Artistic sunset view of the Chisos Mountains as seen from Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Exterior of luxury safari tents with sunrise views of the Chisos Mountains at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Canvas luxury safari tent with views of the Christmas Mountains at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Hammocks overlooking the Christmas Mountains in Camp Elena's common area in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Luxury safari tent with a private deck, campfire, and views of the Milky Way for private stargazing at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.

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Camp Elena offers a peaceful and luxurious glamping experience, with clean rooms, high-quality amenities, and excellent coffee setups. Guests appreciate the stunning views, cozy outdoor spaces, and modern bathrooms. While access requires a 4WD vehicle, this adds to the charm, making it a highly recommended retreat near Big Bend.

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Krista Langehennig

Krista Langehennig

March 1, 2026 Google Maps

We absolutely love staying at Camp Elena, we just stayed for the second time. It is so peaceful and comfortable. The rooms are very clean and the coffee setup is excellent. We used the grill and fire pit and did lots of stargazing, it’s so dark out there! Both times we’ve visited we’ve stayed at other places in the area for the second half of our trip, which ranged from okay to the worst stay of all time. We ended up wishing we stayed at reliable, consistent camp Elena the whole time! Next time we will be staying at camp Elena the whole trip :)

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Hannah Coram

Hannah Coram

February 21, 2026 Google Maps

This was a phenomenal last minute find! The tent was so luxurious and I wish we would've stayed more than one night! The bathroom was modern and so comfortable. The domes with the shared bathrooms make this place so much cozier! The deck has great views of the stars and are all facing away from each other for privacy. The mini kitchen had a great fridge and freezer, along with real coffee beans and grinder, no silly K-cups. Would 10/10 recommend staying here, only 10 minutes from downtown Terlingua and not far from the National Park.

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Michael Brown

Michael Brown

February 13, 2026 Google Maps

Camp Elena is an absolutely gorgeous place. High quality everything--decor, furnishings, cleanliness, 100% cotton bedding, robes, towels, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, kitchen items. We sat on the porch and watched the sunset every evening and best of all we could view the sunrise right from the king sized bed. Very glamorous glamping. Quiet, beautiful, and high quality. Again, absolutely gorgeous!

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Emily Vasquez

Emily Vasquez

January 19, 2026 Google Maps

Just got back from our 2 night stay and we loved it! This was our second time visiting Big Bend and knew that we had to visit Camp Elena for a second time as well. The room is great, spacious, and quite luxurious! We came when temperatures were freezing and definitely utilized the heater in the tent. The view is absolutely unbeatable. Would definitely recommend this anyone visiting the area or the National Park.

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Anne Pepper

Anne Pepper

December 31, 2025 Google Maps

Camp Elena is very special! A wonderful retreat with just enough amenities! The bed and the shower were perfect. The kitchenette was just enough and efficient. (Coffee provided--thank you!!) the deck gave us a perfect private outdoor space to soak in the expansive views. We slept so well! The only reason we didnt give five stars for location is bc it requires quite a bit of patience and a really good 4wd car to get back at night after dinner. But for us that is also the charm and the reward is peaceful & quiet nights. We highly recommend Elena for the Big Bend experience.

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Location & Directions for Camp Elena

40 ET Road, Terlingua, TX United States

Nearest town

Terlingua, TX - 4 mi

About 13 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is near Texas State Highway 118 (TX-118). Farm to Market Road 170 (FM 170) is a short drive away.

Near Big Bend National Park

The closest entrance is: Maverick Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 9.5 mi · 16 min

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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