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
$113 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
$128 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
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! (595 reviews)
Nice pet-friendly spot and close to dining options in Alpine. We enjoyed a two night stay. I cannot rate staff as we never encountered a staff member. We used a lock box to access and return our room key. It’s about an hour and 45 minutes to the heart of Big Bend National Park, but the drive is lovely. ...

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Antelope Lodge
Value Lodge

Value Lodge

2 out of 5
2000 E. Hwy 90 Alpine TX
$88 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
$100 total
Jan 23 - Jan 24
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! (365 reviews)
Inside, the room was OK. Well maintained and clean. But the outside was run down to the point of creepiness

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Value Lodge
Hampton Inn Alpine

Hampton Inn Alpine

2.5 out of 5
2607 W Highway 90 Alpine TX
$122 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$138 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Hampton Inn Alpine
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.
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
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)
This was a great place to stay for our trip to Big Bend! Bob was very kind and helpful when needed. The property was very peaceful and the cabin was very clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

40 Acres of Solitude: Relax&Explore Near Big Bend
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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