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    3.9 (49 reviews)
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    Two room bubble!
    Christopher M.

    So far so good. Doing this review a bit early. First night but it's beautiful. The fire pit, the gas grill, the views. Just amazing.

    Shower/Restroom building and Tipis
    Karin N.

    This place made me feel like I was inside the cover of a Kanye West album. It was pouring rain like crazy when we first arrived so we had to wait in the car for a bit for it to stop and that didn't even dampen my experience. The winds were so strong that it blew away my nike cap and umbrella lol. After that, it was complete bliss. If you ever feel tired of the hustle and bustle of daily life, then this is your place to escape for awhile. We booked the tipi experience for our first time and the interior was super nice even though we thought the tipi looked small from the outside. There were 3 of us and everyone had enough space. There was a microwave and cooling unit. The best part - Wi-Fi in the desert was fast and smooth that I was able to take my final exams (wouldn't recommend). Showers and restrooms were very clean and not too far away in a separate building. The only hiccups I had were random beetles showing up in our tipi in the morning but that was to be expected. We were pitifully unable to light a fire with the included matches lol so we had to go to the nearby store to get tumble weeds, wood, and a convenient lighter. All in all, a truly memorable experience that everyone should try in their lifetime. We're definitely booking the dome next time we're here.

    Patio view, sunrise
    Trina W.

    One star short of 5 for affordability and no hot tub. Other than that I'd recommend staying at least once if you can afford it. The only way we were able to do so was with the sale they had going on when they were getting ready to open the new bubbles. The bubble was quite spacious and had its own living room with a couch that folds down into a bed, ac unit, coffee bar (Keurig), Berkey for water and small fridge. Also, a window with a great view of the mountains. The bathroom had a toilet, shower sink and all the essentials you'd need such as towels, rags, makeup tag, blow-dryer, soap, shampoo and conditioner. The bedroom had a comfy bed and bedding nightstands, book shelf, ac unit and wonderful views of the stars through the plastic at the top. Outside included its own shower, table and chairs, gas grill, and a few lounge chairs next to the fire pit. Other than being able to see the RV park across the way and the school the view is pretty good to watch the sunrise. No fires if it's too windy though, but I wasn't sure how windy was too windy so we didn't have one. Also, the biggest downfall of our trip was that we were supposed to have our own private hot tub and a few weeks before going we got an email saying the hot tubs hadn't made it in yet...I was looking forward to star gazing from the hot tub. Speaking of the stars, they were phenomenal when the clouds finally rolled out. Turn off all your lights in your bubble for the best view. It's seriously magical. Although we didn't get our hot tub it happened to get warm enough during the day to use the pool..we'll almost. The water was super cold but we got in any way since it was so warm out. It's really pretty out there. There were extra pool towels for you and it said outside blankets but I didn't see them in our basket. Also, you are responsible for stripping down your bed and putting everything in a designated bag along with your used towels. Overall a pretty good stay especially since it's quite close to the "town" area

    Shradha A.

    Our experience was better than expected. I'm finicky about shared/public restrooms. But the idea of staying in the lotus tent convinced me to give this a go. The area is secluded and romantic. The tipis add a great backdrop. The lotus tents are spacious with basic amenities such as a fridge, a sink with running water, and an air conditioning unit. The downside of these pipes was that we had a kangaroo rat easily sneak into our tent through cutouts for pipes and we couldn't do much about it. It was a rainy night but the tent held up well. You're in the middle of a desert, basically sleeping at the ground level - so better get used to crawlies. I was so excited about the interior design of the tent - beautiful bed with side tables, seating chairs with a cute table in between, it was surprisingly elegant and charming. We also enjoyed sitting outside with our dedicated campfire and Adirondack chairs, watching the sunrise the next morning. The bathroom was amazingly clean as were the shower cubicles - and super spacious. Oh and the second night we stayed at a Casa, which was also an incredible experience!

    A bubble in Bubble Terlingua. Left bubble is the bedroom (with cover removed). Right bubble is the den (with open window.)
    Kevin G.

