Terlingua Ranch is 192,000 acres of desert and mountains between Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park in far SW Texas. Our campsites are in the area of the Terlingua Ranch Lodge, which features a swimming pool, cafe, laundry, bathhouse, disc golf course, access to hiking trails, and other amenities. Terlingua Ranch is the perfect venue for your basecamp to Big Bend adventures, family reunions, and myriad other activities in the area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The place was great! It was so magical, especially at night when the stars were SO BRIGHT!!
Location
Alpine, 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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Terlingua Ranch Primitive Camp - Hipcamp in Alpine, Texas