"Room was bright and colorfully decorated but small and tightly spaced. Clean and comfortable. Staff needs to do some maintenance on the toilet. It rocks back and forth - could use some shims at the base. Area around the facility is rather sparse and bare."
"Our stay at Casita de Chiles was absolutely incredible and became one of our favorite trips we've ever taken. Mark and Michelle were amazing hosts and truly made the experience special. You can tell they genuinely care about both their guests and their property.
The location was exactly what we hoped for — peaceful, remote, and completely off the beaten path. We were surrounded by breathtaking views of the Christmas Mountains and spent our nights under some of the clearest skies we've ever seen. The stargazing alone was worth the trip.
The wildlife experience was unbelievable. During our stay we saw deer, quail, javelina, Mexican cardinals, bats, scorpions under UV light, a tarantula, and even a rattlesnake. It truly felt like stepping into another world.
A major highlight was the excursion with Mark and Michelle. We spent about 6.5 hours covering roughly 52 miles exploring Terlingua Ranch. They showed us incredible canyons, beautiful views, and hidden places we never would have found ourselves. It felt less like a tour and more like spending the day with friends.
And we can’t forget Chula, who completely stole our hearts.
If you want peace, adventure, wildlife, dark skies, and a chance to disconnect and recharge, this place is perfect. We’ll be talking about this trip for a long time and hope to return."
Casa de Creosote: Starry, cozy off-grid Cabin, Terlingua Ranch.
8/10 Good
"Beautiful and remote. Off grid, remote has its own flavor. I simply was unprepared for the harshness of the environment. The cabin is beautiful, built by the host, very unique and eclectic. Entirely surrounded by mountains a complete 360! It's in the dessert folks, it's hot and it's dirty! My 3rd trip to BB but I'm much older. Jim is great, he's a local with knowledge, colorful stories, very conversational. The night sky is undescribable. And be prepared these ranch roads are rough!Go in prepared, as Jim describes, and you will love it here! The cabin is totally rain water and solar, if you know you know, good mini fridge and a mini split downstairs that freeze you out ..but don't leave that room. The dessert reclaims all your cool instantly. I mainly slept in the car out front and Jim didn't mind one bit!"
New Build 4 person Bunkhouse 5 acres
Prickly Pear Cabin near Big Bend NP & SP
10/10 Excellent
"Very remote and awesome place to get away from it all. We got to watch a spectacular metro shower. An unforgettable experience I got to share with my dad."
"Everything about this rental was amazing! The views were gorgeous. The house was spotless, the kitchen had everything you could need, and of course the airplane was the icing on the cake. The location was fantastic-so close to Big Bend, the disc golf course, and the ghost town. Cannot recommend this rental enough!!"
You can learn about the history of Big Bend National Park when you stop by Balanced Rock. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's desert landscape.
Explore the great outdoors at Panther Junction Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Big Bend National Park. Discover the area's desert landscape and mountain views.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sand Slide during your travels in Big Bend National Park. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's desert landscape.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Outlaw Flats during your travels in Big Bend National Park. Discover the area's desert landscape and mountain views.
You can take time to visit Panther Path Trail during your travels to Big Bend National Park. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's desert landscape.
You can learn about the history of Big Bend National Park when you stop by Lost Mine Peak. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Chisos Mountains during your travels in Big Bend National Park. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Fossil Bone Exhibit, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you could search for properties close to public transport so it's easy to get around.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Fossil Bone Exhibit?
Terlingua Ranch Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers a restaurant and free parking. You'll find it 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from Fossil Bone Exhibit. Another good choice is Big Bend Station, located 24.7 mi (39.7 km) away.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fossil Bone Exhibit, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Fossil Bone Exhibit.