    We stayed at Bubble Terlingua, the new 10 bubble complex that just opened in July. Our expectations were not met, but based on the literature and pricing, our expectations may have been inflated. The view of the stars from bed was incredible. Watching the stars will keep you awake, because it is amazing. Being able to see the stars while lying in bed is the major selling point of Bubble Terlingua. Seeing the stars from bed is exciting, however, if you like sleeping in the dark, then you will soon discover that day follows night, and with the sunrise, you are now in a lighted room. A bubble at Bubble Terlingua is a sealed, inflated vinyl tent. Yes, it has a shower and toilet and WiFi and all, but it's a tent. So, if you are a camper, this could be a luxury tent. If you are not a camper, and made assumptions based on the rather extravagant cost, this is a hot room with very thin walls and windows with no curtains. Because it is sealed to stay inflated, there is no way to get a breeze, if one is required. With the clear roof in the bedroom and a picture window in the den (that can't be covered at all), it can actually be hotter inside than it is outside. You are at the mercy of the outside temperature and how quickly the staff replace the cover over the bubble in the morning. If you are a camper, this may be normal, except with most tents, you could open the flap to get some breeze inside. I am not a camper. I was annoyed. Our first morning, I found out that staff were planning to replace the cover on our bedroom sometime after 10am. At 9am, the A/C quit. When I called to report the outage, it was 91 degrees in the bubble and it hit 105 degrees before the cover was replaced. (Guests are allowed to remove the covers at night but only staff are allowed to replace them in the morning.) The bubble started cooling down slowly after the cover was replaced, and eventually, I tried turning on the A/C and it started. We live in Dallas. We are used to heat. We are also used to having A/C that keeps up with the heat. So, when I read "$449-$529 per night" and "air conditioning", I made the leap that the A/C could actually cool the bubble. Maintenance checked the A/C unit even after I got it restarted, and I think their expectation was that we had set it below the minimum (68 degrees) and the unit froze. Maintenance told me other people had set the A/C to 62 degrees, so that tells me that we were not the only ones feeling the heat. It was in the nineties inside the bubble during the day. It would make it into the high seventies at night, long after sundown. Be prepared to live out of your suitcase, because there are no closets or drawers. Al the walls are vinyl, so there is no place to hang anything. Again, if you were only staying one night, no big deal. We were staying four, so we really needed a closet or drawers or a hanging rack. If you live out of a backpack, you may be used to this. If you are used to packing and unpacking, it's an issue. Be prepared to hang your towels and reuse them, although the only towel hooks seem to be by the outside shower. If you only take one shower the morning after stargazing in bed and then you leave, you can probably just drop them on the counter - with multiple nights and no housekeeping service, be prepared. Be prepared to empty the trash, since you will probably overflow the trash cans in a day or two - there's a large trash can outside, so you can empty the small trash cans as you go - just hope the large can doesn't blow over (ours did but it was mostly empty.) There are replacement trash bags conveniently located in each of the trash cans in the bubble, so you can replace the bag after you throw your trash in the big can outside. So, reuse your towels indefinitely, clean your own trash, and please strip your bed before you leave. As was actually mentioned in the preparation correspondence, bring fire wood if you want to use the fire pit and bring plates, glasses and utensils if you want to eat in the bubble. This is ridiculous. I have stayed at hotels worldwide. I have never been asked to be my own maid. The worst issue with the shoddy construction was the front door of our bubble consistently blew open in the wind, even when we had locked it shut - and had to enter the keypad code to reopen it. So, it was closed and locked but it would not stay closed. Our second night, we checked the door was locked and went to dinner. When we came back, the door was wide open. The front door is the only door with a lock. So, the bubble is not secure. My wife and I have been traveling together for over 22 years and this is the first time we left a place early. If you want experiential travel, it might be a bad experience.

    Tipi
    Steffie S.

