This guide covers where to stay in Terlingua, the closest town to the national park. There is only one lodging option within the park, otherwise there is camping available within the park.

Where should I stay near Big Bend National Park?

Although this itinerary is just a quick 3 day snapshot, it is free so you can use it as a guide to make your stay in Big Bend longer by adding to it.

What if I want to spend more time in Big Bend National Park?

Big Bend is in a remote location so even the closest airports require a lot of driving. The 2 closest airports to Big Bend are the Midland/Odessa airport (approx 3.75 hours away) and the El Paso International Airport (approx 4.5 hours away)

What are the closest airports to Big Bend?

Yes, you do need a vehicle and preferably an SUV with higher clearance. Some of the roads in this itinerary are dirt roads and are easier to navigate with an SUV or 4x4 drive. 

Do you need a car in Big Bend?

This itinerary breaks down everything in one PDF guide. The itinerary adds even more value by planning every detail of a 3 day trip to Big Bend so all you have to do is truly book it, show up and enjoy the trip. We learn a lot on our trips about things that were worth it, things we wish we did, and the optimal route to take if we could do it over. You benefit from those learnings with this itinerary! Our podcast episodes give you highlights but not to the level of detail you’ll find within our itinerary. 

What's different about your itinerary from your podcast episode?