Glenn Springs Ghost Town
Brewster County, Texas29.1760, -103.1570
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Big Bend National Park · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 77 miPresidio, TX
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec5 of 12
- Elevation
- 2,450 ft746 m
Glenn Springs is an abandoned town in Brewster County, Texas. It lies at about 2,450 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Park Service
- Private or unlisted
Star: Glenn Springs. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Presidio, TX, about 77 miles west in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Odessa, TX, 193 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- San Vicente8.4 mi east
- Castolon22 mi west
- Terlingua29 mi west
- Lajitas38 mi west
- Contrabando45 mi west
- Haymond67 mi north
- Plata71 mi northwest
- Shafter82 mi northwest
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
National Park Service: Big Bend National Park
PAD-US places this spot on Big Bend National Park, land managed by the National Park Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run November to March, judging by NOAA normals from Boquillas Rs. April to October bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Boquillas Rs station (USC00410950), 12 miles away. About 8.6 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Brewster County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 29.17600, -103.15700 |
| Elevation | 2,450 ft (746 m) |
| Also known as | Glenn Springs, Texas |
| Sources | Wikidata Q5569118 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Glenn Springs ghost town?
In Brewster County, Texas, at 29.1760, -103.1570. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Presidio, TX, about 77 miles west in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Odessa, TX, 193 miles away.
Can you visit Glenn Springs?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Big Bend National Park, land managed by the National Park Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
When is the best time to visit Glenn Springs?
Mild months here run November to March, judging by NOAA normals from Boquillas Rs. April to October bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Glenn Springs?
Yes. San Vicente (8.4 mi), Castolon (22 mi), Terlingua (29 mi), Lajitas (38 mi).