    "There are so many places to see, restaurants to try, experiences to have, why do anything twice?" Generally, that is my motto, but Basecamp Terlingua made me make an exception! I stayed in the tipis here three years ago with one of my best friends while we attended a photography workshop in Big Bend. I was truly stunned that a five-star tipi experience even existed. I was expecting to "rough" it, but that was certainly not the case. The tipis are HUGE inside. There are cement steps descending into each tipi. I'm sure this keeps it both warm and cool inside. There is a portable AC unit as well as a space heater, electric blankets with individual side controls for both the KING-Sized bed and fold out couch. Divine! The rugs on the floor give you a warm, cozy, homey feel. A small kitchenette is in each tipi too! A (bigger than dorm-sized) refrigerator, basin for washing up, coffee mugs, bowls,silverware (yay! No plastic or styrofoam) and a coffeemaker with a full selection of coffees to choose from (it was not fully stocked on my second stay with my kids which lead to a "fight" for the hot chocolates- ah well). I made chili for our trip and was able to heat it up in the full power microwave provided. There are two chairs outside by the fire pit, which thankfully I remembered to bring extra chairs so we could all enjoy s'mores by the fire each night of our two night stay. I brought firewood and kindling from Austin to avoid hunting for a place to buy it once there. What about the bathroom situation, you ask? There's a wash house with flush toilets, fantastic rain showers, hot water, body wash, shampoo, cream rinse, and lotion provided. Oh, and space heaters to keep you warm while you dry off. Here's the only drawback- we went during a busy time- sometimes, there was a wait for one of the four private wash areas, and the circuit breakers would flip off if too many people were running heaters and drying their hair. Not a dealbreaker for me, and they were prompt to fix the issues. I loved my time at the tipis both with my bestie and my kids. If your not a "camper", let me tell you, this is a experience you'd enjoy. Oh, one more thing- the view, the sky- both at night and the morning. Just breathtaking. Get outside, go for some hikes in Big Bend, and come "home" to your tipi. Let me know if you try it. I just know you'll love it!

    Bird crap covered tarp we were told to sleep under.
    Sabrina M.

    The nomad tipi was disgusting. The tarp on our bed was covered in bird crap. The tipi was also covered in crap. It rains in the tipis and their advice was to sleep under the bird turd covered tarp. The do not give refunds.

    Night time.
    John M.

    This was an amazing place to stay at. We were visiting Big Bend National Park and decided to stay in the Bubble Tents available here. It was very clean and we had a unique experience. There was WiFi available as well as toilet and shower. There was also a pool nearby which faced the mountains. Overall, we had a great experience and would highly recommend the Bubble Tents available at this place.

    Bubble 1: As you walk into the bedroom.
    Kristine F.

    My totally awesome boo surprised me with an overnight stay in Bubble 1!! It was far more than what I ever expected! It was like camping with luxury style! As you park there are wagons waiting to help assist you with your luggage, and the place was super SUPER quiet, we felt bad for being loud dragging the wagons to our bubble...LOL Anyway, it was such a suprise to open the door to see the coffee bar, electricity, and the immediate view when we walked into our room. I was blown away on how truly beautiful and seriously romantic everything was! And of course, I'm so spoiled, I truly enjoyed the fully functional bathroom! They don't sell wood, so we were prepared and brought our own...and really enjoyed sitting outside next to the campfire. Unfortunately, it was overcast so we didn't get to see the stars, but in the middle of the night we woke up to see that they peeked out to say hello!! So, if you want to really have a luxurious, romantic outdoor experience in the desert area, this is a must!!

    Coffee room
    Melissa M.

