Big Bend Resort & Adventures

At Hwy 118 & Hwy 170, Terlingua, TX 79852

432-371-2218

877-386-4383

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GPS: 29.3294,-103.5338

Big Bend Resort & Adventures is located at At Hwy 118 & Hwy 170, Terlingua, Texas 79852 with a total of 131 campsites. Before your trip to Big Bend Resort & Adventures, check out website at http://bigbendresortadventures.com/ or contact them through 432-371-2218 to know their nightly rates and available discounts.

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude)

29.3294, -103.5338

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude) 29.3294, -103.5338

Overview of Big Bend Resort & Adventures


Last Price Paid: $39

Reported by Overland Geezer on 03.31.2022

Longest RV Reported: 41 feet (Fifth Wheel)

Reported by Cindy & Cristal F on 5.5.2022

Weekly Rate:

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Number of Sites:

131

Pad Type:

gravel

Elevation:

2,591 ft / 789 m

Tent Camping:

Yes

Reviews of Big Bend Resort & Adventures

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  • Convenient location for Big Bend National Park

    Reviewed 31/3/2022

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    Nightly rate: $39

    Days stayed: 4

    Site number: Pop-up area

    Like all the RV campgrounds in this area, you’re camping in the desert. Sandy, dusty, sunny, and windy at times. If you are looking for shade trees and a riverside spot, you need to leave the desert. What you do get here is an adjacent gas station, a good grocery store nearby, and proximity to Big Bend National Park. It’s a good baseca...moreLike all the RV campgrounds in this area, you’re camping in the desert. Sandy, dusty, sunny, and windy at times. If you are looking for shade trees and a riverside spot, you need to leave the desert. What you do get here is an adjacent gas station, a good grocery store nearby, and proximity to Big Bend National Park. It’s a good basecamp for your daily adventures in the Park.

  • Couldn’t get past the sewer smell

    Reviewed 3/11/2021

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    Nightly rate: $30

    Days stayed: 4

    Site number: 93

    Basically a crowded, dirt, parking lot, which I expected, but there is a sewage treatment plant right next to it and the smell is awful. No Verizon service, but ATT was good I was told. WiFi in the lobby only, where I was able to get work done. I’ll look for a different place if I return.

  • Did the job

    Reviewed 8/9/2021

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    Nightly rate: $30

    Days stayed: 4

    This was one of our first trips so not much to compare it to. Next to some sort of plant (like water treatment or sewer or something) so that was not our favorite. It was fine. Everything you need. Felt safe and close enough to park entrance.

  • Not much to write home about

    Reviewed 21/4/2021

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    Days stayed: 2

    Honestly it was just a place to park overnight that had hookups. Close camping spots, seemed disorganized on how to book, no nicer amenities, but positive, great that it's near the park!

  • Should have believed the other reviews

    Reviewed 11/4/2021

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    Nightly rate: $44

    Days stayed: 1

    Site number: 57

    Want to have Internet? Don’t count on it unless you walk up to the office. Want to do your laundry? Don’t count on it unless it’s between nine and five. Wouldn’t you rather be in the national park then? Want to sleep with your windows open to enjoy the sweet cool desert breeze? Don’t count on it. Faint odors from the nearby sewage trea...moreWant to have Internet? Don’t count on it unless you walk up to the office. Want to do your laundry? Don’t count on it unless it’s between nine and five. Wouldn’t you rather be in the national park then? Want to sleep with your windows open to enjoy the sweet cool desert breeze? Don’t count on it. Faint odors from the nearby sewage treatment plant on the hill (the view) waft into your window and wake you up. No wonder the rig parked by the plant had it’s AC running all night when it was 60 outside. And don’t get me started about the water. It had a strange taste that coated the back of my tongue. Who knows what was seeping into the water supply?At least the dogs loved rolling in the dirt all around.

  • OK Place when Big Bend is Full

    Reviewed 10/4/2021

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    Nightly rate: $45

    Days stayed: 3

    Site number: 9

    We stayed here 3 nights with friends to visit Big Bend Natl Park. We found this place over-priced and the restrooms were not kept clean. Showers require quarters even though we paid RV rates. The staff were very friendly and accommodating but this was not worth the price. Gas and small convenience store were handy. The Cotton Wood Mark...moreWe stayed here 3 nights with friends to visit Big Bend Natl Park. We found this place over-priced and the restrooms were not kept clean. Showers require quarters even though we paid RV rates. The staff were very friendly and accommodating but this was not worth the price. Gas and small convenience store were handy. The Cotton Wood Market is a great place to pick up some groceries and it was only 1.5 miles away. I wish we could say this resort had a good vibe, but it did not meet expectations for the cost.

