Welcome to the border! A land of two cultures, dark skies, blazing sun and dizzying views. The last place where the West is still being won.

After creating the Earth, placing the birds in the air, the fish in the sea and the stars in the sky, the great Creator gathered all of the leftover rocks and placed them in the Big Bend.

-Native American Legend

The Ten Bits Ranch is situated in the high Chihuahuan Desert in far west Texas within the heart of the great bend of the Rio Grande River. The landscape of Big Bend is the result of millions of years of mountain building, volcanism, faulting and erosion. Desert flats give way to yawning canyons, lofty peaks and the winding Rio Grande River. At an elevation of 3200’, the Ten Bits Ranch is situated deep within this rugged, desert mountain country. From a low of 1800’ along the Rio Grande, elevations exceed 7000’ within the high Chisos Mountains of Big Bend National Park . Daytime temperatures at the Ranch average around 60 degrees in winter but can exceed 110 during the hot summer months. Spring and autumn temperatures can fluctuate dramatically but highs are usually in the 70’s and 80’s with lows from the 30’s to 50’s. Annual rainfall averages a scant 8 inches but luckily, desert storms do produce intense, nourishing cloudbursts, mostly during the summer months. For the latest weather and additional travel information check out the: Big Bend National Park Official NPS Website

The Ten Bits Ranch is located only15minutes north of the Big Bend National Park west entrance. Also within easy driving distance are Big Bend Ranch State Park, the annual Terlingua Chili Cook-off (held in November) and the historic Terlingua Ghost Town along with conveniences such as fuel, groceries, banking, and postal facilities. Other regional attractions include the town of Alpine and Sul Ross State University, McDonald Observatory, Fort Davis historic site and the Marfa Mystery Lights. All are within an hour’s drive or so from the Ranch. The nearest official U.S./Mexico border crossing - at the town of Presidio - is also only an hour’s drive away along State Highway 170, considered to be the most scenic route in Texas.

“Somewhere…Out There" may seem like the truth during your visit, however the Ten Bits Ranch is easily reached via North County Road just 2.3 miles west of Texas State Highway 118 approximately 65 miles south of Alpine, Texas. North County Road intersects Hwy. 118 approximately 1 mile south of the Longhorn Ranch Motel, so watch for it! Although a public thoroughfare, North County Road is unpaved but is regularly maintained and will provide access to almost any normal automobile. For travelers wishing to incorporate commercial air travel in their plans, the nearest airports are located in El Paso (a 4 hour drive) or Midland - Odessa ( a 3 hour drive) from the Ranch. Automobile rentals are available in most of the larger towns and Jeep® rentals are available locally. The Big Bend is remote, distances are great and the traffic is light, so enjoy the view! For printable directions click HERE!