We found Rancho Topanga just googling tent campsites and are so happy we did. The property has…read moregorgeous views, lots of cacti (my favorite). All the sites had a picnic table, a faucet with running water, dumpsters and some had a canopy so bring your own if you're unsure if yours does. Also a ring for fire pit is included but bring your own firewood! Best of all their showers have hot water, we were here in January so it got chilly at sundown. Toilets have a heater inside and the sink to wash dishes or your hands also has hot water. Affordable and very quick drive to Big Bend!

This is such an amazing place, I highly recommend it to anyone!!! This place has everything you…read moreneed from showers to ice and firewood. It's very quiet, has great views and amazing stargazing!! The family that runs the campground is very nice and extremely helpful! I was in a bit of a situation with my vehicle while I was there. I didn't realize my car was low on oil, I started panicking and didn't know where I could get some or if my car could make it to town. Guy (the owner) kindly helped me out of this situation! Like I said, I highly recommend this place!! Amazing family and community!!! Thank you, guy, for such a wonderful experience and saving the day!!!

Very responsive on email and accommodating! We needed a…read moreplace to charge our electric vehicle overnight so that could make it to Fort Stockton after touring Big Bend. We booked an RV site about a week in advance, checked in on line while in Fort Stockton (and still had cell service), and came in after hours, our reservation info was waiting in a folder hanging on the office door, quickly found our site, which luckily was near the Rec Hall/bathrooms...a lifesaver when it's 38 degrees overnight. Bathrooms were private and spacious, the rec hall had a kitchen to prepare meals and wifi worked great! Perfect solution for EV owners who want to make the trek out to the remote wild West Texas area! Recommended!

Quiet. Centrally located to big avenue BP, Terlingua, and Big Bend Ranch SP…read more 5 Stars. ,

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.

This was a nice campground in a beautiful location and very well kept. My site was very private…read morewith plenty of cover. The mountains around the site were beautiful! The bathrooms were just a short walk away. Make sure to check your boots for critters.

These are the best campgrounds in the park! You are literally in the middle of breathtaking…read moremountains like the Casa Blanca, and the highest point of the park as well (South Rim and Emory Peak). The rangers greet you once you come in and introduce themselves. They are very nice and knowledgeable of the area and can give you major tips and precautions such as don't forget to clean up your mess as all sorts of animals smell it especially if left unattended (like bears). Each campground has a bear certified lock and it works good. The rangers also gave tips on which activities can fit into the number of days of your itinerary! It was the best experience. Finally, I recommend downloading the park on your offline maps so it can be accessed without any service (map is also given at entrance) and consider coming during the Fall as camping in a rainy season is not for beginners and is tedious.

If you are the type that likes to get away from the big city and semi off the grid, this is the…read moreplace for you. This was a lodge cabin that my family has booked with a few times now and have had a good experience every time. The people we checked in with were very nice and made sure to let us know who to contact or go to if needed. You could buy souvenirs there too if you want. The place can be pricy to rent but I think it is worth it if you like solitude and camping. They also have a restaurant in walking distance called 'Bad Rabbit Cafe' that had decent lunch and good coffee you can grab in the morning. Being out where you can actually see stars and observe some wild animals was the best part. The cabin itself was very cozy. They have a binder with good information on places around and numbers incase you need assistance. It had a heater you could use to beat the cold and came with a mini fridge to put your stuff in. The shower/bathroom was a good size, and the water got nice and hot very quickly. You do have neighbors, and the walls are somewhat thin, so be aware of that. You do have your own little deck you can sit outside and just enjoy the view. Be aware, even though they do have wifi, it's not really the greatest (you are somewhat far from town), but in the restaurant, I was able to get connection easy. I would absolutely recommend coming here for anyone interested in camping or visiting the Big Bend National Park. If you do come here, make sure you have a vehicle that can handle dirt roads as there are paths out here you will take off road.

**This is a 3.5 star review.**…read more This place is really close to being off the grid, but there are just enough amenities to keep you comfy. It's also a fantastic place to take photos of the stars. The staff: Wonderful! Everyone I encountered made me feel like a million bucks. I encourage you to ask them how they ended up here, because their stories are wonderful. The room: We stayed in #28, which was close to everything, including the laundry, office and restaurant. I liked the convenience, but would've preferred a room a few hundred yards away so that I didn't have to dodge generators and power lines for my nightly photo shoots of the galaxy. -- The beds were comfortable, and the rooms were clean. Question though: Why would you put a refrigerator in the room and not a TV or microwave? Additional amenities: There is laundry here, as well as ice, snacks and a few essentials available at the HQ. Other comments: One other reviewer complained that this place wasn't close to Terlingua and listed Alpine on the GPS. He's right and he's wrong. First, it's called Terlingua Ranch Lodge, and it has a Terlingua postal address. Secondly, 40 miles is nothing to these folks. I talked to someone at the desk whose daughter attends public school in Terlingua and takes a 45-minute bus ride every morning. Finally, my GPS also says Alpine, despite that Alpine is 70 miles up the road. GPS also misspelled my last home address. So what! Nothing is close here! It's SW Texas, for crying out loud. -- I would highly recommend renting a car or SUV to visit this place as the last few miles of the trip on the ranch road is covered in loose rock. I experienced one window chip, and I'm pretty sure that there are some dents on the undercarriage. Thank goodness my credit card includes insurance on rental cars. And thank goodness someone advised me not to take my own car. Finally, though I highly recommend this place, I think they suffer from an identity crisis. On one hand, I can pretty much buy anything I need at the office; eat what I want at the restaurant; do my laundry; get decent internet access; take a hot shower, and set the room temperature to a comfortable 72 degrees to sleep on a nice mattress. This place obviously doesn't want to be known as "off the grid," so why not put TVs in the rooms and a microwave and coffee maker? Either way, I would certainly stay here again.

