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Mel's Place

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· Study Butte, Brewster, Texas

20 acres hosted by Mel P.

3 lodging sites

Near Big Bend National Park

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

Mel is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Mel's Place has been a favorite camp spot for many since we opened 5 years ago. Feels secluded and remote, yet only a mile or so from everything you might need and only 5 miles to the national park west (Maverick) entrance. 5 miles to the lively ghost town ofTerlingua with some great bars and restraunts. The views from camp are stunning with breathtaking sunrises over the Chisos mountains. Sunsets aren't too shabby either. We are an adults only retreat and hope to provide you the peaceful solitude with breathtaking stargazing you need to renew your spirit!! We are within a few miles of nearly all the local outfitters for your river trips, Jeep or ATV tours, etc. Come make memories!

Activities

Biking

Hiking

Horseback riding

Paddling

Natural features

Desert

River, stream, or creek

Mountainous

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25 ratings · 18 reviews

Sarah E.recommends

December 7, 2024

#2 Tent w/queen bed

We loved Mel’s place! We stayed at site 5, which we preferred over the one we originally booked, Mel was super flexible with letting us switch! I’ll definitely be staying here again when I’m back in the area. Thanks Mel!

Ian S.recommends

November 18, 2024

#5 Tent with Queen bed

Mel's place was fantastic - exactly what I needed after a few nights camping at the crowded Chisos Basin Campground at Big Bend. The tent was excellent, the bed was comfy, and best of all, I was all alone out there and could enjoy a campfire in the beautiful silence of the desert. Mel was also quick to respond to any questions I had and had some great recommendations for things to do in Terlingua. Highly recommended all around.

D C.recommends

November 4, 2024

#5 Tent with Queen bed

Exactly as described, beatiful sunrise and sunsets. The "bathroom" was extremely clean and odor free!

Orlando A.recommends

October 29, 2024

#4ATent/twinbed&stargazrbed outside

Everything was great. Nice tent and the mattress was very comfortable. I slept really good. Definitely recommend this place and definitely going back. I also liked that is very isolated, and that made me comfortable leaving my motorcycle alone while I left on my truck for dinner.

Christopher R.recommends

October 23, 2024

#4ATent/twinbed&stargazrbed outside

Amazing Stay

Loved having a tent and something to sleep on already there. The bed was way comfy. The views of the mountains was really nice but the nights were even more amazing. Had the milky way over my campsite and stars, oh my, I've never seen so many stars. I would HIGHLY recommend Mel's as a camping destination!!

Brandon M.recommends

October 20, 2024

#4ATent/twinbed&stargazrbed outside

Extremely easy check in and check out process. Mel is very attentive and the place was beautiful.

Location

Study Butte, 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

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Joined in January 2024

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