Terlingua Ranch Primitive Camping sits on private ranch land in far West Texas, providing drive-in access to established campsites with basic amenities. The campground includes drinking water, restroom facilities with showers, and picnic tables at each site. WiFi access extends to the camping areas, unusual for this remote desert region.
Campfires and alcohol are permitted on the property, and pets can accompany campers. Reservations are available for site planning. The ranch operates as a working cattle operation, so guests may encounter livestock during their stay. Nearby options include Space Cowboys and other desert camping alternatives. Bring extra water despite the on-site supply, as desert conditions increase consumption needs.
Description
Our primitive campgrounds include upper sites overlook Terlingua Ranch and all sites have a panoramic view of the Christmas Mountains, Corazones Peaks, and Whitehouse Mountain. Our lower sites are convenient to all Ranch amenities, including the bathhouse, pool, disc golf, horseshoes, cafe, corral and hiking opportunities. The upper sites are scenic but require a longer walk or short drive to our other facilities.
Terlingua Ranch is nearly 200,000 acres of land spread between Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. Our facilities are remote but centrally located to the many activities available in the Big Bend region.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsTerlingua Ranch Primitive Camping is located in Texas near Terlingua
Directions
When coming from the north, take Highway 118 south from Alpine, and turn west on the Terlingua Ranch Road. It is 16 miles to the office and campground. Your GPS may direct you to the Marathon Road, from Highway 385 near the north entrance to Big Bend National Park. Do not take this route, unless you are experienced and in a 4-wheel drive vehicle.
Coordinates
29.4511731327471 N
103.39493123291709 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 4 hrs 3 min from Odessa, TX
- 4 hrs 14 min from Midland, TX
- 5 hrs 10 min from San Angelo, TX
- 5 hrs 42 min from Eagle Pass, TX
