It is advisable to have a high clearance auto with 8-10-inch ply tires, as this road can be rocky. Carry more water & food than you think you need. Cell service does not always work there & satellite phone is excellent to carry. Alpine is 62.1 miles from the turnoff to the lodge.    Folks love it for hiking & photography.   There is abundant wildlife & birds. We have seen a lot of quail and even found a white horned toad. The color was to blend in with the dirt it was on. We have the GPS coordinates for all corners.  There are several good licensed surveyors in our area. Other than the lights, there are no restrictions, so you can build when & what you want. Water catchment and solar energy will provide you with off-grid utilities. Now, regarding your address here, the town refers to itself as Alpine because an Alpine Mail Carrier delivers the mail. So you are not in Alpine. This confuses many folks. Terlingua Ranch is a favorite destination for peace & quiet, offering a serene escape from city stress. Dark skies are excellent for stargazing, so bring your cameras & telescopes. Our county is the largest dark sky community in the world. The views from all directions are like a painting on your canvas. There are restrictions on the type of lights you can have & it is a county ordinance. We have information from McDonald’s Observatory about the kind of legal lights. Terlingua Ranch offers cabins, RVs, & Tent camping. A neat little cafe called the Bad Rabbit serves great home-cooked meals. If you are a pilot, there is a dirt strip that you can land on behind the lodge. A yearly fee of $229 is due in March. It takes care of upkeep on the many roads on the ranch. All sales are cash, as no bank loans are available for the property, which is not located on a highway or county road. All sales are processed through a title company and can take 45-60 days to close. All proceeds will be sent by wire transfer to the Abstract Company. You do not need to carry cash when deciding on a property you like. All contracts are done in writing on Texas Real Estate forms. Please call in advance to see this and other properties we have listed. We look forward to seeing you! Thank you!