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Ocotillo Acres

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· Terlingua, Brewster, Texas

70 acres hosted by Phil And Molly F.

1 Vehicle/Tent site

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97% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

This is our piece of Desert. Come take a look!! Learn more about this land: Is the journey half the fun? Do you dream of off-grid living or expedition camping? Do you enjoy shows like Naked and Afraid or Alone? If you said no to any of these questions we may not be the right Hipcamp for you; but if you said yes… you’ve found the right spot. Ocotillo Acres is a nudist friendly campsite and long term project that Molly and I have taken on which allows us a place to get away from quite literally everything about city life. We are remote and the drive out can be difficult. A 4wd vehicle can be required as the roads are rough and rocky, but the rewards are plentiful once you arrive. We are so remote in fact that in Feb 2021 we were happy to host “Alone: The Arctic” and “Alone: The Beast” contestant Donny Dust with Paleo Tracks Survival and Ryan Maguire with Wyld Ryde Outdoors as the location for a few of their Primitive Survival Workshops. Once arrived you will have 70 Acres of pristine Chihuahuan Desert to explore as you wish. We have cleared out a camping area, built a nearby rain catchment structure to provide shade, and have a tool box with emergency essentials if needed. Other than those items, there is nothing to facilitate a comfortable visit. If you're still reading this... the place is amazing. Stars fill completely dark skies, and coyotes howl to welcome you to their home. We've seen Tarantulas, Quail, Aoudad, Horny Toads, all types of cactus, fossils, and even if Molly doesn't believe me... a big freakin' rattlesnake. We do ask that there be no hunting and no killing of the wildlife, but you'll have all 70 acres to explore and we hope you see a bunch. While we like to think of our place as a destination, we are located about an hour away from both BBNP and BBRSP if that’s why you’re visiting the area. Feel free to set up your Basecamp here and daytrip to either park, or plan your visit on either end of your stay in the area. Due to our location Ocotillo Acres is a fair weather destination and if rain or snow occurs before or during your visit, your arrival or departure could be delayed by several days while the roads and river beds dry. There are only two routes to get to the property and they both go through areas that can flash flood during heavy rains. While there are not any bathroom or shower facilities, there is a portable toilet (Luggable Loo) and trash bags on site. If used we ask that you be prepared to haul out all waste. While our desert retreat is pet friendly, please clean up after them and dispose of properly. There is very limited cell signal. Satellite communication or emergency beacon is recommended. There are structures visible from some parts of our property, but do not rely on people actually being in those structures; especially in an emergency situation. Have an Instagram? Follow us @Ocotillo_Acres_TX for more info and to keep up to date on the progress. Search for Ryan's Youtube video titled "Primitive Skills Workshop // Chihuahua Desert // Epic Adventure" for some more insight of the location. Is the journey half the fun? Do you dream of off-grid living or expedition camping? Do you enjoy shows like Naked and Afraid or Alone? If you said no to any of these questions we may not be the right Hipcamp for you; but if you said yes… you’ve found the right spot. Ocotillo Acres is a nudist friendly campsite and long term project that Molly and I have taken on which allows us a place to get away from quite literally everything about city life. We are remote and the drive out can be difficult. A 4wd vehicle can be required as the roads are rough and rocky, but the rewards are plentiful once you arrive. We have cleared out a camping area, built a nearby rain catchment structure to provide shade, and have a tool box with emergency essentials if needed. Other than those items, there is nothing to facilitate a comfortable visit. If you're still reading this... the place is amazing. Stars fill completely dark skies, and coyotes howl to welcome you to their home. We've seen Tarantulas, Quail, Aoudad, Horny Toads, all types of cactus, fossils, and even if Molly doesn't believe me... a big freakin' rattlesnake. We do ask that there be no hunting and no killing of the wildlife, but you'll have all 70 acres of pristine Chihuahuan desert to explore as you wish and we hope you see a bunch of memories. While we like to think of our place as a destination, we are located about an hour away from both BBNP and BBRSP if that’s why you’re visiting the area. Feel free to set up your Basecamp here and daytrip to either park, or plan your visit on either end of your stay in the area. Due to our location Ocotillo Acres is a fair weather destination and if rain or snow occurs before or during your visit, your arrival or departure could be delayed by several days while the roads and river beds dry. There are only two routes to get to the property and they both go through areas that can flash flood during heavy rains. If weather becomes an issue or you feel unsafe making the trip after you book we will work out a refund. While there are not any bathroom or shower facilities, there is a portable toilet (Luggable Loo) on site. Please bring trash bags and if used we ask that you be prepared to haul out all waste. Our desert retreat is pet friendly but please clean up after them and dispose of waste properly. There is very limited cell signal. Satellite communication or emergency beacon is recommended. There are structures visible from some parts of our property, but do not rely on people actually being in those structures; especially in an emergency situation.