  • The man was far from resort and adventures title. Not even close. Told me to go find out myself!!

    Reviewed 29/1/2021

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    Days stayed: 3

    Site number: 45

    Well. It was a last second, plan C. It’s SUPER close to Big Bend. That is the only reason it gets any stars. The lady at the desk was amazing. The man thE opposite of that. The giant sign that says must wear masks is a complete lie. The man and a long timer were standing there with chin straps on and didn’t even have the decency...moreWell. It was a last second, plan C. It’s SUPER close to Big Bend. That is the only reason it gets any stars. The lady at the desk was amazing. The man thE opposite of that. The giant sign that says must wear masks is a complete lie. The man and a long timer were standing there with chin straps on and didn’t even have the decency to put them on correctly when I walked in. I asked for a map. He asked of what. ????‍♀️ Texas. We had no WiFi so I needed a map. He said no. I said how about an atlas. He said no. I asked about the horse back riding across the street, he told me to go ask them! Some resort and adventures! Total turn off. Will never stay at this hole again. Don’t go in the bathrooms. Gross. The long timers love to just stare, made me uncomfortable. They say WiFi but that’s a crock also. There’s no such thing. I had better WiFi deep in the park! I would never stay here again and never recommend it. They call themselves a resort and adventures place but I would never put them on that category!

  • Gets the job done

    Reviewed 17/1/2021

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    Nightly rate: $44

    Days stayed: 1

    Site number: 25

    Close to big bend. Seemed like the nicer of the nearby RV parks. It was nice to have a shade tree over our site. NO WIFI and limited 3G service. Didn’t use bathrooms or showers. Water pressure is lower than our onboard pump, but we still used it.

  • Nice Place to Stay for a visit to the area

    Reviewed 27/5/2020

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    Nightly rate: $29

    Days stayed: 2

    Site number: 24

    We ended up camping here when we couldn't establish use privileges at a local boondocking site. The entire area was just opening up amidst COVID-19 so there were only 4-5 other RVs in the main park. The staff was quite friendly and helpful. Raul at the front desk was able to give us some great places to visit with our young children...moreWe ended up camping here when we couldn't establish use privileges at a local boondocking site. The entire area was just opening up amidst COVID-19 so there were only 4-5 other RVs in the main park. The staff was quite friendly and helpful. Raul at the front desk was able to give us some great places to visit with our young children that were easily accessible to little kids. The shop, shower, and, laundry hours were all modified due to COVID 19 which was inconvenient, but the security offered to open the bathrooms for us when we neede them. The picnic tables were freshly stained, and bathrooms extremely clean. The Showers were prepaid for $2 but lasted a LONG time, at least 10-15 minutes. There was security around in the evening and throughout the night as well as a sheriff deputy staying on property overnight which was very nice. There are 2 main highways that form a T in front of the resort. When vehicles entered one highway at night, their lights shown right into our camper, but choosing another spot would have changed that dramatically. There was more traffic then we expected given how sparsely populated the park was. We saw other RV parks in the area, but this one looked the nicest. We did not have cell service for about an hour drive prior to reaching the site, as well as throughout our time there. Wifi was available for free and we could pick it up at our site.

  • Won’t return

    Reviewed 25/1/2020

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    Nightly rate: $44

    Days stayed: 3

    Site number: 42

    The booking process was easy and efficient. We booked this location months in advance as it was one of the few places close to Big Bend National Park. With that said the condition of this RV park is pretty bad. You are essentially paying $44 or more to park in a dusty lot. There are numbered spaces but that is about it. Our spot was ne...moreThe booking process was easy and efficient. We booked this location months in advance as it was one of the few places close to Big Bend National Park. With that said the condition of this RV park is pretty bad. You are essentially paying $44 or more to park in a dusty lot. There are numbered spaces but that is about it. Our spot was nestled in between the back ally of a gas station along with about half a dozen dumpsters. The bathrooms are just shared public restrooms that include a shower that you pay for in coins- $2 for six minutes. Speaking of bathrooms - one of two stalls looked like a murder scene and the other toilet did not flush. There is also what looked to be a water treatment facility next door that made plenty of noise all night long- akin to someone running a generator for 12 hours. It’s only competition was incessant dog barking.

  • Easy Access after dark

    Reviewed 4/1/2020

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    Nightly rate: $49

    Days stayed: 1

    Site number: 35

    We thought we had mapped out a place to stay in Terlingua but couldn’t seem to find it. We didn’t want to risk getting stuck so we turned around where we could and checked into this place. It was after dark. They office staff was very friendly, gave us a map to guide us to our spot. The spaces are a good size, and mostly pull through. ...moreWe thought we had mapped out a place to stay in Terlingua but couldn’t seem to find it. We didn’t want to risk getting stuck so we turned around where we could and checked into this place. It was after dark. They office staff was very friendly, gave us a map to guide us to our spot. The spaces are a good size, and mostly pull through. The price was a bit high we thought for the area, but we needed a spot so we went for it. The park is well cared for. Utilities were good. If it were priced closer to the average in town we would have stayed.

