- Terlingua
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98% Recommend31 ratings · 25 reviews
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· January 2021
The coolest place to stay near BB!
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1953 Vintage Bus "Senorita Mojave"
Wonderful property, gorgeous views and hiking, great hosts, and excellent amenities and costs. I can’t wait to come stay again!
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Sarah E.
2 reviews
Such a wonderful place to be! Looking forward to coming back!
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Sarah E.
2 reviews
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· October 2020
Loved our stay in this funky old bus. Beautiful location! Loved all the animals! FYI if you are going to Big Bend National Park, it is about 90 min away from the park.
Kelsey F.
6 reviews
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· October 2020
It was amazing to have 360 views of the desert landscape and sunset. I love getting to visit the chickens, pot belly pigs and burro during my stay. Plus, the kitties paid me a sweet visit one night :)! Ronda’s directions are thorough and very clear and I had no issues at all with finding the site. We were able to make it to BBNP in about an hour and 10’min via 118 and it was an easy, beautiful drive. Having the showers at Terlingua Ranch was a great touch! We had intense winds blow in one night (40mph) which kicked up a ton of dust - my tent is a mostly mesh with a fly cover — recommend a little more inclosed tent if you’ll be there with high winds to help keep the dust out of your tent. Definitely an awesome 4 nights :)
Meredith W.
5 years on Hipcamp
I think this stay will go down as one of the most favorite nights of my life. This place is truly magical. Ronda has created such a special gift for people to enjoy. I can’t get back there soon enough. All my friends were flipping out when I posted it online.
Abbey M.
6 years on Hipcamp
We had a wonderful couple days in the Dragon Fly. This site was absolutely gorgeous. Waking up to a sunrise over the mountain in the desert is an absolutely amazing way to start the day. Ronda and Chris were excellent hosts. Sampson, the pigs, and the chickens were all so cute, and we made friends with multiple sweet kitties. We will definitely be back!
Roxanne K.
5 years on Hipcamp
This place is amazing! Tin Valley is a super beautiful landscape, and each site is lovingly kept up, private and inspiring. Loved the location off the beaten track, and didn't have a problem getting to the National Park when we wanted to. We will definitely go back someday, though Big Bend is a long way from home! Host was available for questions, concerns, and friendly smiles. Loved our desert excursion with our two little girls!
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Rebecca D.
6 years on Hipcamp
This place was incredible! From the views to Ronda’s hospitality, our trip was incomparable. Great view of the sunset and sunrise hitting the mountains in the distance. WOW! WOW! WOW! Perfect experience, top to bottom. Thank you Ronda! You are amazing!
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Mc Caleb T.
6 years on Hipcamp
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· February 2020
Peaceful, unique, and well maintained, with lots of charm. We were happy to see that the fire pit had a removable metal grate that allowed us to cook on top of it, in addition to the charcoal grill. We ended up bringing much more propane than we actually needed for use in the cabin heater- it warmed up the little rv very quickly!
Sydney D.
2 reviews
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· February 2020
Beautiful property, comfortable & clean (and super cute!) vintage RV lodging
Sydney D.
2 reviews
Beautiful views. Excellent host. Ronda was awesome and super friendly. The area was beautiful and kept very clean. There are spots for different types of camping from RV hookups, retro rentals, and primitive camping. I rented the A frame and there were cots and a buddy heater provided. Also a barbecue grill and a fire pit we’re available with the restrooms within a short walking distance. The Porto potty was the cleanest one I’ve ever been in. 10/10 would recommend and visit again.
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Jeffrey C.
6 years on Hipcamp
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· January 2020
Remember the way you imagined camping would be when you were a kid? Unless you're one of the lucky few, rarely did the expectation ever match up to reality.... If you're still hankering for that childhood dream, this is the site for you!
We absolutely loved this A-frame. Space enough to stand up in the middle, and though not air-tight, it has two completely light-proof (!!!) canvas flaps that seal with a strong velcro strip. Even though we brought two tents, we ended up leaving them in the car because the A-frame blew them out of the water. We used our own mattress pads and bedding, but the cots provided were perfect for stargazing (and what a show!). Just bundle up in a sleeping bag and lay out under the sky.
There are a couple of things that you should be aware of, though.. The two A frames (red & blue) are very close to each other, which could be a little awkward if a different group is renting the one next to you.. luckily in our case we had the space all to ourselves. Also, the A frames are on a lower part of land while the park's RVs and other sites are on elevated slopes. At night it is so dark that it makes very little difference, but during the day, your site is very visible to anyone else that might be on the property.... that said, the beautiful desert expanse surrounding the site is unmatched and well worth the lack of privacy.
Finally, there is the issue of bathrooms and shower/sink... The photos provided on this listing led me to believe that our site would have a portapotty and a sink. While all of the amenities listed ARE available on the camp grounds, all of the portapotties and the only sink I could find are located on OTHER camp sites. You have a good amount of walking to do to reach any of them, and this walking does require a good bit of cactus dodging...
