Alpine, TX

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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/
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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. 
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Antelope Lodge

Antelope Lodge

3.5 out of 5
2310 W Hwy 90 Alpine TX
$106 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$120 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this lodge in Alpine. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a gift shop. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (623 reviews)
Staff was super accommodating and helpful. Room was comfy. Cleanliness could be improved. Overall enjoyed my stay and plan to return.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Antelope Lodge
Longhorn Ranch Motel - Standard Room

Longhorn Ranch Motel - Standard Room

Terlingua TX
$140 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
$156 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Alpine. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning.
9/10 Wonderful! (69 reviews)
The room was spacious and comfortable and we had everything we needed, including bottled water when we arrived. The pool is quite pleasant, but with few chairs so bring your own if you plan to lounge there. Our only suggestion would be to lower the very bright light on the pole in the parking lot ...

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Longhorn Ranch Motel - Standard Room
OYO Alpine TX near Big Bend National Park

OYO Alpine TX near Big Bend National Park

2.5 out of 5
809 E Holland Ave Alpine TX
$63 nightly
The price is $70 total per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
$70 total
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Alpine. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the overall value in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6/10 (96 reviews)
The staff was really nice and upgraded my room for free. The room was reasonably priced and I slept pretty good.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

OYO Alpine TX near Big Bend National Park
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 Feb 17, 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 vacation home in Alpine. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Dec 29, 2025

THE FAR SIDE OF THE MOON Off Grid 1-bedroom "Cowboy Camp" in the desert
Cottonwood Creek Cabins - Entire Site

Cottonwood Creek Cabins - Entire Site

2 out of 5
814 Cottonwood Creek Rd Alpine TX
Stay at this cabin in Alpine. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hiking/biking on site.
Cottonwood Creek Cabins - Entire Site
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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Reviews of Alpine

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
57
5 - Excellent 37%
4 - Good
67
4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
23
3 - Okay 15%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 5%
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Things were still very closed over memorial weekend so I'd love to come back and see it at a different time

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Alpine was beautiful but hard to eat there. Cash only in alot of places and alot doesnt open till 5. go to v6 coffee bar in marathon tx its close to alpine and they have great coffee and a great selection of healthy foods. Great location.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Alpine seemed pretty grim. Finding someplace affordable to eat on Sunday evening was difficult.

5/5 - Excellent

Mel

Very nice town.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Restaurants close early. Skip Marfa go to Ft Davis

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It is small historical town we visited during our trip to Big Bend National park. It is beautiful at night during clear sky. You will get to see milky-way bend. Over night stay in Holiday Inn Express in Alpine, TX was terrible.

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