Within a 60-minute drive from the B0611 Maverick Entrance Booth Fee Station (Kiosk).
Welcome to Milky Way Run, a tiny studio cabin located in the heart of the Chihuahuan desert. We are located 25 minutes from Big Bend National Park west entrance, and 25 minutes to Terlingua Ghost town.
The tiny cabin (100 sq ft) will sleep up to 2 people in 2 twin beds (bring your own linens).
Drive Times:
* Study Butte (gas): 18 minutes (on the way to BBNP)
* Terlingua Ghosttown: 25 minutes
* Cottonwood Grocer: 20 minutes (on the way to BBNP)
* Big Bend National Park: 25 minutes to the west entrance
* Easily accessible with a standard 2wd vehicle
We DO have:
✔ Limited WiFi
✔ Limited electricity
✔ Fans
✔ Shaded porch
✔ Outdoor propane cooktop
✔ Compost toilet
✔ Outdoor Shower with Solar Bag
We DO NOT have:
✘ Bed linens, personal linens, pillows
✘ Running water / hot water
✘ Flush toilet
✘ AC
Cleaning:
This is a self clean rental! Please do your part to keep this space super nice/clean and super affordable. We only charge a $15 fee to cover a property inspector (not cleaner). In return, you will need to clean up after yourself. We provide instructions in the cabin. This is about 20 minutes worth of work and saves you a lot of money. Help us make this world a better place, and leave *everywhere* better than you found it.
★ NOTE: Guests who do not self clean will be billed a $75 cleaning fee ★
Bathroom: We provide a composting outhouse for your use. Instructions on site.
Water: You will need to bring your drinking water with you. We do not provide potable water. We do provide a limited amount of non potable water good for washing dishes and solar bag showers.
✧ We provide a large covered Pilot Rock charcoal grill for cooking.
✧ We provide a 2 burner cooktop, hooked up to our propane tank (propane is provided for you).
✧ We provide a propane wall heater.
✧ PLEASE NOTE this cabin is TINY (9x11)! Comfortable for max of 4 people for sleeping.
Please be considerate of others in the area. No bright lights, and no loud noises. Everyone is here to experience the tranquility and darkness together.We have a very small cabin that has a bed that will sleep 1 or 2 comfortably. If you have more than 2 guests in your party, they will need to bring tents to sleep in. This is an excellent private site for small respectful camper group who need a home base to explore the Big Bend region.
We have a rainwater catchment tank that you can use to fill a solar shower bag and enjoy a private outdoor shower at the cabin (in warmer months).
We are on 10 acres and the area surrounding us is all private property, so we ask our guests to please be respectful and stay on the grounds / don't trespass onto neighboring properties.
We have beautiful mountain views with great sunrise/sunsets, easy in and out on an all weather dirt road (1/2 mile of dirt).
We're excited to host you and your group!
What to expect
Cabin
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
2 guests max
Campfires allowed
Firepit. You will need to provide your own firewood and only have small fires in the designated firepit.
Toilet available
Composting toilet
No pets
Showers available
We do not have hot water or indoor showers, but we do have a nice private outdoor shower, solar shower bags and water (non potable) for bathing.
Cooking equipment present
Grill over firepit, bbq, private, stovetop or hot plate. Kitchen is outdoor and consists of a 2 burner stovetop and a large charcoal grill. We provide the propane for the burner, you provide the charcoal for the grill.
Picnic table present
Wifi available
No potable water
Bring your own water
Pack it out
We provide a dumpster where you are required to drop your trash at the end of your stay. We do not provide trash cans anymore since this encouraged campers to leave their garbage.
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 3:00 PM
Check out: Before 11:00 AM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Moderate
Minimum nights: 2 nights
Accepts bookings: 9 months out
Short walk
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
dirt roads easily driveable in all weather conditions, no high clearance required.
During your trip
Leave it better
Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
This place was perfect. Went out there to catch some of the meteor shower and just enjoy the night sky, plus visit Big Bend. This was an awesome place for all of those things. The place is aptly named as you get a perfect view of the Milky Way. The cottage itself is wonderful. It has everything you need. The mattress is fairly comfortable. I'd recommend an air mattress if staying more than a couple days. I highly recommend this place for the serenity and peace you get. It's not a far drive to Big Bend. Thanks Amy for letting us share your wonderful space.
Location
Study Butte, 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
Hipcamp acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.