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Saddletramp Ranch

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· Alpine, Brewster, Texas

160 acres hosted by Shannon K.

1 RV/tent site · 1 tent site

Near Big Bend National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Persimmon Gap.

Nomadic camping

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

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Private sites

100% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

Consistently drawn to the Big Bend area, after horseback riding and traveling all over Texas I decided to make it my home and have never looked back. The property is on and surrounded by other large ranches between Alpine and Terlingua, allowing space and privacy. Learn more about this land: Open range is a thing of the past, yet the ranches here intertwine, and the view goes on forever. Undulating hills of desert shrubs, cactus and rock – like an ocean with its waves. Just over 30 miles from Alpine and within an hour from the Big Bend National Park entrance. At a higher elevation than Terlingua, temps are at least 10 degrees cooler here. Easy access to Alpine, Marathon, Marfa, Fort Davis and Terlingua. Great location for Viva Big Bend or a stop-over on the way down south. We have two campsites available. Site 1 can accommodate trailers and Site 2 with primitive tent camping (or car camping) - no trailers. High clearance preferred with both sites, required for Site 2. Campsites are far enough apart to allow privacy. High desert camping, dark skies, views of Calamity Creek, Elephant Mountain, Santiago Mountains, Santiago Peak, Kokernot Mesa. 300 acres. No wifi currently or amenities other than pure peace, quiet and beautiful sunsets. Immerse yourself in the beauty and peacefulness of our high desert. 360 views! Campfire ability dependent on weather/wind. Improvements ongoing. Pack it in, pack it out. This is a wildlife exemption, please respect the desert. Rattlesnakes are more prevalent in the warmer months. Leave no trace! Please dispose of all human waste. No hunting or gathering of any kind allowed. Hiking roads is permitted, as well as on host property. Gates and sites are difficult to find after dark - please notify host if arriving after sunset. Specific/detailed directions will be sent upon booking. Owner lives nearby, out of sight. Yes - you may hear a donkey!

Activities

Biking

Hiking

Horseback riding

Wildlife watching

Natural features

Desert

Mountainous

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24 ratings · 12 reviews

Kyle J.recommends

October 19, 2024

Site 1 - Saddletramp Ranch, High Desert Camp

Great views, remote, and friendly host! Highly recommend the stay.

Benjamin L.recommends

June 16, 2024

Site 2 - Saddletramp Ranch, High Desert Camp

This place was great. It was my first time camping alone and it was a beautiful spot to do that! I felt safe and comfortable here. The chairs by the fire pit are a nice touch. I will say, my ford focus was not able to make it all the way down to campsite 2 (because of low clearance), but it was great otherwise.

Tim H.recommends

May 4, 2024

Site 2 - Saddletramp Ranch, High Desert Camp

This is a lovely campsite at a great price. Shannon’s directions were clear and the free firewood left at the site was a nice perk. Beautiful view of Elephant Mtn and, of course, the vast sky full of stars. Thought I saw the mysterious “marfa lights” but my eyes could’ve been playing tricks on me. Will most definitely be back.

Susan S.recommends

April 3, 2023

Saddletramp Ranch, High Desert Camp

Perfect, beautiful solitude! Saw a gorgeous sunset and sunrise. Enjoyed chatting with Shannon for a few minutes, thanks for having us!

Tyler H.recommends

March 2, 2023

Saddletramp Ranch, High Desert Camp

Solitude, expansive views, great host! Very peaceful, felt like an early settler.

Brian A.recommends

January 30, 2023

Saddletramp Ranch, High Desert Camp

Loved the view of the nearby mountains. The only evidence I saw of any humans were some lights way off in the distance. I appreciated the level spot for my tent, the fire circle and the easy access back to TX 118 (and from there Alpine, Terlinga and BBNP). This was a good spot for solitude (exactly what I was looking for).

Location

Alpine, Brewster, Texas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Jumanos, Mescalero Apache, and Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking