425 acres hosted by Terlingua Ranch T.
7 RV/tent sites · 4 tent sites
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94% Recommend84 ratings · 62 reviews
Terlingua Ranch provides a camping experience that balances both natural beauty and comfort. Most campers rave about the stunning night skies and the peaceful, remote setting, with amenities like a cafe, pool, and clean restrooms enhancing the stay. The staff is noted for being friendly and helpful, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. While the gravel roads and occasional bugs are minor inconveniences, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, making it a favored base for exploring Big Bend.
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Brenda C.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Such a lovely place to camp. The staff was great and the grounds were amazing with the views. I would recommend to anyone who is in the area
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Chris P.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Lower primitive camping--Site A
Really cool spot nice and secluded. Ground is full of rocks and broke almost all of my tent stakes trying to stake it in. Also the road to it is partially unpaved.
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Mothi K.
3 reviews
Pretty good for the price (only reason I went for this place), the value is definitely appreciable. Friendly people and staff. Showers and a cafe that opens at 7am is pretty helpful. It takes about 90 mins to get to the Chisos basin from here, so plan out the travel and logistics accordingly. It might be hard to do early morning hikes such as lost mine while staying here, you would also be driving 3+ hrs everyday, I found it doable but it definitely was a chore. I would suggest getting early so you can have the best pick of the campground, some have hard rock and it's tough to pitch stakes. There will be Javelinas running around at night, I didn't find them aggressive but something to keep a note of.
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Tony S.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· March 2025
Camp site was perfect for tent camping. Bathroom and showers we decent enough and convenient distance from tent site.
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Steve B.
2 months on Hipcamp
Beautiful spot surrounded by rocky peaks. Restaurant food is good. Showers good. Plenty of chances to interact with other campers at the restaurant.
But be aware it is a long way off the main road. A half hour. Another half hour to National Park west entrance. Last three miles of road is washboard dirt. Passable in a car but slow going.
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Sean K.
2 months on Hipcamp
The Ranch was incredible well taken care of. The ability to have a hot shower and use the restroom at anytime was incredible. The tent sites are awesome some 5 miles outside the Big Bend NP. Also the pool and restaurant blew my expectations away. The cook knows how to make some great food.
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Alpine, 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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