Terlingua Abajo campground
Terlingua Abajo
The campsite is conveniently located near popular hiking trails such as the Chimneys Trail and the Lost Mine Trail. The nearby town of Terlingua offers a unique cultural experience with its ghost town ruins and annual chili cook-off.
The campground amenities include pit toilets and picnic tables but no running water or showers. The campsites are first-come-first-serve with a total of 14 available sites.
An interesting fact about Terlingua Abajo is that it is located near the site of the old Perry Mansion, which was used as a movie set in the 1980s.
The best time to visit Terlingua Abajo is in the spring or fall when temperatures are mild, averaging around 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Summer temperatures can reach up to 100 degrees during the day and drop down to the 70s at night. Winter temperatures can drop below freezing at night. Overall, Terlingua Abajo Camping Area offers a unique camping experience with stunning views and easy access to hiking trails and nearby attractions.
What's on-site at Terlingua Abajo
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Terlingua Abajo, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terlingua Abajo Campsite #1 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cottonwood - Big Bend National Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Cottonwood Campground - Group Site | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Buenos Aires | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Black Dike Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Terlingua Abajo -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande Nr Castolon | 194 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande At Rio Grande Village | 27 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Terlingua Abajo as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Terlingua Abajo
Can I make reservations at Terlingua Abajo?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Terlingua Abajo?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Terlingua Abajo.