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Blackwell School National Historic Site

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Jackass Flats Campground

Located 25 miles north of Terlingua, TX on State Highway 118, close to the historic Comanche Trail, under the brilliant west Texas stars and below famous Nine Point Mesa. Within 25 miles of Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Ranch State Park, Terlingua Ghost Town, Rio Grande Outfitters and river access.

The area is not only famous for its rich ranching history but also for its diverse geology and awesome night skies.

Enjoy the Terrymar Pavilion for group gatherings, picnicking or taking in the panoramic views, phenomenal night skies, sunrises and sunsets. View our resident Texas Longhorn steers and horses in the restored nineteenth century stock pens. Please DO NOT GET CLOSE TO THE FENCE, THESE CATTLE ARE STOCK, not PETS.

Be sure to FILL YOUR WATER tank before arriving.

NON POTABLE water can be accessed. There is no city water services available in our area.

Stay connected with free Wi-Fi at The Little Burro Country Store which is also on premises. Password is "jackassflats" all lowercase, 1 word, no special characters.

 We offer wood/snacks/groceries/ice and food items for sale on the property to meet your needs.

Great Spacious Pull-through sites with Elec/water. Septic dump is avail on property if needed.

Little Burro Country Store & Jackass Flats Office

Amazing view of the distant mountains from our elevated campsite.

Tierra del Sol Basecamp

The Tierra del Sol Basecamp is an open desert camping area located within Terlingua Ranch, 3 miles off of Hwy 118, 19 miles north of Study Butte and 22 miles to the entrance to Big Bend National Park. This region of far west Texas is well known for its remote ruggedness and beauty rapidly becoming the go-to place for those wanting to get away from it all, without having to spend a fortune to do it.  It’s one of the last frontiers of North America and One of the only two National Parks in Texas.  The Basecamp will reside on the 40 acre property.  In the center is an area of approximately 6 acres flat, with rising limestone ridge lines to the east and west, open skyline to south with a view of Bofecillos Mountains, an area characterized by volcanic deposits of lava and ash-flow tuff and sedimentary deposits of conglomerates and sandstones.  The four mountain tops; Packsaddle, Hen Egg, Panther and Agua Fria Mountains provide an amazing view during the day and at night, breathtaking night time views of the Milky Way and the multitudes of stars to gaze upon unlike any other place in North America.  The morning sunrise over the eastern mesa brings its own spectacular views.  Surrounding the 40 acres are many things of archaeological wonder.  A Rock Hounds dream of minerals, stones and fossilized prehistoric microorganisms, as well as, the potential of finding the fossils of large prehistoric aquatic mammals.  Yes, you are free to take a small sample of the thousands of quartz and calcite stones found in huge abundance.  
As you come to then end of Mailbox Rd., you'll see a residence to your left.  This is "The Field Lab", owned by the well know sustainable engineer John Wells.  If you'd like to pay him a visit, please contact him in advance.  

We took our camp chairs and dinner on a short hike to watch the sun set between the mountains.

Cooking dinner just in time to catch the sunset.

Our campsite set-up for the night, with mountains in view. There aren't any picnic tables or surfaces at the site, so be sure to bring something you can use to cook on.

View of the campsite as the sun begins to set.

Sunset over the rolling hills and mountains.

The entrance to The Goat Pens from the South County Rd. 

Goat Pens, Cigar Springs Ranch


This central location provides an ideal basecamp close to the Terlingua Ghost Town and both Big Bend State and National Parks. The unique geology and topography of the Goat Pens made this a popular movie set and many westerns were filmed here in the 80's and 90's. Come out and enjoy seclusion, peace and quiet, awesome scenery with sunrises and sunsets to die for. All while still being able to easily take advantage of the area's other attractions.

The Goat Pens includes an outdoor events venue that hosts concerts, stargazing parties, festivals and weddings. The Goat Pens also has the only drive-in movie theater in the Big Bend area. Send a text or check The Goat Pens Facebook page (@goatpens) for information and dates of events.

The Goat Pens of Cigar Springs Ranch is a beautiful part of the ranch. It is well known for its scenery and unique topography. The Goat Pens served as a set location for many westerns filmed during the 1980's and 90's.

Remarkable beauty, easy access, centrally located, seclusion, peace and quiet. All add up to an unforgettable vacation experience.

We tucked our rv in this perfect secluded campsite

There are parts of the desert that are composed of ancient volcanic ash

The red rocks on the property were used to build La Kiva restaurant, which has a fascinating history

There is a nice bridge connecting the property and campsites and we hiked it to the nearby rock formations

There are private fire rings at every campsite, but we chose to use the awesome 30 person group campfire site that has benches surrounding it and makes for a perfect campfire evening

The red mountain illuminated during the sunset

Coyote Crossing


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..

This canoe has the most incredible story behind it! Be sure to ask your host Rob to tell it 

The prickly pear cacti were in full bloom

We found so many cool fossils on the hills

Sky Ranch Terlingua


Sky Ranch is the result of a love for the desert and for 1980s post-apocalyptic movies. A place to step out of our busy lives and be still, gain a new perspective, and imagine a different way to live.
Once the floor of a large inland sea, Sky Ranch Terlingua is covered with fossilized mollusk shells. After the water receded, the area was visited by various animal and human migrations. Today, Sky Ranch is a refuge for two native Texans with deep roots that predate Texas itself. 

"Be friendly, but firm. But most of all, be yourselves."  - Lester, Cherry 2000

The shelter is the perfect place to watch the sunset

The desert gets nice and cool at night, perfect for a warm fire

The shelter makes for a cozy camping place

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