TELEGRAPH | STAY IN AN OLD WEST TOWN GUEST ROOM
TELEGRAPH (Room #18): Stay in an old west town guest room! Our unique, old west or some say “ghost town” feel is unique among places to stay near Big Bend National and State Parks.
Ten Bits Ranch has some of the most beautiful views in the Big Bend region of Texas. The rugged off grid Ten Bits Ranch site was chosen for its breathtaking views of the dark sky stars, red craggy rocks and the beautiful sunrise and sunset over the surrounding mountains. Guests of Ten Bits Ranch may hike and explore over 550 private acres of Ten Bits Ranch land at their leisure.
Ten Bits Ranch is your own private National Park without all the rules and restrictions of public lands. The Telegraph (Room #18) is a private casita with one (1) king-sized bed, air conditioning, electric heat, WIFI, satellite television, mini refrigerator, microwave, Keurig coffee maker and a spacious full private bathroom, all available for you to experience an old West town guest room.
Guests may have a complimentary self-serve continental breakfast or prepare your own meal 24/7 in the fully equipped guest kitchen and dining area in the shared Cantina space.
Ten Bits Ranch is just (20) minutes from the Big Bend National Park entrance and (20) minutes from the historic Terlingua Ghost Town.
Ten Bits Ranch is also (20) minutes from local activities like the Big Bend rafting companies, Big Bend Stables horseback riding, and the local bars and restaurants like La Kiva, Starlight, DB’s Rustic Iron BBQ, Chili Pepper Cafe, Longdraw Pizza, and the High Sierra Bar & Grill.
Ten Bits Ranch is (35) minutes from the Big Bend Ranch State Park and the beautiful Lajitas Golf Resort.
The Cottonwood grocery store is just (12) miles South on the way to the National Park. You may purchase groceries there to prepare your own meals in our shared Cantina.
Within our old west town, there is a Bank, Schoolhouse, Gun Shop, General Store, Steakhouse, Hattery, Gazette, Courthouse, Saloon, Hotel, Barber Shop, Mercantile, Harness shop, Blacksmith, Jail, and Post Office. This private old West town guest room has its own fire pit outside the front door with a beautiful view of Hen Egg Mountain.
Ten Bits Ranch has everything that you need to be comfortable — WiFi, air conditioning, gas & electric heat, and satellite television. The entire property is off grid and powered by the one of the largest (57.6 kW) privately owned solar power systems in Texas.
Experience REAL old West Texas, off-grid living in the Big Bend region with your own off grid oasis and a 550-acre private park. Hike and explore right outside your room without the rules and limitations of the public parks. Hike with your pet, bring your ATV or motorcycle, build a fire, visit our shooting range, hike to the Apache Indian cave or just have a drink, smoke a cigar or read a book on the porch or by the firepit and enjoy the beautiful mountains on the hotel property. Let the hundreds of acres and nearly complete freedom create your unique Big Bend experience.
Ten Bits Ranch has some of the best views of the famous Big Bend stars. Since Ten Bits Ranch is completely off grid and located on 550 private acres, there are no close neighbors and no ground lights to obscure the perfectly dark night sky. The amazing solitude is extremely quiet and peaceful day or night. If you come to Ten Bits Ranch when the moon cycle is low (dark), after 20 minutes (for your eyes to adjust), the stars at Ten Bits Ranch will appear to surround you like a blanket. Be sure to watch for shooting stars. There is a shooting star in view at Ten Bits Ranch almost every week.
Ten Bits Ranch offers a truly private, unique, off grid, old west Town, dark sky star gazing experience that few people have the opportunity to see in person. The craggy Chimney Rock Mountain on Ten Bits Ranch blocks out a beautiful black jagged silhouette in the blanket of stars. Well-behaved pets are welcome at Ten Bits Ranch. Hike and explore at your leisure with both your two- and four-legged friends. Thank you for considering Ten Bits Ranch for your Big Bend Adventure. Wherever you choose to stay, the Big Bend area is a wild, unique, and a truly beautiful place that is well worth the trip. Don’t just take our word for it, see what previous guests are saying in our reviews.
The Telegraph #18 was built in 2025 and is one of the newest additions to the Ten Bits Ranch.
Our old West town guest rooms fill up well in advance as do many Big Bend National Park Airbnbs, so make your reservation today.
