Tin Valley Retro Rentals RV Park
889 Sombrero Peak, Terlingua, Texas, 79852
Last Updated: October 27, 2023
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Taxes and fees will be calculated at checkout
Campground Overview
All "pull-thru" sites that can easily handle up to 42-foot rigs. Each site has approx.1/4 acre of privacy.
Perfect for stargazing, birding, hiking, ATV/ & jeep touring. with the Rio Grande, Big Bend National & State Park, for canoeing/kayaking/rafting. Families, solo travelers, couples, photographers, weddings welcomed. Pet Friendly!
Tin Valley is located 35 miles north of Terlingua, at Terlingua Ranch, one of the largest neighborhoods in the state of Texas. With over 200,000 acres of open land, we are surrounded by beautiful mountains and vistas, and have the darkest skies of all the United States.
Keep in mind that with lots of acres means lots of driving. Eliminate wasted and unnecessary time in your car by preplanning. To help mileage is provided below. Also, make sure you have a spare tire! Nearest tire shop is 100 miles away. Nearest tow truck is 250 miles away. Preplan! Preplan! Preplan!
*35 miles to Terlingua, Terlingua Ghost Town, Study Butte, and to the front entrance of Big Bend National Park.
*5 miles to the back entrance of Big Bend National Park, but high clearance and/or 4-wheel drive is needed for this route.
*4.5 miles to Terlingua Ranch Lodge, (available to you) which has a swimming pool, full-service restaurant, shower house, and laundry facility. Ice is also available!
*20 miles to the closest grocery store.
*35 miles to the closest gas station.
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I (Ronda/Owner) live on the property if you need any assistance during your stay. If I am away, there will be a camp host to help you out. Safety and security are our #1 priority during your stay.
And the best thing? We are PET FRIENDLY! However, absolutely no aggressive dogs allowed. We have animals that live on property, & other guests too, so please be respectful. NO barking dogs either. Guests are here to escape the noise pollution of the city...and to get lost in the silence that we provide. With the mountains nearby, the barking echoes thru the valleys.
Tin Valley was featured on Nat Geo’s documentary show “Badlands, Texas, and has caught the attention of travelers all over the world.
Check In
Check In Time: 1PM | Feel free to self-check-in. If assistance is needed check in with Camp Host, located at the entrance of the property.
Activities
Golf, Stargazing, Whitewater Rafting & Kayaking, Swimming Outdoors, Wildlife Viewing, Off-Roading/ATV, Scenic Drives, Kayaking & Canoeing, Horseback Riding, Biking, Hunting, Historic Sightseeing, Hiking, Backpacking
Area Tips
We realize this is quite a bit of info, but we want to make sure you don't have any problems finding the property.
DO NOT USE ANY MAP PHONE APPS OR GPS!!! DO NOT USE ADDRESS!!! IF YOU DO YOU WILL END UP LOST IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE, 40 miles away!!! BY THE TIME YOU ARE THERE YOU WILL HAVE NO CELL SERVICE OR WAY OF CONTACTING US TO HELP YOU!!! PLEASE COPY AND FOLLOW THE WRITTEN DIRECTIONS BEFORE YOU HEAD THIS WAY!!!
USE LONGITUDE/LATITUDE COORDINATES ONLY and/or maps directions that have been provided. 29°29'33.9"N 103°20'27.5"W.
Please take a screenshot of the directions provided below or print a copy before you arrive. You will have no cell phone service/Wi-Fi about 5 miles out of Alpine. (88 miles of no service.) If you arrive at night, there are no streetlights in the desert, so it is VERY important to follow these exact instructions. The road will seem never ending but we promise you will reach your destination if you follow the directions and watch your odometer.
directions
approx. 60 miles south of alpine (20 miles north of terlingua) on hwy 118. when you see a large billboard (white, yellow, & black, with a crazy looking rabbit painted on it.) to the east advertising "terlingua ranch lodge." there are metal storage units behind, and this is where you turn. another point of reference is a cell tower on the east. the road name is terlingua ranch road. take terlingua ranch road east for 13 miles. at 13 miles the paved road ends and the dirt road begins. turn left right there! point of reference
You will see a green dumpster and signs that have "Marathon" written on them to your left. Tin Valley is 1.5 miles down this maintained dirt road. Any vehicle can make it down this road.! At .5 miles you will come to a Y in the road...STAY TO THE RIGHT!!! Point of reference
PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE OVER 15 MPH DOWN THIS ROAD OUT OF RESPECT FOR NEIGHBORS. 5 MPH ONCE ON PROPERTY DUE TO CHILDREN AND ANIMALS.
Rules
Off-road Jeeps/ATV’s/Dirt Bikes
There are 100’s of miles of off-roads to explore so feel free to bring your Jeep/ATV/Dirt Bike.
Check-in/Check-out
Check-in as early at 1pm. Check-out as late as 12 noon.
Pet Friendly
Absolutely no aggressive or barking dogs please.
Deposit Policy
First night deposit is required at time of reservation. Cancelation refunds up to 24 hours prior to reservation.
Discounts
20% off weekly. 50% off monthly.
1.5 miles of dirt road.
Tin Valley Retro Rentals is down 1.5 miles of maintained dirt road. It is a single lane road. There is a small dry creek crossing that when it rains will hold some water; however, the bottom is creek rock so you should not have a problem crossing.
Water Station & Dump Station
We do not have running water or septic at the campsites. We have a fill station & a water trailer that can deliver water as needed. We have a honey wagon for use, and also a dump station.
Quiet Times
9pm
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