  • It was OK

    Reviewed 10/7/2019

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    Nightly rate: $39

    Days stayed: 7

    Site number: 53

    Big Bend Resort & Adventures – Study Butte-Terlinqua, TXWe stayed here for a week in early March 2019 while we were visiting Big Bend National Park. Our site 53 was very unlevel, pad was gravel, and a back in site, although they have lots of pull-throughs for larger rigs. The site was FHU, 30/50 amp and it wasn’t on top of neighbors...moreBig Bend Resort & Adventures – Study Butte-Terlinqua, TXWe stayed here for a week in early March 2019 while we were visiting Big Bend National Park. Our site 53 was very unlevel, pad was gravel, and a back in site, although they have lots of pull-throughs for larger rigs. The site was FHU, 30/50 amp and it wasn’t on top of neighbors but it wasn’t spacious either. Water pressure was quite low. Wifi did not work for us, Verizon was sketchy, sometimes 3G, 1 or 2 bars. The sewer opening was broken so we couldn’t screw in our connector – had to use the drop in kind. It had a picnic table and grill. There is a gas station/convenience store right there. If we were to visit this area again I think we would find something different.https://www.bigbendresort.com/rv-park-and-campground

  • This a decent base camp, but don't expect amenities.

    Reviewed 5/1/2019

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    Nightly rate: $39

    Days stayed: 4

    Site number: 90

    We've stayed here 4 times now. And it's a little less appealing every time we stay. I'm not sure we'll stay here again. Staff is friendly enough. But clearly they have no stake in the business. Infrastructure in the "resort" has been fading. Cable TV for RVs is long gone. Water quality is iffy - they recommend not filling RV...moreWe've stayed here 4 times now. And it's a little less appealing every time we stay. I'm not sure we'll stay here again. Staff is friendly enough. But clearly they have no stake in the business. Infrastructure in the "resort" has been fading. Cable TV for RVs is long gone. Water quality is iffy - they recommend not filling RV tanks with their water, which is good advice. WiFi - forget about it unless you walk to the lobby. The power usually works, but it's not guaranteed as a neighbor found out when his pedestal cratered. Full hook-ups are that you get a parking space. Last time we had to move into another spot to dump tanks. Picnic tables are totally shot, if you even get one. Their waste treatment plant makes sleeping difficult as it's loud and near the campground. Lots of the sites are nowhere near level. But this is Terlingua.The only redeeming trait of this place is proximity to Big Bend NP. And they've been living on that for far too long.

  • If you manage your expectations properly, you'll probably enjoy your stay!

    Reviewed 29/12/2018

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    Nightly rate: $34

    Days stayed: 4

    In our research we considered staying at Study Butte RV park and after driving by it we're so glad we chose this campground instead - there's no comparison. We were in the area specifically to experience Big Bend National Park, and this campground met our needs perfectly. Our first day in the park we dropped the RV at Panther Junction...moreIn our research we considered staying at Study Butte RV park and after driving by it we're so glad we chose this campground instead - there's no comparison. We were in the area specifically to experience Big Bend National Park, and this campground met our needs perfectly. Our first day in the park we dropped the RV at Panther Junction visitor center (which was closed thanks to the shutdown) and drove to Boquillas Canyon, Hot Springs and other trails on the east side. After that, everything else we wanted to see and do was easily manageable from this RV park location. We've learned words like "park" and "resort" are to be taken with a grain of salt. As others have mentioned, this is a big sand parking lot, but you're in the middle of the desert. Sites are pretty close to each other, but we were only there in the early morning and later in the evening. Interior roads are some of the widest we've seen, very easy to navigate to our back-in site, somewhat level. Internet in the game room was fast during our stay, and sufficient for checking weather and researching hikes. We had no Verizon signal at our site, which was fine since that's what we expected and planned for.

