"It was a drive for sure, as with everything there, about 2 hours from Santa Elena Canyon. Be careful if it has rained, there's a dip on the road before you get there and it floods a bit"
"We enjoyed our 2 night stay at the Greasewood Grocery. The cabin is right off the main road headed to Terlingua. It’s is a rain water only non-potable water source, which was not a problem for us. We brought our own water for drinking. The shower has an instant-hot water heater., which worked great. The AC kept us cold. It does have WiFi, but we did not test it during our stay. The host is very friendly and check-in process was simple. Great place to use as a base camp while exploring the Big Bend area. 👍
PS. We did have several people stop by thinking it really was a small grocery store. 😂"
"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."
Christmas Mountains Ranch: Classic 2br/1bth Cabin with Spacious Wrap Around Porc
10/10 Excellent
"WOW, this property did NOT disappoint! Perfect for my wife and I, and obviously could have accommodated more people if needed. Everything we needed was there, and they thought of the "little kindnesses" too, like night lights in the hall and bathroom, places to plug in phones, well stocked kitchen, lots of games, etc etc.Our favorite part was watching sunrise and sunset from the front and back porches...indescribably stunning! And, it's super cool to be surrounded basically on 3 sides by Big Bend NP, as that's what we were there for...still gotta drive to it, of course, but the sensation of having it "right there" was super cool. Quiet and private, gorgeous views, comfortable beds, easy-to-use TV system, great instructions and communications.A !!!!"
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What's the area like around Panther Junction Visitor Center?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Panther Junction Visitor Center, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, take a look at some of the hotels and other accommodation options that Expedia offers in the area.
Where is the best place to stay near Panther Junction Visitor Center?
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 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Panther Junction Visitor Center. Other good options in the area include Big Bend Station and Paisano Village RV Park & Inn.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Panther Junction Visitor Center, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Panther Junction Visitor Center.