Terlingua

Travel Guide

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
Santa Elena Canyon is one of three narrow canyons that the Rio Grande has created in what is now Big Bend National Park, Texas.
Terlingua Ranch Lodge

Terlingua Ranch Lodge

3 out of 5
16000 Terlingua Ranch Rd Terlingua TX
The price is CA $170 per night from Apr 11 to Apr 12
CA $170
CA $193 total
Apr 11 - Apr 12
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! (595 reviews)
Clean rooms great staff and unbelievable landscapes. The stars are out of this world!

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Terlingua Ranch Lodge
Big Bend Station

Big Bend Station

2 out of 5
53623 Texas 118 Terlingua TX
The price is CA $149 per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
CA $149
CA $169 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (200 reviews)
Very convenient for access to the park. I feel we made a good choice for a hotel

Reviewed on Mar 23, 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 CA $320 per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
CA $320
CA $362 total
Apr 15 - Apr 16
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! (956 reviews)
Excellent place to stay and great location but food was disappointing. Recommend not eating at thirsty goat saloon. Only thing marginally good was pizza.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Lajitas Golf Resort and Spa
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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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (133 reviews)
Close national park, stunning view, best location in Terlingua.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

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! (44 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 Feb 25, 2026

Stardust Big Bend Luxury A-Frames
Terlingua Casita de Chiles Barndominium

Terlingua Casita de Chiles Barndominium

TERLINGUA TX
Stay at this apartment in Terlingua. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews.
10/10 Exceptional! (225 reviews)
We had the BEST trip to Casa de Chiles. The check-in process was extremely easy since our hosts had communicated with us ahead of time. The location is stunning and the amenities on property were perfect for a family enjoying a trip to Big Bend. Would HIGHLY recommend this property to anyone looking ...

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Terlingua Casita de Chiles Barndominium
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Popular places to visit

View from the mouth of Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend

Santa Elena Canyon

5/5(2 reviews)

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

4/5(1 review)

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

5/5(2 reviews)

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

Things to do

Chisos Mountains

Big Bend National Park Self Guided Audio Tour Guide

CA $22
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Big Bend National Park

Big Bend National Park

Depending on the water level, you might need to wade thru or step over a relatively narrow creek to get to the best viewing spot overlooking Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park. In the picture, the left side of the river is Mexico; USA is on the right side.

Manuel Benavides