Alpine, TX

Travel 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
$118 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
$134 total
Feb 5 - Feb 6
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (598 reviews)
Good stay, didn’t see much of staff.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Antelope Lodge
Value Lodge

Value Lodge

2 out of 5
2000 E. Hwy 90 Alpine TX
$92 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$104 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Alpine. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (366 reviews)
It was all good.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Value Lodge
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
$62 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
$69 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
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 (85 reviews)
Good experience at this property, clean and comfortable rooms, well maintained properly.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

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.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Beautiful view of the stars.

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025

Sunsets. Stars. Serenity. Organic Eco-Dome in Terlingua.
40 Acres of Solitude: Relax&Explore Near Big Bend

40 Acres of Solitude: Relax&Explore Near Big Bend

Alpine TX
Stay at this cabin in Alpine. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
He was a great communicator.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

40 Acres of Solitude: Relax&Explore Near Big Bend
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.
8.2/10 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 Dec 30, 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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Reviews of Alpine

4.1
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
57
5 - Excellent 37%
4 - Good
67
4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
23
3 - Okay 15%
2 - Disappointing
7
2 - Disappointing 5%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

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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