    5 STAR! We stayed in a Lotus Tent from March 28 - 31, 2021. We booked it to be there immediately after the Texas spring breaks had finished. The staff was responsive via email before we arrived when I added an additional night to our stay (3 nights instead of 2). Check in and out is self check in. You get an email with all the details and a map. We arrived a little early but our lotus tent was ready. You use some the self service carts to move your items into the tent. Our tent was amazing. It had a heater and swamp cooler, heated blanket, coffee machine, large mini fridge, water filter, and sing. There were outlets for our devices to charge. There is a shared bath house that has 6 toilet rooms and 4 shower rooms. All are clean, spacious, and there was never a wait to use one. The lotus tents and teepees share the toilets and shower rooms. There is also a coffee room which was nice. Even though we had a coffee set up in our tent, we sat in the coffee room to get the best WIFI signal. The WIFI in the bathhouse/coffee room is very good. The bed was so comfortable, the tent was fantastic and had everything we could want. The tents and teepees were all fully booked but parking was no problem. Each lotus tent had its own pair of chairs and a fire pit (bring your own wood). My only issue (not with Basecamp management) is that it was clearly written that quiet hours were 10pm - 8am. One teepee partied LOUDLY until 12:30am. I was glad we were in a tent far from them, but they were inconsiderate. Each tent was supplied with ear plugs, so we could have used those. In the early morning, a few people didn't think about others sleeping as they loudly talked as they walked to the bathhouse. They were just not thinking. This is just part of the experience of sleeping in a tent with canvas walls with are thin and you can hear through. It was ok and we just wish everyone realized some of us are there to get up early and hike. I did have to get up one night in the middle of the night to use the bathroom. The bathhouse is well lit and no problem navigating there in the middle of the night. One thing that Basecamp Terlingua could do is put some signage at the road you turn on. The location of the tents is perfect. Close enough to everything but no right on the main road. Great location, minutes from restaurants and the main road. We are already trying to figure out when we can go back to Basecamp Terlingua and planning to go with friends. Such a wonderful experience!

    Many choices of colors to choose for your bubble.
    Heidy M.

    We were on a road trip through Texas and stayed here for two nights. Everything was perfect from arrival to checkout. We had one small issue with a lamp but the was fixed promptly and without hesitation. Parking was easy and the dirt road wasn't terrible, access to our bubble was smooth and we just fell in love with it. The bed was comfortable and the bubble stayed cool in the day. We did use the heater one night and it worked great. The shower is a perfect temperature and they do supply shampoo, conditioner and body soap. Mini fridge with creamer, a coffee maker, mugs, sugar and disposable cups are all available. Our hot tub was a constant 103° and perfect for looking at the stars. We did use the fire pit and bought wood and s'mores ingredients at the local Cottonwood grocery store. The prices weren't bad at all and we also bought our wine here. The store is great for almost anything you could possibly need. We miss our bubble already and definitely recommend staying here for a few nights while you explore Terlingua! Enjoy.

    Sun rise ; need I say more?
    Laura S.

    Minutes from ghost town Terlingua. Super cool place to stay. Private. Quiet. Stylish. Unique. Clean. Comfortable. We stayed in a bubble. Left the tarp on the first night. Took it off the 2nd. The stars shine in and so does the moon. The road up is steep but well worth it. We loved it and are looking for more bubbles around the world to stay in. We hope to come back again. Highly recommend.

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    Incredible feeling when you are lying in your bed with a clear view of millions of stars! We thoroughly enjoyed our night in the bubble.

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    Highly recommend. Loved our stay and will return. Very fun for all ages and star gazing is amazing.

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    Did anyone stay in one of the 10 bubbles that surrounds the community pool? I'm wondering if it was noisy after 11pm? Thanks!

    Hi Trish! This is Aja the Property Manager. We have guests in our Bubble Terlingua Property daily. We ask are guests to observe the quiet hours of 9pm-8am. Any complaints should be directed to info@basecampterlingua.com and we will deal with it… Read more

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    The only hiccups I had were random beetles showing up in our tipi in the morning but that was to be expected.

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    Big Bend National Park - Big Bend Welcoming

    Big Bend National Park

    4.7(155 reviews)
    24.1 mi

    My husband and I made a trip out to Big Bend National Park before the Texas summer heat.....but it…read morewas unfortunately unseasonably hot this year. The dessert was beautiful and the park as a whole was very well taken care of! Old Mine Trail: Since we went around "Spring Break", the parking lot was very busy and spaces were limited. I would recommend downloading the "All Trails" app to gauge how busy the trails are. By 7:30, all the spots in the small parking lot were already taken. The trail itself was very well managed. Although the parking lot was busy, the trail was not bad! We were pretty spaced out between hikers! Take lots of water and snacks! The views up top are spectacular. Star Gazing: We were at Sotol Vista (for panoramic stars). The stars were especially beautiful inside the park because there was no light pollution (aside from the headlights from passing cars down below us).

