BBC Terlingua Overland Camping

95%

23 reviews

· Study Butte, Brewster, Texas

100 acres hosted by Chris K.

3 tent sites

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Chris is a Star Host

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Welcome to Big Bend Camp (https://www.bigbend.camp). The Big Bend region of Texas is a vast and rugged expanse in West Texas, USA, known for its stunning landscapes, remote wilderness, and exceptional opportunities for outdoor activities. Overland camping in Big Bend allows adventurous individuals to immerse themselves in natural beauty while exploring its diverse terrain. Big Bend Camp Overland is a 100-acre property with three campsites that provide ample space for outdoor enthusiasts to explore and enjoy nature. Overland adventurists often engage in off-road vehicle travel and outdoor camping and would likely appreciate the opportunity to experience the Big Bend Camp property. Overland camping involves traveling off-road and setting up camp in more remote and secluded areas, often using a specialized vehicle equipped with camping gear and supplies. This camping style is trendy due to the Big Bend's expansive backcountry and the ability to access remote areas inaccessible to regular vehicles. To access Big Bend Camp, you'll need a high-clearance 4x4 vehicle, preferably with off-road capabilities. This type of vehicle is necessary to navigate the 13 miles of rough and unpaved roads to access the camping sites along the way. Big Bend Camp has three designated backcountry campsites accessible only by a high-clearance vehicle. These campsites are basic, with no facilities or amenities, allowing visitors to experience an authentic wilderness camping experience. When overland camping at Big Bend Camp, you can witness breathtaking sunsets, starry night skies, and a remarkable variety of landscapes. From the iconic overlook of Chalk Draw bordering Big Bend National Park to the vastness of Nine Point Mesa and panoramic vistas, the Chihuahuan Desert offers vast stretches of rugged terrain and a diverse range of camping environments for any overland adventurist. Overland camping at Big Bend Camp offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with nature, explore remote areas, and experience the untamed beauty of one of America's most stunning landscapes.

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95% Recommend28 ratings · 23 reviews

Sarah D.

1 month on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· March 2025

Not worth the view

Tent ·

Cliff Site - Advanced Overland

Beautiful view but is extremely remote and hard to navigate. 10 miles on an up and down rock road with bad directions and NO WiFi. Would not recommend if you have any vehicle other than an all wheel drive (we had an fwd). Our car got pretty scratched up just getting to the site. We were also uncomfortable driving all the way down to the site’s parking due to the steep incline. Had to park around 100 yards away to ensure we didn’t get stuck with no way out. Though the host was nice and tried to give directions (through some written direction via chat and a gpx file that gives general directions once your basically there), it wasn’t simple and you can get lost easily. More warnings would have helped us to choose to camp elsewhere.

Eric M.

7 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Solitude and peace.

Tent ·

Panorama Site - Novice Overland

Panorama site was easy to get to. The entire property in very secluded and quiet. If you want peace and solitude then this is the place for you. There is no cell or internet so this is about connecting with yourself. I stayed at the cliffside spot which takes a bit more work to get into but was not difficult. Lots of silence and wide expanse of views. Would recommend this.

Mark P.

9 reviews

Recommends

· February 2025

Amazing views

Tent ·

Panorama Site - Novice Overland

Loved our adventure on Chris’ property. Spectacularly beautiful views. We stayed on the Hilltop campsite. Hilltop had 360 panoramic views of the horizon. The sun does set behind a mountain to the west but amazing views in all directions. The panorama site also has nice views. (You pass it on the way to the Hilltop. From the hilltop site you can see the cliff site. The cliff site has an amazing view to the east, but it is nestled down from the hilltop campsite so will have less of an open western sky. You can see the cliff side site from the hilltop site if that matters to you. Chris has labeled all of the sites accurately as far as difficulty. The campsites are about 1 hour from the hwy 118 terlingua ranch rd turnoff. There are almost no buildings or lights near you so it felt wonderfully isolated. Stars and sunset were absolutely stunning. Chris was great in communicating and shared the gps offline files with us. We found everything without difficulty. Will definitely be returning to this amazing spot.

Austin H.

2 reviews

Recommends

· January 2025

Beautiful

Tent · Group trip ·

Hilltop Site - Moderate Overland

The host was unresponsive and the ground was rather difficult to put the tent stakes in, but everything else was amazing. The sky was beautiful, the sunsets and sunrises were magnificent. You really felt like you were all by yourself, not a soul around you visible. I definitely recommend this campsite, especially for such a great price.

Paul D.

3 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· December 2024

Tent camping

Tent ·

Hilltop Site - Moderate Overland

Great views, not too hard to get to. Very remote location, nice to be able to have a fire. High peak let’s you see amazing 360 views.

Shantiana H.

2 reviews

Mixed feelings

· December 2024

Tent ·

Panorama Site - Novice Overland

Overall we had a great experience at the camp site and would come again in the right circumstances. One thing we were not prepared for was the amount of time we needed to travel to get to the campsite and to Big Bend National Park. We booked this site due to the proximity of the site to the park (based on the map) BUT it actually takes 1.5-2 hours to get the actual park. I wished this was stated prior to booking and not after. Finding this out when we were already on the way to the site was definitely a game changer! We ended up changing our entire itinerary to make it work for us. As someone who has never been to the big bend area or southwest Texas I would not recommend venturing out to this location, however if you are familiar with mapping off roads, comfortable driving through unmarked terrain, and dusty conditions this place is for you! It was great that the host sent us detailed notes, weather reports, and a file for the GPS navigation, but we ended having to use the ONX OFF ROAD app to make the file work and to fine the correct map to the site. It was still confusing for a first timer using the app. It is 26 miles of dirt roads, private roads, and unmarked rocky trails you need to follow to get to the destination. Once we got to the campsite FIVE STARS. The views are 10000% worth the drive and the set up. Be sure to watch the weather as it gets EXTREMELY windy. We got lucky and had very good weather the first part of the trip and hiked the surrounding areas.

Location

Study Butte, Brewster, Texas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Jumanos, Mescalero Apache, Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache), and Chiso First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking