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Mel's Place

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· Study Butte, Brewster, Texas
20 acres hosted by Mel P.
3 lodging sites
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Near Big Bend National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the B0611 Maverick Entrance Booth Fee Station (Kiosk).
Mel is a Star Host
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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!
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24 ratings · 17 reviews
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Ian S.recommends
November 18, 2024
#5 Tent with Queen bed
Mel's place was fantastic - exactly what I needed after a few nights camping at the crowded Chisos Basin Campground at Big Bend. The tent was excellent, the bed was comfy, and best of all, I was all alone out there and could enjoy a campfire in the beautiful silence of the desert. Mel was also quick to respond to any questions I had and had some great recommendations for things to do in Terlingua. Highly recommended all around.
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D C.recommends
November 4, 2024
#5 Tent with Queen bed
Exactly as described, beatiful sunrise and sunsets. The "bathroom" was extremely clean and odor free!
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Orlando A.recommends
October 29, 2024
#4ATent/twinbed&stargazrbed outside
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.
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Christopher R.recommends
October 23, 2024
#4ATent/twinbed&stargazrbed outside
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!!
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Brandon M.recommends
October 20, 2024
#4ATent/twinbed&stargazrbed outside
Extremely easy check in and check out process. Mel is very attentive and the place was beautiful.
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Seth M.recommends
May 26, 2024
#5 Tent with Queen bed
Very private, excellent host, amazing view. Canvas tents are very comfortable.
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
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Hosted by Mel P.

Joined in January 2024
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