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Terlingua Ranch Primitive Camp

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64 reviews

· Alpine, Brewster, Texas

425 acres hosted by Terlingua Ranch T.

7 RV/tent sites · 4 tent sites

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

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.

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94% Recommend86 ratings · 64 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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Melissa C.

6 reviews

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· April 2025

21 ft campervan ·

Upper primitive camp - site 5

Beautiful views. Loved that there was a pool, laundry and cafe on site. My dog and I enjoyed walking the grounds.

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Hudson M.

2 reviews

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· April 2025

Tent ·

Lower primitive camping--Site A

This camp was so awesome! Everything was super well maintained, the bath house was super clean and the cafe was amazing!

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Brenda C.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Tent ·

Upper primitive camp - site 7

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

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· 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

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· March 2025

Decent Camping Option

Tent ·

Lower primitive camping--Site A

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

Tent ·

Lower primitive camping--Site A

Camp site was perfect for tent camping. Bathroom and showers we decent enough and convenient distance from tent site.

Location

Alpine, Brewster, Texas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Jumanos, Mescalero Apache, Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache), and Chiso First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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