Escape to the
Desert Wilds

WELCOME TO CAMP ELENA

A DESERT RETREAT IN BIG BEND

Experience back-to-the-wild luxury glamping in the heart of Big Bend. Located just 9.5 miles from Big Bend National Park and minutes from Terlingua Ghost Town, Camp Elena offers breathtaking views of the Chisos and Christmas Mountain Ranges and The World's Largest Dark Sky Reserve. Relax and unwind during a romantic getaway or group retreat while enjoying modern, sustainable amenities in the Texas Wild West.

Black-and-white view of a French press on a private deck with a bistro table overlooking the Chisos Mountains at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.

Hammocks overlooking the Christmas Mountains in Camp Elena's common area in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.

Artistic close-up of a handcrafted Camp Elena pottery coffee mug on Saltillo tile.

Canvas luxury safari tent with views of the Christmas Mountains at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.

Artistic sunset view of the Chisos Mountains as seen from Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.

Exterior of luxury safari tents with sunrise views of the Chisos Mountains at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.

Queen sleeper sofa with a floor lamp and views of the Chisos Mountains inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.

Luxury safari tent with a private deck, campfire, and views of the Milky Way for private stargazing at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.

Views of the Christmas Mountains from a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.

King bedroom with curated Western décor, cowboy hats, and vintage books inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.

Luxury private bathroom with walk-in shower inside a Camp Elena safari tent near Big Bend National Park in Terlingua, Texas.

Curated artwork inside a luxury safari tent bedroom at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.

Private lounge area with a telescope for stargazing inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.

Private dining area and workspace inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.

Private outdoor grill on the deck of a luxury safari tent with mountain views at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.

Bedroom with woven rattan ottomans at the foot of the bed inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.

Luxury safari tent exterior with views of the Chisos Mountains at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.

Private indoor kitchen inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.

Luxury safari tent with mountain views at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas near Big Bend National Park.

Luxury bathroom with Aesop amenities inside a Camp Elena safari tent near Big Bend National Park

Entrance to a luxury safari tent featuring a corten steel sign, black door, and modern metal exterior at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.

Camp Elena Luxury Glamping Tent Patio Deck with Big Bend Mountain Views

Accommodations

Luxury Tents

Embrace the outdoors in our safari-style tents, each featuring expansive stargazing and mountain views, an en suite kitchen, full bathroom, fire pit, and private deck.

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