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Our property features 8 luxury tents—5 studios and 3 suites—each offering breathtaking mountain views. Every tent includes a king bed, en suite kitchen, full bathroom, sliding glass doors, and zip-down windows that bring you closer to nature. Our suites also include a queen sleeper sofa, perfect for larger groups or those seeking extra space. Wake up to the sunrise, sip coffee or tea on your private deck, and unwind with stargazing by the campfire.

In our communal spaces, gather around the group fire pit, relax at the hammock pavilion, and share a meal at the picnic tables.

To check availability and make a reservation, use the booking button in the header. You can also view individual tent availability using the buttons below.

180° Views with Glass Doors & Canvas Window

Starlink® Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi)

Mini-Split & Fireplace

Solar-Powered

King-Size Bed

Queen Sleeper Sofa (Suites Only)

Coyuchi® Linens & Bathrobes

Walk-In Shower

Aesop® Bathroom Soaps

Hairdryer, Dresser, & Extra Blankets

Complementary Coffee & Tea

Cooktop, Fridge/Freezer, & Microwave

Cooking & Dining Essentials

In-Tent Telescope & Yoga mats

Private Deck with Lounge Chairs & Grill

Solo Stove® Fire Pit with Lounge Chairs

Private fire pit with mountain views outside 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.
Wide view of a king bedroom featuring a telescope for private stargazing, private bathroom, private indoor kitchen, and thoughtfully curated furnishings inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
King bedroom with a telescope for private stargazing, handcrafted Mexican lounge chair, and thoughtfully curated desert décor inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Private dining area with curated books and wood bookends on a dresser inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Fully equipped private indoor kitchen with a two-burner gas cooktop, mini refrigerator, microwave, sink, cookware, and complimentary coffee inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Private luxury bathroom featuring Aesop bath products, waffle robe, premium linens, and a modern vanity inside a Camp Elena safari tent in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Private deck with an outdoor grill, lounge chairs, and outdoor seating at a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Luxury safari tent with views of the Christmas Mountains, native desert landscape, and Chihuahuan Desert plants at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Camp Elena's common area featuring a group fire pit, hammocks, and mountain views in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Hammocks with panoramic mountain views in Camp Elena's common area in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Wide view of luxury safari tents beneath the Milky Way in an International Dark Sky region at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Map of Camp Elena showing the locations of luxury safari tents, common areas, parking, and guest amenities in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.

Luxury Tent 1 - Studio

Chisos Mtn Views | King Bed | Max 2 Adults 1 Child | 368 sqft

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Interior of a luxury safari tent with views of the Chisos Mountains 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.
Spacious luxury safari tent featuring a king bedroom, private bathroom, private indoor kitchen, dining workspace, lounge chair, and Saltillo tile floors at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
King bedroom with a lounge area and thoughtfully curated artwork inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Private dining area with curated books and wood bookends on a dresser inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Fully equipped private indoor kitchen with a two-burner gas cooktop, mini refrigerator, microwave, sink, cookware, and complimentary coffee inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Private luxury bathroom featuring Aesop bath products, waffle robe, premium linens, and a modern vanity inside a Camp Elena safari tent in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Private deck with an outdoor grill, lounge chairs, and outdoor seating at 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.
Luxury safari tent with views of the Christmas Mountains, native desert landscape, and Chihuahuan Desert plants at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Camp Elena's common area featuring a group fire pit, hammocks, and mountain views in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Hammocks with panoramic mountain views in Camp Elena's common area in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Wide view of luxury safari tents beneath the Milky Way in an International Dark Sky region at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Map of Camp Elena showing the locations of luxury safari tents, common areas, parking, and guest amenities in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.

Luxury Tent 2 - Studio

Chisos Mtn Views | King Bed | Max 2 Adults 1 Child | 368 sqft

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Views of the Christmas Mountains from 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.
Spacious luxury safari tent featuring a king bedroom, private bathroom, private indoor kitchen, dining workspace, lounge area, and Saltillo tile floors at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
King bedroom with a lounge area featuring a telescope for private stargazing and thoughtfully curated artwork inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Private dining area with curated books and wood bookends on a dresser inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Fully equipped private indoor kitchen with a two-burner gas cooktop, mini refrigerator, microwave, sink, cookware, and complimentary coffee inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Private luxury bathroom featuring Aesop bath products, waffle robe, premium linens, and a modern vanity inside a Camp Elena safari tent in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Private deck with an outdoor grill, lounge chairs, and outdoor seating at a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Luxury safari tent with views of the Christmas Mountains, native desert landscape, and Chihuahuan Desert plants at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Private fire pit with sunset views of the Christmas Mountains outside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Camp Elena's common area featuring a group fire pit, hammocks, and mountain views in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Hammocks with panoramic mountain views in Camp Elena's common area in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Wide view of luxury safari tents beneath the Milky Way in an International Dark Sky region at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Map of Camp Elena showing the locations of luxury safari tents, common areas, parking, and guest amenities in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.

