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
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! (571 reviews)
Everything was as described in the listing. Check in was very easy. The dirt road portion of the drive was not that bad. About three miles of unpaved road.

Reviewed on 25 February 2026

Terlingua Ranch Lodge
Big Bend Station

Big Bend Station

2 out of 5
53623 Texas 118 Terlingua TX
The price is SAR 715 per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
SAR 715
SAR 808 total
27 Feb - 28 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! (158 reviews)
Excellent location, friendly staff, quiet area, updated rooms - AMAZING time here! My only complaint is the mattress was hard for my preference and we could’ve used a towel refresh (but understand the area was in a water restriction). Overall, would absolutely recommend this location to anyone in ...

Reviewed on 25 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 SAR 702 per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
SAR 702
SAR 794 total
28 Feb - 1 Mar
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (936 reviews)
Everything and everyone was wonderful

Reviewed on 25 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 ...
Terlingua Nights Cabins
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.
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 25 February 2026

Stardust Big Bend Luxury A-Frames
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
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5 - Excellent 43%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 9%
2 - Disappointing
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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.