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Marfa Lights Viewing Center Overnight Parking
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Write a Review US-90 Marfa, TX 79843 Official WebsiteGPS: 30.2756, -103.8829
Overview of Marfa Lights Viewing Center Overnight Parking
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Lori on 3/15/2024
Longest RV Reported: 43 feet (Class A)
Reported by Davo on 9/19/2020
Pad Type asphalt
Elevation 4,888 ft / 1,489 m
Max Stay 1
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly.
Irush asked on 10/12/2022
Is it ok to drop your trailer at Marfa Lights Viewing Center and use your tow vehicle to spend time in town?
Reviews of Marfa Lights Viewing Center Overnight Parking 27 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 3/11/2022
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Last reported 2/19/2024
“Nice Place To Camp.”
Reviewed 3/15/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Stayed overnight here in March. After seeing the previous review, we clicked the link for the “visit website” in Campendium. It was for the Marfa Visitors Center. After checking with them, she stated that you could stay overnight. The signs that say “No Overnight Camping”, may be for in the grassy-dirt areas. There are rocks along the ... more
Stayed overnight here in March. After seeing the previous review, we clicked the link for the “visit website” in Campendium. It was for the Marfa Visitors Center. After checking with them, she stated that you could stay overnight.
The signs that say “No Overnight Camping”, may be for in the grassy-dirt areas. There are rocks along the pavement to keep things out.
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Lori would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“No camping allowed?!?!”
Reviewed 2/19/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
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We arrived February 19 to do a night of Boondocking and see the lights. There are several signs saying that camping on the property is prohibited. We stayed for the lights and then booked a campsite in Alpine instead of risking it.
T-Mobile 5G
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Historic, Informative, Fun Overnight Stop”
Reviewed 3/16/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 22' (Travel Trailer) |
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We stayed here for two 1 night stays here in Sept. 2022. Pros: * Free * Convenient (on Hwy 67) * Historic - lots of information signs Cons: * Noise - It is next to a small highway & train track. You will here some noise during the night, but it might some * "Popular" - Some people just drive through the parking area, s... more
We stayed here for two 1 night stays here in Sept. 2022.
Pros:
* Free
* Convenient (on Hwy 67)
* Historic - lots of information signs
Cons:
* Noise - It is next to a small highway & train track. You will here some noise during the night, but it might some
* "Popular" - Some people just drive through the parking area, stop for a few minutes and drive on
Overall, we LOVED staying here , stayed twice in a week.
Two Tired Teachers would stay here again
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“All About The Views Here”
Reviewed 12/7/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 41' (Fifth Wheel) |
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Very nice place with limited facilities. Excellent Boondocking with access to composting toilets on site. Lots of places to walk and read the historical markers.
Steve Folden would stay here again
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“Noisy but free”
Reviewed 3/11/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Many people show up at night to "see" the Marfa lights. There is a viewing pavilion with telescopic binoculars. Level parking area and not sure if bathrooms are open in the pavilion. Road noise is a bit loud. Price is right.
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SweetHomeChicago would stay here again
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“Great Friendly Experience ”
Reviewed 2/26/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Class B) |
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This was a great stop to not only park for the night but to see the Marfa Lights. There were a few trains that went by until about 9:30 pm (Friday) then quiet until the morning. A big thank you to Gary the local resident that comes and talks to everyone and explain where the Marfa lights typically are located and the different ty... more
This was a great stop to not only park for the night but to see the Marfa Lights.
There were a few trains that went by until about 9:30 pm (Friday) then quiet until the morning.
A big thank you to Gary the local resident that comes and talks to everyone and explain where the Marfa lights typically are located and the different types.
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Van Go America would stay here again
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“Beautiful quiet spot with great night sky viewing”
Reviewed 4/26/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Only RV type campers, 1 night stays, all respectful and friendly. Felt very safe. Arrived at night, very easy to find and lots of open spots. Clean portapotty type bathroom, no running water.
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hayley would stay here again
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“Free but busy”
Reviewed 3/28/2021
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We stayed here one night. It's a free place to park for the night. Nothing special. It is right next to railroad tracks (earplugs for me!) Great place for sunset viewings (busy on Sat) overall nice overnight stay. I didn't see any ghost lights.
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The Shady Place would stay here again
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“Free, mostly quiet, beautiful skies”
Reviewed 12/30/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | n/a |
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Pulled in the evening and boy is it dark out there. Once we found a level spot (most are, just some finding the balance between on/off road/shoulder), enjoyed a mostly quiet (some train noise) evening. Stars are just spectacular. I didn't see the "marfa mystery lights" but spouse and one daughter claimed they did. Bathrooms are a l... more
Pulled in the evening and boy is it dark out there. Once we found a level spot (most are, just some finding the balance between on/off road/shoulder), enjoyed a mostly quiet (some train noise) evening. Stars are just spectacular. I didn't see the "marfa mystery lights" but spouse and one daughter claimed they did.
Bathrooms are a little dodgy, but nice enough if you don't want to use your rig. There were a few other rigs which was nice as it might feel a little creepy out there all alone.
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KHi would stay here again
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“Not camping per se”
Reviewed 10/12/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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I’m in a 24’ rv. This place is not really a camp site, but if you’re coming to look for the Marfa lights (I didn’t see anything, but I saw shooting stars!) know it’s ok to just stay right where you’re parked for the night. The pavement is level. You’re close to the road so you’ll hear traffic and trains all night long, but I slept th... more
I’m in a 24’ rv. This place is not really a camp site, but if you’re coming to look for the Marfa lights (I didn’t see anything, but I saw shooting stars!) know it’s ok to just stay right where you’re parked for the night. The pavement is level. You’re close to the road so you’ll hear traffic and trains all night long, but I slept through all of it. There are some small garbage cans, but remember to #leavenotrace And if you have more than a tiny amount of garbage pack it out.
The Marfa lights attract lots of people so there will be folks all over the place until 10-11 or much later. Most aren’t campers, just people who drove out there.
There were 2 folks other than me who stayed over night. One in a 24’ who kept very contained and stealthy, and the other in a T@G who opened the back and made dinner early in the afternoon, well before others arrived for sunset, then closed it up and was also stealthy.
Since most people here aren’t campers, I’d recommend keeping everything packed up (contained) except for maybe a camp chair.
Amandasmiles would stay here again
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“Posted No Camping ”
noted 2/5/2024
I had planned on camping here overnight but there are two signs that say Prohibited - Camping on Public Property - State Law.
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We spent the evening passing around a pair of binoculars and debating the theories of the lights as we viewed them in the distance. A new friend, Mike Radcliffe, who owns Thurston’s Lobster Pound on Mo...
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