Terlingua, TX

Travel Guide

The Rio Grande River winds 12 miles down Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park, Texas. When the water is high you can come down the 1,500 foot walled canyon. With less water flowing, guides take you 3 to 4 miles up the canyon with some spots having to portage. But take it all in stride because the views are breathtaking. I recommend Big Bend River Tours. You might get lucky and have the guides that take you a half mile up a side canyon. An excellent day excursion in the out of the way national park.
The Rio Grande River winds 12 miles down Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park, Texas. When the water is high you can come down the 1,500 foot walled canyon. With less water flowing, guides take you 3 to 4 miles up the canyon with some spots having to portage. But take it all in stride because the views are breathtaking. I recommend Big Bend River Tours. You might get lucky and have the guides that take you a half mile up a side canyon. An excellent day excursion in the out of the way national park.
View from the mouth of Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend
Santa Elena Canyon 05-17-2017
Santa Elena Canyon is one of three narrow canyons that the Rio Grande has created in what is now Big Bend National Park, Texas.
Big Bend Station

Big Bend Station

2 out of 5
53623 Texas 118 Terlingua TX
The price is AED 475 per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
AED 475
AED 537 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Terlingua. Enjoy free parking, a snack bar/deli, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Big Bend Library and Many Stones are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (140 reviews)
Clean room, fast service

Reviewed on 24 January 2026

Big Bend Station
Terlingua Ranch Lodge

Terlingua Ranch Lodge

3 out of 5
16000 Terlingua Ranch Rd Terlingua TX
The price is AED 450 per night from Feb 12 to Feb 13
AED 450
AED 508 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Terlingua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews.
8.4/10 Very Good! (555 reviews)
It is very nice lodge in such remote area. We had strong internet. The night sky is beautiful and clear you can see so many starts

Reviewed on 28 January 2026

Terlingua Ranch Lodge
Lajitas Golf Resort and Spa

Lajitas Golf Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
21701 FM 170 Terlingua TX
The price is AED 550 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
AED 550
AED 622 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Terlingua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (921 reviews)
Excellent condition of the room and bath.

Reviewed on 23 January 2026

Lajitas Golf Resort and Spa
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Stardust Big Bend Luxury A-Frames

Stardust Big Bend Luxury A-Frames

4 out of 5
23121 FM170 Terlingua TX
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Terlingua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Big Bend Library and Starlight ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
The room was clean, we had everything we could need, the location was perfect! We will definitely be staying again when we return!

Reviewed on 16 January 2026

Stardust Big Bend Luxury A-Frames
Terlingua Nights Cabins

Terlingua Nights Cabins

2 out of 5
53595 TX-118 Terlingua TX
Stay at this campground in Terlingua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hiking/biking on site. Popular attractions Big Bend Library and Many Stones are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (130 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 7 November 2025

Terlingua Nights Cabins
Casa de Creosote: Starry, cozy Off-grid Cabin & Rustic Camping, Terlingua Ranch.

Casa de Creosote: Starry, cozy Off-grid Cabin & Rustic Camping, Terlingua Ranch.

Alpine TX
Stay at this vacation home in Terlingua. Enjoy a garden, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (59 reviews)
Perfect house that had everything we needed

Reviewed on 7 January 2026

Casa de Creosote: Starry, cozy Off-grid Cabin & Rustic Camping, Terlingua Ranch.
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Popular places to visit

View from the mouth of Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend

Santa Elena Canyon

5/5(69 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Santa Elena Canyon during your travels in Terlingua. Amble around this relaxing area's parks, or seek out the golf courses.

Santa Elena Canyon
Many Colors Cliffs

Many Stones

4/5(20 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Many Stones during your stay in Terlingua. Discover the area's stargazing spots and desert landscape.

Many Stones

Barton Warnock Visitor Center

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Barton Warnock Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Lajitas. You can seek out the golf courses and hiking trails in this relaxing area.

Barton Warnock Visitor Center

Big Bend Library

Big Bend Library is just one of the places to see in Terlingua, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the gardens or discover the area's stargazing spots.

Big Bend Library

Starlight Theatre

You can find out about the history of Terlingua with a trip to Starlight Theatre. Wander the gardens or discover the area's stargazing spots.

Starlight Theatre

Mesa de Anguilla

4.5/5(5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Mesa de Anguilla during your travels to Terlingua. Amble around this relaxing area's parks, or seek out the golf courses.

Mesa de Anguilla

Reviews of Terlingua

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
34
5 - Excellent 43%
4 - Good
28
4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
7
3 - Okay 9%
2 - Disappointing
5
2 - Disappointing 6%
1 - Terrible
5
1 - Terrible 6%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I always stop at the Trading Company!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Very small village, wish I had more time to explore the ghost town.

5/5 - Excellent

Jerry

Recommend to anyone

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Awesome ghost town.

5/5 - Excellent

Leo,gfatherof3

Have the chili as often as possible. My wife and grandkids are still talking about how great it was and we want to go back for that alone.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It was a very interesting town.