Terlingua Ghost Town
Brewster County, Texas29.3217, -103.6161
Can you visit?
Private land, lived-in town
Private or unlisted land · Streets public, lots private
- Nearest town
- 48 miPresidio, TX
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec6 of 12
- Elevation
- 2,510 ft764 m
Terlingua sits in Brewster County, Texas. People call it a ghost town, though 78 residents were counted in 2020. It lies at about 2,510 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Park Service
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Terlingua. 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 48 miles west in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Odessa, TX, 192 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Lajitas11 mi southwest
- Castolon14 mi southeast
- Contrabando17 mi west
- Glenn Springs29 mi east
- San Vicente38 mi east
- Plata45 mi northwest
- Shafter54 mi northwest
- Adobes64 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
Private or unlisted land
The town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property.
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 October to March, judging by NOAA normals from Terlingua. March to October bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Terlingua station (USC00418924), 2.3 miles away. About 9.2 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Brewster County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 29.32167, -103.61611 |
| Elevation | 2,510 ft (764 m) |
| Census counts | 2010: 58 · 2020: 78 |
| Also known as | Terlingua, Texas, Terlingua, TX |
| Sources | Wikidata Q982241 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Terlingua ghost town?
In Brewster County, Texas, at 29.3217, -103.6161. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Presidio, TX, about 48 miles west in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Odessa, TX, 192 miles away.
Can you visit Terlingua?
Private land, lived-in town. The town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property.
When is the best time to visit Terlingua?
Mild months here run October to March, judging by NOAA normals from Terlingua. March to October bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Terlingua?
Yes. Lajitas (11 mi), Castolon (14 mi), Contrabando (17 mi), Glenn Springs (29 mi).