Luxury Tent 3 - Studio

Christmas Mtn Views | King Bed | Max 2 Adults 1 Child | 368 sqft

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View through a luxury safari tent to a private deck overlooking the Christmas Mountains 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.
Luxury safari tent featuring a telescope for stargazing, king bedroom, dining workspace, and private amenities at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
King bedroom with a lounge area featuring a telescope for private stargazing and modern Western artwork inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Private dining area with curated books and wood bookends on a dresser inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Fully equipped private indoor kitchen with a two-burner gas cooktop, mini refrigerator, microwave, sink, cookware, and complimentary coffee inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Private luxury bathroom featuring Aesop bath products, waffle robe, premium linens, and a modern vanity inside a Camp Elena safari tent in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Private deck with an outdoor grill, lounge chairs, and outdoor seating at a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Interior of a luxury safari tent with views of the Christmas Mountains at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Luxury safari tent with views of the Christmas Mountains, native desert landscape, and Chihuahuan Desert plants at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Camp Elena's common area featuring a group fire pit, hammocks, and mountain views in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Hammocks with panoramic mountain views in Camp Elena's common area in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Wide view of luxury safari tents beneath the Milky Way in an International Dark Sky region at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Map of Camp Elena showing the locations of luxury safari tents, common areas, parking, and guest amenities in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.

Luxury Tent 4 - Studio

Christmas Mtn Views | King Bed | Max 2 Adults 1 Child | 368 sqft

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Guest adjusting a telescope inside a luxury safari tent with zip-down windows and views of the Christmas Mountains 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.
Private deck with sliding glass doors opening to a luxury safari tent bedroom, reflecting the Christmas Mountains at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
King bedroom with modern Western artwork, thoughtfully curated décor, and a luxury king bed inside a safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Dining area and workspace with a telescope for private stargazing inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
King bedroom and lounge area with a welcome tray featuring snacks and stainless steel wine glasses inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Thoughtfully curated vintage Western-inspired décor atop a dresser inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Fully equipped private kitchen featuring a gas cooktop, microwave, chef's knives, cookware, and meal preparation space inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Fully equipped private kitchen inside a luxury safari tent featuring a gas cooktop, mini fridge, microwave, coffee station, cookware, and dining essentials at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Private luxury bathroom featuring Aesop bath products, waffle robe, premium linens, and a modern vanity inside a Camp Elena safari tent in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Private deck with a bistro table, outdoor seating, and a private fire pit with lounge chairs overlooking the Christmas Mountains at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Camp Elena's common area featuring a group fire pit, hammocks, and mountain views in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Hammocks with panoramic mountain views in Camp Elena's common area in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Wide view of all eight luxury safari tents with solar panels and mountain views at Camp Elena, a sustainable retreat in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Sunrise over luxury safari tents with views of the Christmas Mountains at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Wide view of luxury safari tents beneath the Milky Way in an International Dark Sky region at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Map of Camp Elena showing the locations of luxury safari tents, common areas, parking, and guest amenities in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.

Luxury Tent 5 - Studio

Christmas Mtn Views | King Bed | Max 2 Adults 1 Child | 368 sqft

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Luxury safari tent with a rock wall and views of the Chisos Mountains at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Luxury safari tent with a private campfire beneath the stars in an International Dark Sky region at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Exterior of a luxury safari tent with a private deck, sliding glass doors, and zip-down canvas windows for panoramic views at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
King bedroom with thoughtfully curated vintage décor, local Big Bend photography, and a dining workspace inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Spacious luxury safari tent featuring a king bedroom, queen sleeper sofa, wardrobe, and dining workspace at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
View from the king bed toward the private deck, queen sleeper sofa, lounge chair, and telescope with zip-down canvas windows inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Private deck with a bistro table, French press coffee, and sunrise views of the Chisos Mountains at a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Telescope for private stargazing with views of the Christmas Mountains at a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Fully equipped private kitchen featuring a gas cooktop, microwave, chef's knives, cookware, and meal preparation space inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Fully equipped private kitchen inside a luxury safari tent featuring a gas cooktop, mini fridge, microwave, coffee station, cookware, and dining essentials at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Private luxury bathroom featuring Aesop bath products, waffle robe, premium linens, and a modern vanity inside a Camp Elena safari tent 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.
View of the Chisos Mountains from the king bed inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Exterior of luxury safari Tents 6 and 8 with sunrise views of the Chisos Mountains at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Panoramic view overlooking Terlingua Ghost Town and the Chisos Mountains from a private deck at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Sunrise over the Chisos Mountains as seen from Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Camp Elena's common area featuring a group fire pit, hammocks, and mountain views in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Hammocks with panoramic mountain views in Camp Elena's common area in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Wide view of all eight luxury safari tents with solar panels and mountain views at Camp Elena, a sustainable retreat in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Wide view of luxury safari tents beneath the Milky Way in an International Dark Sky region at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Map of Camp Elena showing the locations of luxury safari tents, common areas, parking, and guest amenities in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.