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33 Ratings · 30 reviews

Robert F.recommends

November 27, 2024

Ocotillo Acres

Great Stay 👍

Great location right between national and state park. Amazing views day and night. Would recommend to everyone to stay here.

Stephen K.recommends

November 4, 2024

Ocotillo Acres

Fantastic campsite. Beautiful views. Took the south county route to get to the site and took just under an hour to get there from Terlingua. High clearance is a must, 4wd recommended but you can make it in with most stock jeeps and trucks. Only problem we had finding the place was the last turn has signage for Twin Peaks camp but not ocotillo acres, so we weren't sure we were at the correct spot until we pulled up to the site. The camp itself was clean, quiet, secluded. The hike west of camp has fantastic views of the canyon and our dogs loved taking morning walks up the path. If you bring a tent, make sure you have heavy duty stakes because the ground is all sand, shake and gravel. We saw 1 rattlesnake, a few scorpions and heard plenty of coyotes, but nothing close to the campsite while we were there. I highly recommend this spot if your looking for some secluded primitive camping, and especially if you're interested in star gazing or astrophotography; the view of the milking way is an amazing site

Steven S.recommends

October 15, 2024

Ocotillo Acres

A fantastic stay on beautiful property. My fourth time back and it’s always a peaceful and amazing place to relax and hike.

Tiffany M.recommends

September 29, 2024

Ocotillo Acres

Great Time but not not for the Fool

I had a great time. It is so quiet and the stars are amazing. It is very remote. I saw shooting strars every 5 to 10 minutes, what appeared to be Novas or exploding stars, all kinds of flashing stars. It was like seeing God. The Milky Way center was so clear. It was like a road. Spearking of, I have a Ram Rebel 1500 with Air Suspension. I have SatNav and Starlink. I went alone, I would not recommend it. I am a very experierenced hiker and off roader, with triple redundant systems. I hiked the PCT and Appalachian Trail. I did 3 Junlge trips in Latin America. My brother in law was sadly killed in a hiking accident.. I know the risks and it was not my first rodeo. But Honestly, I was scared at times!! A winch is one of the best things you can have for off roading the backcountry, not here, can't hook up to a cactus. Going Alone was scary, I would highly reccommend going with a budy. A second vehichle, and a person to help a sprained ankle, can mean life or death. I was surprised by the conditions. I took the "red way" in, hey it's an adventure. :) I have the best truck, and I have triple back-up systems (i have a 1.5K tire inflating backup system). I was shocked. It is shale that could pop a tire in a second, I was bouncing and my seat belt locking at 5 mph. BUT it is exactly what I was hoping for and WOW it was FUN. But seriously do not even think of goin here with a Subaru. The camp iteslef is nothing,. just what I wanted.! The Town is really cool, very laid back.

Jordan R.recommends

May 28, 2024

Ocotillo Acres

Stunning scenery, and the best part is you’re able to soak it all up privately!

Scott W.recommends

March 20, 2024

Ocotillo Acres

Great area to get away from it all! Roads are rough to get to the property but it was a very scenic and adventurous ride. As long as there isn't any water in the river, I would definitely take the route from 118. A must nicer ride!

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Terlingua, 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

Hosted by Phil And Molly F.

Joined in April 2018

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