When we arrived, we found one of those tiny plastic toilets with a bag inside that you can buy at camping supply stores on the porch of our A-Frame. However, there is no way to use such a thing discreetly on the actual camp site unless you want to poop in full view of other guests, on the porch or inside of the A-frame... I brought a big bottle of Dr. Bronner's soap (costs almost as much as a night on this camp site) assuming we would have a sink and left it at the distant site so I didn't have to lug it back and forth at night... I realized that someone made off with it just as we got back from a long dirty hike and were getting prepared to cook dinner! Luckily we ran into some guests the next morning that at least let us borrow their soap so that we could wash hands and put contacts in. I do wish that this listing was a little more clear about the locations of the amenities, as it could have helped me prepare for what was in store...
All of this aside though, the benefits of not having these amenities directly on this particular campsite are a BEAUTIFUL view and fairytale-level photos, if that's your thing. Tin Valley has an amazing amount of character and it's hard to imagine that we will camp anywhere else next time we come back. The coyote songs, scenic views and perfect silence when the wind dies down are worth every penny of the rental fee.
Valeria P.
6 years on Hipcamp
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· January 2020
Nothing short of amazing. It was better than I anticipated, and I'm actually glad campsites in Big Bend were booked for our spontaneous trip because this spot was perfect. I'll be back soon, I'm sure.
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Tatiana A.
6 years on Hipcamp
Directions were accurate as can be from Ronda, the staff was really nice and funny, porta-potties smelled really good and felt comfortable even pooping in them! You get to see wild life roaming around as well.
Overall was very welcoming and clean, would love to come visit/stay again when visiting Big Bend or just visiting the Terlingua area.
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Johnny N.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2020
We had a blast staying here! The directions given to us prior to our trip were excellent and we got there with no hiccups. Everyone we met was so friendly and helpful. A HUGE plus was the Port-A-Potty. It was the cleanest one I’ve ever been in. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others!
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Madison B.
6 years on Hipcamp
Fantastic remote location, stargazing and very well maintained. 100% recommended. Make sure to follow the directions on the website Not Google Maps... Which will put you 40 miles in the wrong direction. We'll stay here again, most certainly
Logan O.
5 reviews
Well, I have mixed feelings about our stay at Tin Valley Retro Rentals, but only because when we arrived we were told there had been a double booking for the site we really wanted...the red A-frame tent campsite. Our hostess, Ronda, couldn't have been more gracious and helpful. She provided us with an UPGRADE to a full trailer rental for our two-night reservation...no extra charge. It was a great site and offered us a warm night's sleep, even though we had come prepared for a chilly December camp out under the stars. It all worked out fine, we had a great time, and we will definitely return...hopefully to the Red A-frame! :)
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Cinda L.
2 reviews
Awesome place to relax and enjoy fantastic views. We enjoyed our stay in A-frame. The setup and facilities are perfect for somebody who is looking to stay close to nature. Communication from host was crystal clear, we just followed Rhonda's directions and we reached the place.
I'm impressed with facility and every small details has been provided by host including bug spary, Solar lights to identify the A-Frame, Beds, propane heater, paints to paint on rocks, camp-sire chairs.....
Awesome and we loved it. Next time if we happen to be in Texas, I love to come back here.
Subhash G.
2 reviews
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· October 2019
We love Tin Valley! This was our thord stay amd we will be back again. The property is beautiful and extremely private.
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Caroline B.
6 years on Hipcamp
Staying at Tin Valley was awesome! We camped at the A Frame Red. Cute, quiet, quirky, plus added amenities made this campsite extra great. Ronda had a few fun activities available at the campsite that our family really enjoyed: painting a fire pit rock, hiking the local grounds, giving a treat to the campsite burro, hanging out with friendly local cat, accessible water/shower/compostable potty, and checking out awesome artwork on many of the RV structures. Of course Terlingua and Big Bend National park are awesome attractions in the area, but Tin Valley really made our camping trip even more memorable.
Alana L.
2 reviews
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· May 2019
Great property back in the middle of the desert . Lots of other unique places to stay onsite. Would highly recommend for others.
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Austin H.
7 years on Hipcamp
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· May 2019
It was a one of a kind experience and incredibly cozy in the bus. It was a nice getaway
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Hannah T.
6 years on Hipcamp
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· March 2019
Great location and we loved staying in the Franny bus!
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Amy B.
7 years on Hipcamp
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· January 2019
Group trip ·
1953 Vintage Bus "Senorita Mojave"
had a wonderful time just know that when it gets dark it gets dark so wake early to make most of your day
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Coit W.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2018
best place to stay outside the park
Jake F.
2 reviews
Location
Terlingua, Brewster, Texas, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Ronda H.
Joined in June 2017Things to do nearby
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