Luxury Tent 6 - Suite

Chisos Mtn Views | King Bed | Queen Sleeper | Max 4 Persons | 464 sqft

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Mountain views from a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Luxury safari tent with a private campfire beneath the stars in an International Dark Sky region at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
King bedroom with a handcrafted “Howdy” sign above the bed inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Living area with a queen sleeper sofa, dining workspace, wardrobe, telescope for private stargazing, and a lounge chair inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Private deck with views of the Christmas Mountains at a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Telescope for private stargazing with views of the Christmas Mountains at a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Fully equipped private kitchen featuring a gas cooktop, microwave, chef's knives, cookware, and meal preparation space inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Fully equipped private kitchen inside a luxury safari tent featuring a gas cooktop, mini fridge, microwave, coffee station, cookware, and dining essentials at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Private luxury bathroom featuring Aesop bath products, waffle robe, premium linens, and a modern vanity inside a Camp Elena safari tent 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.
Private fire pit with a bench, lounge chairs, and views of the Christmas Mountains outside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Sunrise over luxury safari tents with views of the Christmas Mountains at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Camp Elena's common area featuring a group fire pit, hammocks, and mountain views in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Hammocks with panoramic mountain views in Camp Elena's common area in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Wide view of all eight luxury safari tents with solar panels and mountain views at Camp Elena, a sustainable retreat in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Wide view of luxury safari tents beneath the Milky Way in an International Dark Sky region at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Map of Camp Elena showing the locations of luxury safari tents, common areas, parking, and guest amenities in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.

Luxury Tent 7 - Suite

Christmas Mtn Views | King Bed | Queen Sleeper | Max 4 Persons | 464 sqft

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Exterior of luxury safari Tents 6 and 8 with sunrise views of the Chisos Mountains at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Luxury safari tent with a private campfire beneath the stars in an International Dark Sky region at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Exterior of a luxury safari tent with a private deck, sliding glass doors, and zip-down canvas windows for panoramic views at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
King bedroom with a collection of vintage cowboy hats above the bed inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
View of the Chisos Mountains from the king bed with a lounge chair and private deck inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Living area with a queen sleeper sofa, dining workspace, telescope for private stargazing, and a handcrafted Mexican lounge chair inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Private deck with a bistro table, French press coffee, and sunrise views of the Chisos Mountains at a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Telescope for private stargazing with views of the Christmas Mountains at a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Fully equipped private kitchen featuring a gas cooktop, microwave, chef's knives, cookware, and meal preparation space inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Fully equipped private kitchen inside a luxury safari tent featuring a gas cooktop, mini fridge, microwave, coffee station, cookware, and dining essentials at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Private luxury bathroom featuring Aesop bath products, waffle robe, premium linens, and a modern vanity inside a Camp Elena safari tent 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.
View of the Chisos Mountains from the king bed inside a luxury safari tent at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Luxury safari tent with a rock wall and views of the Chisos Mountains at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Panoramic view overlooking Terlingua Ghost Town and the Chisos Mountains from a private deck at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Sunrise over the Chisos Mountains as seen from Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Camp Elena's common area featuring a group fire pit, hammocks, and mountain views in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Hammocks with panoramic mountain views in Camp Elena's common area in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Wide view of all eight luxury safari tents with solar panels and mountain views at Camp Elena, a sustainable retreat in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Wide view of luxury safari tents beneath the Milky Way in an International Dark Sky region at Camp Elena in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.
Map of Camp Elena showing the locations of luxury safari tents, common areas, parking, and guest amenities in Terlingua, Texas, near Big Bend National Park.

Luxury Tent 8 - Suite

Chisos Mtn Views | King Bed | Queen Sleeper | Max 4 Persons | 464 sqft

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