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Lodging & Camping

Where and what do you recommend for lodging and camping?

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We recommend attendees find lodging in Terlingua or Study Butte area (within miles of each other) and the sooner the better - lodging goes fast this time of year.   We will be meeting mosty near the entrance to the National Park.   We willbe photographing, mostly, in the national park or state park and /or around Terlingua.   Below are a few recommendations for both  lodging & camping.

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A quick note about camping & lodging in the area: I've been traveling to Big Bend area for years.  I've noticed the price of lodging is quite expensive for what you get.  While there are many, many nice places to stay (like $250+ a night), I try to travel on a budget.  If I'm there for photography, I know I will not be enjoying much of the amenities except the ability to sleep and electricity. Otherwise, I am usually out in the park - enjoying the outdoors.  Also, keep in mind that you will most likely want to sleep during the day when attending our workshops (we are up most of the night).  Keep that in mind when you plan to reserve that camping spot right off the Highway or at the large campground -  the campgrounds can be noisy during the days when you want to get some sleep. Another option is to get a hotel for the last night, to get in a few good hours of sleep before you hit the road. 

HOTEL/MOTELS

In the National Park:

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In Study Butte (closer to our shooting locations and the park):

  • Big Bend Resort & Adventures:  An older, motel - but less expensive.  Also, this place allows you to cancel within 72 hours of your stay without a charge fee, etc:  https://www.bigbendresort.com/. 

  • ** Las Casitas at Far Flung Outdoor Adventures: Very nice cabins! One of my favorite. A bit more pricey$$ You cannot cancel without losing your deposit.      https://bigbendfarflung.com/activity/lodging 

 

In Terlingua:

  • ** A favorite of ours, quaint rooms with the best porch in Terlingua that looks over the Chisos Mountains.... La Posada Milagro Guesthouse

  • There are also many AirBnB rentals available in Terlingua and Study Butte

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* Recommended....a favorite of ours!!

CAMPING

Keep in mind, if you plan on camping near the heat of summer (even as soon as April it starts heating up), you are usually sleeping in  the day.  If heat prevents you from sleeping well, then I recommend you get a hotel room.  I am unable to sleep when I am camping when it gets close to 90.  If you are going to camp, here's what I recommend: 

In the National Park:

  • Highly sought after Basin Campgrounds are well worth it, if you can get a spot.  There are no showers, but one of the best spots to camp (esp. if you do not camp much).  There is a store in walking distance with food as well as bathrooms. Reservations are made at https://www.recreation.gov

  • There are two other campgrounds in Big Bend National Park, if you choose to stay at Cottonwood Campground or Rio Grande Village Campground, you will be at least 40 miles from our meeting spot. However, keep in mind, we will be driving all over the park (mostly near Cottonwood Campground) so the miles will add up.  If you had to pick one, I would choose the Cottonwood Campground.

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In Study Butte (closer to our meeting locations and the park):

  • Big Bend Resort & Adventures:  An older, motel -   but less expensive also offers campsites (and RV Sites) although the campsites feel more like a parking lot.  Also, this place allows you to cancel within 72 hours of your stay without a charge fee, etc:  https://www.bigbendresort.com/. 

  • **Mel's Place (on AirBnB) has some camp spots available. There are no showers but a toilet (outhouse).  You can use the Big Bend Resorts' showers ($2 for 6 min).  This is very close to where we will meet up in Study-Butte.   https://www.airbnb.com/users/15235322/listings 

 

Near Terlingua:

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** Recommended....a favorite of ours!!

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