"Life is work, rest and recreation and depending on that, "recreation" is the story of one's success or failure." - F.D. Van Amburgh
There are a number of places to stay in the Big Bend area. We've listed a few of our favorites and some thoughts on each.
Terlingua/Study Butte Area
Big Bend Motor Inn (in Study Butte)
800-848-2363
5 minutes from the Far Flung Outdoor Center; has Motel, Campground, RV Park, Café, Pay Showers
Chisos Mountain Lodge (in Big Bend National Park)
432-477-2292
45 minutes from the Far Flung Outdoor Center; Motel and Restaurant; book well in advance
Chisos Mining Company Motel (in Study Butte)
432-371-2254
5 minutes from the Far Flung Outdoor Center; Motel
Lajitas Resort (17 miles west of Terlingua on the Rio Grande)
877-525-4827
25 minutes from Far Flung Outdoor Center; Complete resort with spa, golf, fine dining
Lajitas Resort is offering flights from Austin and Dallas directly to the Big Bend! Check out their flight schedules at www.flylajitas.com.
NEW! Lajitas House - this is a new, privately owned home in Lajitas that is available for up to six guests. Great views of the Rio Grande at very reasonable prices!
La Posada Milagro (in Terlingua Ghosttown)
432-371-3044
5 minutes from the Far Flung Outdoor Center - perfect for small groups
Ten Bits Ranch (near Study Butte)
866-371-3110
20 minutes from Far Flung Outdoor Center; a really neat place for small groups
NEW! The StrawBale Guest House (in the Terlingua Ghosttown)
432-371-2896 (no website)
Owned by Nick Creasy, this small house in the ghosttown is great for couples seeking some solitude.
Terlingua House (near Ghosttown)
10 minutes from Far Flung Outdoor Center; a private home - ideal for families and small groups
Alpine/Fort Davis/Marathon
Ramada Inn Limited (Alpine)
432-837-1100
One hour, fifteen minutes from Far Flung Outdoor Center; our favorite in Alpine
Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast (Fort Davis)
800-582-7510
One hour and forty five minutes from Far Flung Outdoor Center; our favorite B&B in Fort Davis
Hotel Limpia (Fort Davis)
800-662-5517
One hour and forty-five minutes from Far Flung Outdoor Center; a neat historic hotel complete with shops and restaurant.
Gage Hotel (Marathon)
800-884-4243
Two hours from Far Flung Outdoor Center; nice historic hotel bordering the eastern entry to Big Bend National Park
The Brewster County Tourism Council has assembled an excellent visitor resource site. Check them out for all things Big Bend.
