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
$110 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$125 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
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! (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 Mar 6, 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 10 to Mar 11
$156 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Alpine. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, 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 Mar 1, 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
$132 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$149 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alpine. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
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 Mar 2, 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 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
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 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
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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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