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
Terlingua Ranch Lodge

Terlingua Ranch Lodge

3 out of 5
16000 Terlingua Ranch Rd Terlingua TX
The price is NT$4,158 per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
NT$4,158
NT$4,698 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
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.
8.6/10 Excellent! (572 reviews)
The room was lovely. My 3 star rating is because the location of the ranch is very isolated and that was not made clear in the booking. It is a 18 mile road off of the main road with the last 3 miles a dirt road. Hard to get to and when we arrived, their restaurant/cafe was closed for renovations ...

Reviewed on 2026/2/26

Terlingua Ranch Lodge
Big Bend Station

Big Bend Station

2 out of 5
53623 Texas 118 Terlingua TX
The price is NT$6,336 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
NT$6,336
NT$7,160 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
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! (159 reviews)
Best location, close to the park, clean room, friendly staff, can't complaint with the price !

Reviewed on 2026/2/27

Big Bend Station
Lajitas Golf Resort and Spa

Lajitas Golf Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
21701 FM 170 Terlingua TX
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (936 reviews)
Everything and everyone was wonderful

Reviewed on 2026/2/25

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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 ...
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
Our stay was wonderful. The staff checked on us throughout our stay. The cabin was clean, bed was comfortable and of course the view was amazing.

Reviewed on 2026/2/25

Stardust Big Bend Luxury A-Frames
Stardust Big Bend Container Home

Stardust Big Bend Container Home

4 out of 5
23121 FM170 Terlingua TX
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Terlingua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Big Bend Library and Starlight ...
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Popular places to visit

View from the mouth of Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend

Santa Elena Canyon

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

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

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

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

Cities near Terlingua

Big Bend National Park

Big Bend National Park

To get to this extremely remote low pool called the Ernst Tinaja, you have to drive a high-clearance or 4WD vehicle on Old Ore Road in Big Bend National Park and hike about a mile. It was sweltering in April but so worth it to see the pink and orange flaky layers of rock laid down by eons of a shallow inland sea. The pool is a scary toxic green, and with its steep sides is a death trap to creatures other than birds or insects. Read more about our Big Bend adventures at https://rvluckyorwhat.com/2016/04/28/big-bend-the-most-amazing-national-park-youve-never-heard-of/ #desert #UStravel #BigBend #NationalPark #Texas #tinaja #hiking #4WD #Jeep #offroading #4wheeling #remote

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