    I once hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and spent a few nights camping down there. While…read moredown there, an elderly man easily every bit of 70 years old asked me if it was my 1st time down at the bottom. I told him that it was and asked him if it was his 1st time. He chuckled and said, "No this is my Sanctuary". After my 3rd visit to Big Bend in 12 years, I think Big Bend may be my sanctuary. Big Bend is in the middle of nowhere. You do not just stumble upon Big Bend; it is a planned destination. You won't find a Gatlinburg like town next to it or an exit sign off the interstate saying 8 miles from here. It's miles from anything. The type of place you don't pass a gas station, and you carry a case of water in the vehicle. We have hiked various trails before and canoed Santa Elena Canyon, but I will focus on the trails we hiked this visit. Note: I have only done day hiking here, so no Insite in this review about backpacking although I would love to at some point. We started off at the visitor's center at Panther Junction as everyone should do in my opinion. Rangers can give you up to the minute updates like telling us the Hot Springs road was still closed because of a flood this past July (2025). She said we could still hike it but it would add an additional 4 miles (2 each way) to our trip. Good Insite. Our 1st hike was a short one in Boquillas Canyon. It was a short 1.4-mile round trip up a small cliff and back down to the Rio Grande river. It was an extremely easy hike that anyone who can walk can do. we then did a forementioned Hot Springs hike. This is a very cool spot with old, abandoned buildings from a time when the area was a resort. There is still a hot spring alongside the river that had people soaking as we walked past. The only downfall of the area was it still hadn't been repaired since the flood, so picnic tables were under sand, and I don't want to tell you what the bathroom looked like. The next day we did the Window Trail and it's a 5.6 miles hike right in the middle of the Chisos Basin. This one was I guess I would call moderate, but I am also an overweight old fart. It's really not bad except if it's hot out because you will be in the direct sun and the small number of switchbacks on your return trip. Other than that, the views are gorgeous. Just don't slide off the rocks at the "window", it's a long way down. The last hike we did was the Grapevine Hill's Trail aka The Balanced Rock. This one is a little more challenging to get to as you have to drive miles down a dirt road that is a little rocky. You don't need a 4-wheel drive, just don't be a speed demon. The hike itself is short, 2.2 miles each way and 95 percent of it is easy. The last little bit is a rock scramble up to see the balanced rock. It is worth it. Amazing views. We had the whole area to ourselves for most of the hike but saw lots of people on the way back so go early. Big Bend is amazing but requires some planning. Don't wing it. Bring lots of water and be smart. Cell service is limited but a lot better than 13 years ago.

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    Venga

    4.1(109 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Although I was only in the area for 4 days, Venga became a morning ritual. Sunrise, coffee and…read morebreakfast at Venga, run my day, sleep and repeat. The coffee is fine, speciality but pretty simple, and the food works, but I'm confident this spot is so popular for their other offering. The aesthetic pet friendly patio, spacious interior, variety of plants, and purchasable local artwork set it apart for anything and everything you'll find in the area. In fact, if you have a couple minutes to spare, it's worth stopping in, grabbing a drink, and treating the spot like a museum/local store. From tshirts, to hiking gear, to small local products, cacti and more, there's a little something for everyone, Protip: visit them at sunrise for an unrivaled majestic experience. :)

    What a fun little spot!…read more Celebrated my wife's birthday with some glamping nearby and hit this joint on our way out of town. It's a fun mix of art studio meets gift shop meets outdoor store meets coffee shop meets restaurant. The vibe was something that would totally work even in the biggest city. My wife opted for the avocado toast, which was huge and piled high with all the goodness you'd expect. I opted for the breakfast burrito. The food was great, the salsa served with the burrito was so flavorful and not overly spicy. The food was maybe a little too expensive, but we're in the middle of nowhere, so I get it. Cannot complain one iota about the food or vibe. Some of y'all will probably roll your eyes for the reason for my one missing star. They don't have an espresso machine. I mean, call me a big city guy, but when I see a place advertising COFFEE, I assume they run the gamut: lattes, espressos, etc. Nope, this joint just offers black coffee, which disappointed my fru fru coffee drinking wife. Had to stop in Alpine for her fix. I'd be interested to know why they don't sell espresso drinks because I think they'd sell ... Overall: definitely worth a visit.

