Terlingua, TX

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Sunset over Field in Terlingua, Texas
Sunset over Field in Terlingua, Texas
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

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Terlingua Ranch Lodge

Terlingua Ranch Lodge

3 out of 5
16000 Terlingua Ranch Rd Terlingua TX
The price is AED 460 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
AED 460
AED 519 total
26 Feb - 27 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! (567 reviews)
Terlingua Ranch Lodge was very enjoyable experience. It was our family's first time out of Big Bend and its location and facilities just added to the experience.

Reviewed on 17 February 2026

Terlingua Ranch Lodge
Big Bend Station

Big Bend Station

2 out of 5
53623 Texas 118 Terlingua TX
The price is AED 675 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
AED 675
AED 763 total
24 Feb - 25 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! (151 reviews)
Clean room and friendly and helpful staff. PERFECT jump on point for Big Bend NP and Terlingua.

Reviewed on 14 February 2026

Big Bend Station
Lajitas Golf Resort and Spa

Lajitas Golf Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
21701 FM 170 Terlingua TX
The price is AED 823 per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
AED 823
AED 930 total
27 Feb - 28 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! (935 reviews)
Quiet pleasant stay

Reviewed on 18 February 2026

Lajitas Golf Resort and Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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
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! (42 reviews)
Fantastic location and close to the park entrance. A-Frame house was really good and had a good basic kitchen for after hike dinner. The bed is memory foam and comfortable, and the shower has good pressure. Star gazing on the clear nights, low moon light is awesome. Other than the static shocks after ...

Reviewed on 15 February 2026

Stardust Big Bend Luxury A-Frames
Southern Boho inspired Geodesic Dome nestled up next to Big Bend National Park.

Southern Boho inspired Geodesic Dome nestled up next to Big Bend National Park.

2 out of 5
Terlingua TX
Stay at this campground in Terlingua. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Starlight Theatre and Big Bend Library ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
Awesome !

Reviewed on 19 February 2026

Southern Boho inspired Geodesic Dome nestled up next to Big Bend National Park.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Terlingua

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