300 AD, the Anasazi people grew in number into a complex farming civilization. A drought, and perhaps unsustainable agriculture, led them to abandon their stone and cliff houses. As the Anasazi civilization dwindled, some related Jumanos continued life along the Rio Grande, greeting Spanish conquistadors with excited shouts from rooftops of their jacals. However, harassed by Lipan Apache, they seemingly disappeared. The Concho speaking native Indians from the Rio Concho in Mexico intermarried with Spanish mestizo farmers in the 1800s, and they raised crops and livestock. Beginning in 1900, they also sold cords of wood by chopping down most of the trees growing up and down Terlingua Creek to feed the Scott furnaces and highly speculative quicksilver mines of the district. Refugees arrived from the Mexican civil war, finding shelter in Alpine and Brewster Co, and some also settled here. Most mines failed to sustain a profit, but the Chisos Mine and some conglomerates carried on until the 1940s. The local mine, for which the road to the campsite is named, had shut down by 1910. The quicksilver was used in too many products, the worst of which was making munitions for the trench warfare in France, circa 1914-1918. Today, the locals make a living off of tourists to the least-trafficked National Park, Big Bend, and secondary attractions such as the Lajitas golf course. The Chihuahuan desert, the largest in North America, is at once brutal and tranquil. On this property have been spotted pronghorn antelope, black bears, mountain lions, bats, millipedes, large hairy spiders, coyotes, and one-eyed wombats. In summers, it can get to 115 Fahrenheit in the valley floor. Lightning strikes are a danger, as the clouds build up into great cumulonimbus that dramatically drop floods in the distance. Walking the path towards the outhouse, up to the hilltop, one can look southward into Mexico. On a clear winter's day, you can see mountain ranges 70 miles distant. At night, most stars are visible plum down to the horizon. The purpose of this property is to attempt to restore the land. The owner is a biologist, permaculturalist, and master gardener.

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9 ratings · 8 reviews

Alexandra R.recommends

March 26, 2019

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My friend and and I had a great time at Robert’s site. Beautiful views, especially for sunrise/sunset— the pictures given don’t do it justice. Robert was quick to respond with any questions and concerns we had. Additionally, there’s a cabinet at the site with extra camping essentials in case we forgot anything!!

Jes D.recommends

March 15, 2019

Mines and Mountains

Wonderful site with exhilarating views. Private and very close to nature with spectacular sunrises/sunsets along with the stars deep in the night till early morning. Terrain is rugged and raw but with a covered shelter in place it provides enough respite from the hot sun. Great location and very close to the Big Bend National and State Parks. Must have a high clearance vehicle to enter the site. The road is not paved and has some bumps along the way but it is worth the travel if you are seeking a site that offers all of the natural beauty of the area.

Robert S.recommends

March 3, 2019

Mines and Mountains

Fantastic remote campsite

This site was fantastic. We love to camp in more remote areas and this certainly meets that requirement. Took a great exploratory hike following the trail down into the canyon. Really couldn't have been more happy with this site. Will certainly try to book it again if I can get back to the Big Bend Area. Will be VERY disappointed if it is not available!

Jake M.recommends

February 25, 2019

Mines and Mountains

Location: prime site in close proximity to Terlingua, Lajitas, and BBRSP, minutes from the Barton Warnock center and trailhead for mountain biking. BBNP is a farther drive but still within easy driving range. Site: easily located at the CASI entrance and only a mile or so off of highway 170. Entrance road was very accessible in truck. Very private and secluded. Host: outstanding communication and responded quickly to questions. Site is as described.

Christopher A.recommends

February 18, 2019

Mines and Mountains

The view of the sunrise is amazing from the nearby ledge. It was very windy when we went but we have an excellent tent that held up well.

Joe R.recommends

January 28, 2019

Mines and Mountains

Excellent place to stay. I booked the site on a quick stop from Midland Tx. I realized I wasnt going make it in time for permits at the state park. My knowledge was pretty limited and I missed out a lot of what there was to offer. What I did experience was great. Awesome, well taken care of trails close the the campsite. Out house was probably the best I've ever used, strange describing that in such a way. Stay and you will see why. A number of great tent sites on the property spread apart nicely. The clamps for lanterns on the sunscreen was very much appreciated. It well thought out for a minimal campsite. The drive up from the highway was a little rough. I was in an F150 with a locking rear differential and made it just fine, but felt like i was going to break traction on 2 pretty steep portions of the road. Wouldnt recommended a vehicle standard car or suv. I'm sure its possible but it could get bad if your not careful. I hate to deter anyone because it is an awsome place to camp but plan for a rough road.

Location

Texas 79852, Brewster, Texas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Jumanos, Pescado, 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 Robert N.Joined in July 2018

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