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    El Dorado Hotel - View of the outdoor patio of the High Sierra Bar and Grill from our balcony.

    El Dorado Hotel

    3.2(61 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Stole my money! Made Reservations as soon as it went through dates changed. I called immediately…read more Lady said she would fix it no problem. Fifth person that called that week same thing happened. All I wanted was for them to fix it or refund my money. No one would return my call. No one would even answer the phones. Found out that lady quit. I mean if that's how they run a business does not surprise me!!! If you work hard and like your money stay away.

    TERRIBLE! Before booking make sure to read the other reviews and look elsewhere to stay. We had…read moreroom 16 which thankfully was on the second floor. It reminded me of some of the poorly maintained Brooklyn AirBnBs that I've stayed in. Owner repaired DIY property and done very poorly. I do understand Terlingua is in the middle of nowhere but there are standards. The good: It's super close to Big Bend and there is a small deck patio for room 16. The cafe on site was decent and the food was surprisingly good. A lot of items on the menu were not available due to the Spring Break crazyness which was consistent everywhere. SHOUTOUT TO KYLE WHO IS ONE OF THE WAITERS. KYLE IS THE BEST THING TO EVER HAPPEN TO THE EL DORADO HOTEL AND SHOULD BE PUT IN CHARGE. I added one star for his awesomeness. The bad: Everything.... Upon arrival the girl in charge checked us in and was nice. However she kept doing to opposite of what she said she would do or per our requests. Example: Can we get two bath towels? Result: Two blankets delivered. The room has a large Jacuzzi tub that was out of order. Dirty and tiles all around the tub had either fallen off and placed in the tub or were about to fall off. Thankfully the shower worked and the knob to turn the water on had been replaced with a golf ball. No lie. The tile floor had broken tiles all over the room. My son cut is foot on one on day two. There were so many that the owners simply put an area rug over to cover part of the problem. For reference, the tile installed on the floor is wall tile and not floor tile so no surprise it broke. The vanity sink was interesting and was on a raised platform. It creaked with each step and felt like it was going to give way at any moment. One afternoon, the WATER randomly TURNED OFF. Girl in charge had no idea and it took an hour to get it back on. Apparently it was being worked on but they just didn't bother to tell anyone. Let's not forget that the bathroom has a double shower curtain for a door. I hope your family and or friends are okay with listening to you go to the bathroom. In short, this place could be really cool but the owners lack of effort in keeping the place in at least a Motel 6 level of quality just kills it. Owner suggestion: Demo the jacuzzi tub and wall off the shower and toilet. Paint and replace floor with vinyl LVT.

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    El Dorado Hotel - Bed to the left, huge bathroom to the right

    Bed to the left, huge bathroom to the right

    El Dorado Hotel - Couldn't open the window because of the ripped screen

    Couldn't open the window because of the ripped screen

    El Dorado Hotel - Entrance to High Sierra Bar and Grill

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    Entrance to High Sierra Bar and Grill

    Big Bend Station - Station Exterior

    Big Bend Station

    2.4(80 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    It's not the cleanest of places but it's not too bad, and it's close to everything in the area…read morethat's worth seeing so that's nice. While we were on our visit the restaurant that's on site was closed but I'm assuming that was a temporary thing. Honestly, I find myself somewhere in between a good review and a bad review. I can't really compare to anything because I haven't stayed at any other accommodations in the area. It'll probably suit your needs if you're not too picky. one nice thing I can't point out is if it's the needs for everyone a motel if you like sleeping indoors in RV site if you have one and it primitive Campground all at the same location

