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Mel's Place

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· Study Butte, Brewster, Texas
20 acres hosted by Mel P.
3 lodging sites
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Near Big Bend National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the B0611 Maverick Entrance Booth Fee Station (Kiosk).
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Mel is a Star Host
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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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31 Ratings · 23 reviews
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Jamie M.
2 reviews
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· February 2025
Awesome place!
Such an awesome place to spend my first camping trip in Big Bend area! Mel was so kind and really put a lot of thought into the site. The tents are very comfy and the space is clean and tidy. The host is incredibly kind and accommodating. I can’t wait to go back at stay at Mel’s place again! Would give 10 stars if I could.
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Sarah D.
2 reviews
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· January 2025
Mel's place was absolutely stunning. The host was so helpful and kind. The place is very quiet and the sunrises and sunsets were incredible.
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Bill M.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· January 2025
Great location. Beautiful views. Would definitely recommend.
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Bailey S.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· January 2025
She was very accommodating in a last minute mix up with booking. The directions were so helpful and I loved my two night stay!
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Alexa & Atlas Q.
2 reviews
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· December 2024
Privacy under the stars
Excellent location within 15 minutes of the entrance to Big Bend! I have stayed at another hipcamp across town the year prior and this one was significantly better. As stated by the owner but site 5 is the closest to the toilets which has its pros and cons but would choose that one next time. If you follow the written directions you will get to your site with no issues!
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Sarah E.
4 reviews
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· December 2024
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!
Location
Study Butte, Brewster, Texas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Jumanos, Mescalero Apache, Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache), and Chiso First Nations according to
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Hosted by Mel P.

Joined in January 2024

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