Need a place to plug in your RV with sewer, water and electric? Want a table? Call Leon! He came to…read moresave us as Apple Maps lead us astray. I would stay with them when/if I go back out there. The bathroom is kept clean(everyone please be mindful of others and turn the light off inside). Our neighbors were great as well! I loved the star views and certainly miss them with light pollution at home. Leon and the camp is awesome! Make your reservations- go see them!

Awful place! We had a reservation to charge our EV. The lady working on the day we called assured…read moreus there'd be no problem with charging our car here at the RV park while we stayed next door. When we arrived, he told us we weren't allowed to stay because he'd changed his policy on EV's since making my reservation less than a week and a half ago! He was rude, but that was fine, the place was run down anyway and I didn't want my new car around this type of place anyway. So, I immediately left a one star review on another site documenting my factual experience. A bit later, when I'd already found two places that agreed to let me charge nearby, the owner started texting me inappropriate and threatening messages telling me to "go back to where I came from," and worse. I uploaded those images so that other potential customers can see how unprofessional the owner is. Stay away if you value your safety!

I highly recommend The Summit at Big Bend. The location exceeded my expectations. Do expect to be…read morevery independent during your stay as there's no reception or highly visible team on site. I stayed in one of the Super Stargazing domes. These are equipped with a sink, mini refrigerator, and a couch. The place was extremely clean. Everything was comfortable and cozy. There are community spaces with loads of firewood, a huge outdoor cook space. There are community showers and toilets assigned to 5-6 pods. They were well maintained. I was so excited when I realized there was an outdoor shower. It didn't disappoint! If I ever go back to Big Bend, I'm choosing The Summit in a heartbeat.

Glamping out west can't get much better…read more I promised Liz a glamping style trip to Big Bend and the domes at the a Summit for the bill and them some. 15min east of Terlingua, you get to the entrance road that will lead you to the domes and the two caves on the property. Navigation and checkin instructions were sent to both text and email, and it was easy - airbnb style. We booked Dome #9. Our time wasn't very far from the shared bathrooms and showered. Both were very clean and very modern. We also passed a shared gas grill and semi covered lounge area not 20 meters from our dome. Dome 9 has a queen bed, a sink, a mini fridge, and some lamps for lighting. Each dome has a front window and an adjustable ceiling window allowing natural light or the starlight in. It is A/C controlled - a complete shelter from the blistering West Texas sun. Outside each of the domes, there are a set Adirondack chairs around surrounding a fireplace. There is a cast iron grill should you want to cook. The Summit team provides firewood for free, in the shower building. As the sun goes down we totally lounged and enjoyed the space designated as part of the International Dark Skies area - shooting stars and satellites flying around in the shadows of the Milky Way, all visible to the naked eye. This place made the trip and the stay completely enjoyable. We were less than an hour away from the National Park in one direction and the State Park (Big Bend Ranch via Lajitas) in the other. We will return.

We spent the weekend staying at Bubble 2 at Basecamp. The original plan was to use base camp to go…read moreto Marfa and Big Bend across two days but we ended up spending both days in Marfa. It's about two hours from Marfa to TeraLingua so I would not recommend it. It's more of a stop enroute to Big Bend. If you have an EV, note that the nearest Supercharger is in Alpine. The turn off into base camp was a dirt road with several steep hills. No issues with any well maintained cars but just be aware. The whole area seemed like a scene out of Mad Max with the tipis and junk vehicles around to be honest. A ways down the dirt road was a turn off that was the parking area for Bubble One and Bubble Two. Bubble two is the more secluded one because nothing is viewable from the other bubble for the walk way towards the bubble. The bubble itself as well as the fire pit is secluded from eyes. Bubble one, you can see the fire pit from the walk way. The bubble is actually two bubbles, one for the main bedroom and one for the bathroom. Main room had the AC unit, queen sized bed, two end tables with lamps, two chairs, and one coffee table. The entry way "or airlock" had the Kruger coffee maker, Berkey water filter, and mini fridge. The quality of the furnishings is very nice. It didn't seem cheap or dirty at all. The bed, pillows, and comforter were soft and luxurious to the touch. The toilet looked spotless and the shower area was super clean. Definitely fits the definition of Glamping! Now the thing that everyone comes for -- the amazing view! At night you can see all the stars through the bubble overhead as you lay in bed! If the moon comes up it will diminish the visibility of the stars. Moonless nights are the best for star viewing. The bubble faces east so we got to see the colorful sun rise, although blocked partially by mountains. I highly recommend this as a relaxing experience, especially if you don't like camping outside.

We had been looking forward to this anniversary getaway for SO LONG, and The Bubble exceeded every…read moreexpectation. It was so peaceful. We loved relaxing in the pool and the jacuzzi, and before going to bed we'd look at the stars. We even saw shooting stars (one of my favorite moments!!) The views were AWESOME, and the dome had everything we needed. Most special of all, this is where my fiancé proposed, and it will ALWAYS hold a special place in our hearts. This was hands down the best Airbnb we've ever stayed in. We didn't want to leave. We can't recommend The Bubble enough, and we hope to come back one day to relive this special place.