Alpine Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

To get to this extremely remote low pool called the Ernst Tinaja, you have to drive a high-clearance or 4WD vehicle on Old Ore Road in Big Bend National Park and hike about a mile. It was sweltering in April but so worth it to see the pink and orange flaky layers of rock laid down by eons of a shallow inland sea. The pool is a scary toxic green, and with its steep sides is a death trap to creatures other than birds or insects.
Read more about our Big Bend adventures at https://rvluckyorwhat.com/2016/04/28/big-bend-the-most-amazing-national-park-youve-never-heard-of/
#desert #UStravel
#BigBend #NationalPark #Texas #tinaja #hiking #4WD #Jeep #offroading #4wheeling #remote
To get to this extremely remote low pool called the Ernst Tinaja, you have to drive a high-clearance or 4WD vehicle on Old Ore Road in Big Bend National Park and hike about a mile. It was sweltering in April but so worth it to see the pink and orange flaky layers of rock laid down by eons of a shallow inland sea. The pool is a scary toxic green, and with its steep sides is a death trap to creatures other than birds or insects.
Read more about our Big Bend adventures at https://rvluckyorwhat.com/2016/04/28/big-bend-the-most-amazing-national-park-youve-never-heard-of/
#desert #UStravel
#BigBend #NationalPark #Texas #tinaja #hiking #4WD #Jeep #offroading #4wheeling #remote
Alpine is a small town between Marfa, TX and Big Bend. It is full of small diners and great, West Texas shops. Nice street art too!
The sun sets over the Chihuahuan Desert between Teralingua, Texas, and Mexico. 
#bvstrove #mexico #texas #travel
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Antelope Lodge

Antelope Lodge

3.5 out of 5
2310 W Hwy 90 Alpine TX
The price is AU$170 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$170
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Alpine. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a gift shop. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (617 reviews)
It was a decent place. They definitely could improve there rooms with better lighting and some updating. Overall it was a safe inexpensive place to stay when in the area.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Antelope Lodge
Longhorn Ranch Motel - Standard Room

Longhorn Ranch Motel - Standard Room

Terlingua TX
The price is AU$224 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$224
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alpine. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning.
9/10 Wonderful! (66 reviews)
Room was clean. Check in time was 3:00. We were there about 3:30. Had to walk around to find someone that worked there to get the key. The guy was not friendly or welcoming at all. Website should state that GPS will not get you to the address stated. Had to drive around and finally ask someone after ...

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Longhorn Ranch Motel - Standard Room
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpine Southeast by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpine Southeast by IHG

2.5 out of 5
2004 E Hwy 90 Alpine TX
The price is AU$212 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$212
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alpine. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
The room was clean but in need of some repair. I understand the hotel is doing a remodel on the first floor but not having access to the elevator should not be allowed. I had a lot of heavy gear I had to carry upstairs to my room, and the workers had all the luggage carriers covered in tile boxes, ...

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpine Southeast by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sunsets. Stars. Serenity. Organic Eco-Dome in Terlingua.

Sunsets. Stars. Serenity. Organic Eco-Dome in Terlingua.

Arick Village TX
Stay at this cabin in Alpine. Enjoy laundry facilities.
9/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
Was only a dome with a speaker and dirty socks under the bed and a port-a-potty. There was no chairs or places to sit under the stairs or a fireplace I felt like I was roughing it. Way overpriced considering what is was. I would not stay again

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Sunsets. Stars. Serenity. Organic Eco-Dome in Terlingua.
THE FAR SIDE OF THE MOON
Off Grid 1-bedroom  "Cowboy Camp" in the desert

THE FAR SIDE OF THE MOON Off Grid 1-bedroom "Cowboy Camp" in the desert

Terlingua TX
Stay at this holiday home in Alpine. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and air conditioning.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
The host was welcoming and informative about the property. There were fun animals to enjoy. The sky view is perfect. The host set us up to enjoy a campfire while we stargazed. The eco-potty worked great. We came in late December and the weather was amazing. Outdoor shower and potty might be more ...

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

THE FAR SIDE OF THE MOON Off Grid 1-bedroom "Cowboy Camp" in the desert
Cactus Cabin with skydeck

Cactus Cabin with skydeck

Alpine TX
Stay at this cabin in Alpine. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Kiowa Gallery and Museum of the Big Bend are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (66 reviews)
Very cozy spot - it was a great place to stay after a long day of visiting Big Bend. Was thankful to get out of the winter cold and find that the heater was already on and running upon arrival. Great view as well! Had some wildlife (deer) grazing right outside the window. Everything was clean, organized, ...

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Cactus Cabin with skydeck
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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