Terlingua, TX

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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 ₩199,678 per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
₩199,678
₩225,636 total
Feb 5 - Feb 6
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! (142 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

Big Bend Station
Terlingua Ranch Lodge

Terlingua Ranch Lodge

3 out of 5
16000 Terlingua Ranch Rd Terlingua TX
The price is ₩193,017 per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
₩193,017
₩218,109 total
Feb 5 - Feb 6
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! (560 reviews)
Room was perfect. Very clean and nicely decorated. Bed was very comfortable. And it was nice to have a small couch. If you're considering going just realize that there is no cell phone service and no TV. At night we were able to connect our iPad to their WiFi and watch movies.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 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 ₩233,611 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
₩233,611
₩263,980 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
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! (926 reviews)
Diamond in the rough

Reviewed on Jan 29, 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.
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! (41 reviews)
Very clean. They thought about every detail. They had everything you could possibly need. Tjey have an instruction book on how to make your stay very convenient.

Reviewed on Jan 29, 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 Nov 7, 2025

Terlingua Nights Cabins
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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4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
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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.

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