    We recently stayed here in a lodge room for a couple of nights while visiting Big Bend National…read morePark. It was OK. That's it. Nothing great and . . . we felt it was WAY over priced for what you get. There are other options in the area that are much nicer and similarly priced if you can reserve those. Do your research, look around and plan ahead. Thankfully we had a room with two queen beds -- which were comfortable -- and we used both because the top sheets were twin size and didn't even cover the entire top of the mattress. It was clean . . . as much as possible in such a dusty, dry climate. These units have supposedly been recently refurbished, but they need to pay a bit more attention to details (like the sheets) if charging this much. A rug or two to wipe dust from our feet before entering would have been helpful. The sink was new and nice, but the toilet was tiny, low to the floor and old with a big water tank and it flushed really sloowww. No excuse for that these days. Get nicer, more efficient toilets! People available to help or answer questions were scarce and food options not very forthcoming. There are a few places to go for dinner and/or coffee (4-6 miles away), but not a lot of options. Just know that this is a pretty bare bones facility in a pretty bare bones west Texas town . . . Bottom line, if you can't find anything else and don't mind 'semi' roughing it for a few days, you'll be fine. On the other hand, if you expect more for your $275/night, then you're probably not going to like this place.

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    Big Bend Station - Art Fairs, BBQs, and Weekend Fiestas are often scheduled for our Party Barn. Schedule your next occasion.

    Art Fairs, BBQs, and Weekend Fiestas are often scheduled for our Party Barn. Schedule your next occasion.

    Big Bend Station - Station Room

    Station Room

    Big Bend Station - Scenic Big Bend

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    Scenic Big Bend

    Maverick RV Park - Enjoying the evening

    Maverick RV Park

    4.5(28 reviews)
    10.9 mi

    Outstanding RV Stay in West Texas - Maverick Ranch RV Park, Lajitas…read more Texans are known for their hospitality, and the staff at The Maverick Ranch RV Park in Lajitas, TX absolutely lived up to that reputation. Friendly, polite, and helpful, they made check-in and check-out quick and informative--handing out maps with local highlights and always being available if needed. The park itself is well-equipped: * Full hookups * Spacious, pull-through RV sites * Clean bathrooms with showers * Laundry facilities * Heated pool * Paved roads and level pads for easy setup The bathrooms were consistently clean and always available--huge plus. The lodge is a real highlight. Think "Texas-sized" with multiple leather couches, a poker table, dining space, and a full kitchen. It connects to a large laundry room with plenty of machines and seating--making laundry day feel like less of a chore. Connectivity was surprisingly solid given the remote location near the Mexico border. While our hotspot struggled to get even two bars, the park's Wi-Fi came through just fine. A few tips for travelers: * There's no ice machine or propane refill on-site, but the nearby market carries both. * STOCK UP in Alpine before heading down--gas, propane, drinks, and food are all pricier here. * Most RV sites include picnic tables and fire pits. Bring your own firewood unless you want to pay $10.99 per bundle. * There's no shade, so make sure your AC and awning are ready to go to war with the sun. Exploring the area: * Lajitas is about 20 miles from Big Bend National Park--the main reason most people come. * Don't miss Terlingua Ghost Town (~15 miles away) for a fun local vibe. The Boathouse offers cheap beer, live music, and friendly locals. Nearby, High Sierra Bar & Grill has great food and seriously good chili. * For stunning scenery, drive the 50-mile stretch to Presidio--incredible views and the cheapest gas in the region. Nighttime Pro Tips: It gets pitch black out here. The park has well-marked, smooth roads with reflectors, but bring a soft flashlight and use low beams when arriving after dark. They have a no-outdoor-light policy after 9 PM--great for stargazing, so respect it and enjoy the night sky. Final Thoughts: The Maverick Ranch RV Park delivers excellent value, especially given its remote location. Yes, prices are a bit higher due to that, but the amenities, atmosphere, and proximity to Big Bend make it more than worth it. After a long day hiking or exploring, a refreshing dip in the pool is the cherry on top.

    We stayed here four nights for Spring Break. We enjoyed the site, it was clean and quiet. The kids…read moreloved the heated pool. Everything we needed was here. The laundry facilities were fine...I just wish they had coin machines as the office was closed so I had to drive to the hotel and buy rolls from the front desk. Wi-Fi was mostly good. A little spotty. Cell service was 1 bar, but it worked. It was nice that we could charge stuff back to our "room." It was a great stay! Thank you.

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    Maverick RV Park - View from our site

    View from our site

    Maverick RV Park - Rv site

    Rv site

    Maverick RV Park

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