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Mel's Place

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· Study Butte, Brewster, Texas

20 acres hosted by Mel P.

3 glamping pitches

Near Big Bend National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the B0611 Maverick Entrance Booth Fee Station (Kiosk).

Mel is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

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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20 Ratings · 15 reviews

Orlando A.recommends

October 29, 2024

#4ATent/twinbed&stargazrbed&hammock

Everything was great. Nice tent and the mattress was very comfortable. I slept really good. Definitely recommend this place and definitely going back. I also liked that is very isolated, and that made me comfortable leaving my motorcycle alone while I left on my truck for dinner.

Christopher R.recommends

October 23, 2024

#4ATent/twinbed&stargazrbed&hammock

Amazing Stay

Loved having a tent and something to sleep on already there. The bed was way comfy. The views of the mountains was really nice but the nights were even more amazing. Had the milky way over my campsite and stars, oh my, I've never seen so many stars. I would HIGHLY recommend Mel's as a camping destination!!

Brandon M.recommends

October 20, 2024

#4ATent/twinbed&stargazrbed&hammock

Extremely easy check in and check out process. Mel is very attentive and the place was beautiful.

Seth M.recommends

May 26, 2024

#5 Tent with Queen bed

Very private, excellent host, amazing view. Canvas tents are very comfortable.

Eliaz Z.recommends

May 23, 2024

#2 Tent w/queen bed

Loved the setup. Stay updated with the shower location bc we had some hiccups about showering at big bend station. Other than that I would definitely recommend this to a friend!

Arthur A.recommends

May 4, 2024

#5 Tent with Queen bed

We had a great time staying at Mel’s place. The campsite was lovely and the park entrance was a short drive away. Would definitely come back!

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

Hosted by Mel P.

Joined in January 2024

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