  • Never again

    Reviewed 27/12/2018

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    Nightly rate: $42

    Days stayed: 2

    We have camped a lot across the country both in state and private parks. I typically give RV Park owners a wide degree of latitude on their reviews and providing reasonable facilities. When I was researching this place Before coming out here, I found mixed reviews. I can honestly say this park far is the worst “resort” I have ever sp...moreWe have camped a lot across the country both in state and private parks. I typically give RV Park owners a wide degree of latitude on their reviews and providing reasonable facilities. When I was researching this place Before coming out here, I found mixed reviews. I can honestly say this park far is the worst “resort” I have ever spent money at and will not be back. This campground is located conveniently off of the highway and obviously caters to the transient traveler that are visiting Big Bend. The rates they charge are very high and you get very little in amenities. I guess common courtesy costs extra but I didn’t see that as an option when I booked my site. The RV sites give you a place to hook up and thats about it. The sites really close, gravel pads which are kinda level and they mixed in with tent campers and cabin/motel rooms. This was a fun experience. The shouting, dog barking, flash light beams in your eyes and having your minor daughter get to see a grown man pee behind their dumpster. This is one classy “resort”. Cell service is spotty out here and you would think that a “resort” would at least have WiFi at their rates. Nope. The only place you can access WiFi is in their “clubhouse” behind the office. I found that there are a bunch of other places in the area that cater to RV’rs. Just sayin.

  • Dusty and Fine

    Reviewed 4/1/2018

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    Nightly rate: $34

    Days stayed: 4

    It's fine. The pull-thru sites are very dusty but extremely easy to get into. The woman in the office told us that we would be able to us the wifi for whatever we needed (work, etc.), this was the main reason we came to the park. But as with any RV park, it left much to be desired, it worked better in the wee hours when others seemed t...moreIt's fine. The pull-thru sites are very dusty but extremely easy to get into. The woman in the office told us that we would be able to us the wifi for whatever we needed (work, etc.), this was the main reason we came to the park. But as with any RV park, it left much to be desired, it worked better in the wee hours when others seemed to be sleeping. It was closely located to Terlingua Ghost Town and Big Bend, so it served it's purpose. The park also offers is a laundry room... However, I don't really recommend it. Both times I've used it (3 years apart), my money has been stolen from the machines, the clothes come out soaking wet but still dirty from the washers, then some dryers don't dry while others burn. I said we could camp here again but mostly that's because there aren't too many other options.

  • RV park close to Big Bend

    Reviewed 31/1/2017

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    Nightly rate: $26

    Days stayed: 4

    Site number: 71

    As the other review says it is nothing special for a RV park, its a big open gravel area to park with full amenities. It is convenient that there is a store, restaurant, gas station, and laundry all right here. There claim for free Wi-Fi is kind of shady because it doesn't work from our RV. I'm writing this review in the "game room" to...moreAs the other review says it is nothing special for a RV park, its a big open gravel area to park with full amenities. It is convenient that there is a store, restaurant, gas station, and laundry all right here. There claim for free Wi-Fi is kind of shady because it doesn't work from our RV. I'm writing this review in the "game room" to get service. Cell reception around here is fine.Big Bend is only about 10 minutes down the road so its a good location to explore the park. Big Bend is big, so it would be nice to find a place in the park where we can still get good cell and internet and be more centrally located. But it seems cell is weak in the park. Even from here though we can make it to the far side of the park in a hour, with a bit of speeding.The people that run the park are very nice and accommodating. I would be glad to stay here longer, but I shouldn't get use to the luxury's of plugged in camping, the $26.50 with Good Sam discount, is more than I like to spend. And I think I may have found a great boon docking spot just down the road that still has good cell service. I'll post on how it turns out.So we boondock camped for a week down Indian Head Rd. and it was a great spot. Indian Head Rd. is the road right next to Big Bend Resort and Adventures, if you drive the dirt road a mile or two to where it ends there is a turn around area at the end where we camped. Cell and internet still worked well here and it was a lot prettier than the RV park. I posted a picture of this area with our rig.

  • Campground just before the entrance of the park with shakey internet.

    Reviewed 15/3/2016

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    Nightly rate: $29

    Days stayed: 3

    Site number: 3

    We chose to stay here because of internet. The campgrounds inside the parks have zero coverage, and here you will "technically" have internet. However, with our booster, we had three bars extended coverage. It's better than nothing, but certainly not awesome.Even though you're right at the entrance to the park, it's still about a 3...moreWe chose to stay here because of internet. The campgrounds inside the parks have zero coverage, and here you will "technically" have internet. However, with our booster, we had three bars extended coverage. It's better than nothing, but certainly not awesome.Even though you're right at the entrance to the park, it's still about a 30-40 minute drive to the visitor center headquarters (Big Bend is huge). So it's not close. If we didn't need internet for work, we definitely would have tried for one of the campgrounds in the park - they are much closer to the attractions.That being said, this is a good spot. Full hook-ups. Nothing fancy in terms of the extra amenities, they do have a little store and a gas station. It was a good spot while we explored the park and squeezed in a little work.

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Verizon 4G

Confirmed by 2 Users Last Reported 04/21/2021

At&t 4G

Confirmed by 2 Users Last Reported 01/25/2020

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