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El Cosmico

1.0 star property
Campsite in Marfa with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge

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Experience the charm of a traditional teepee-style tent, situated in a peaceful courtyard setting.
Simple, functional space with a large window and a potted plant.
Cozy retreat with a central bed, leather sofa, and fire pit, perfect for a relaxing stay.
Enjoy meals around the dining table surrounded by six chairs in this well-appointed room.
Traditional tipis stand in a semi-circle under the open sky.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
802 S Highland Ave, Marfa, TX, 79843
  • Chinati Foundation Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Marfa and Presidio County Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Marfa Lights Viewing Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Marfa, TX (MRF)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds

About the area

Marfa

At El Cosmico you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Marfa and Presidio County Museum and Ballroom Marfa. Highlights at this campsite include free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Free WiFi are featured in all 47 accommodations. .This pet-friendly campsite offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Plus you'll find barbecues. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Marfa campsite include Fort D. A. Russell and Chinati Foundation Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Chinati Foundation Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fort D. A. Russell - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Marfa and Presidio County Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Presidio County Courthouse - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Marfa Lights Viewing Center - 11 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Marfa, TX (MRF) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Porter's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Sentinel Marfa - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Marfa Burrito - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Planet Marfa - ‬13 min walk

About this property

El Cosmico

Campsite in Marfa with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge
El Cosmico offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free self parking is available.
  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Bar or lounge
El Cosmico offers 47 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Dining

  • A bar/lounge

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: USD 30 per pet per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 47 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash.

Property is also known as

El Cosmico Marfa
El Cosmico Campsite
El Cosmico Campsite Marfa

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at El Cosmico?

Yep, El Cosmico has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Cosmico?

No, El Cosmico does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at El Cosmico?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

El Cosmico Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marisela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alwin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible experience. Never returning here. Overpriced and overhyped.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

hannah

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
The parking lot was far from our rooms, so dragging luggage was a pain. Also, they do not provide tissues, soap, shampoo, or a microwave. And no washcloth or hand towel (only bath towel). I asked front desk about this and they said it was "glamping". I notified them that there was nothing "glam"orous about not providing these essentials.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is close to the highway so you can definitely hear highway noise (though it is Marfa and not Houston) and there is also a railroad not too far away so a train came through 6am. It IS camping and there were dogs around that were barking so you could hear them. The facilities were great though! We stayed in teepees that were awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Alice

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianna

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Since we arrived on the first hot day after a cold spell, the a/c in the yurts hadn’t been switched from heat to a/c but the maintenance people were very responsive in addressing it quickly. Loved the yurt experience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had never heard of Marfa, TX but my son encouraged us to visit as we were passing through west Texas. It was a little out of our way but we are so glad we did. Our stay at El Cosmico was the icing on the cake. We stayed in a yurt for the first time which was awesome but the entire property is just so fun. We had read about glamping but never experienced it. I highly recommend visiting both Marfa and El Cosmico.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Bradley

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Love the concept & design. Maintenance seems to be a step or two behind - visually evident by strolling through the property's unique collection of trailers, tipis, tents, etc. Also, our trailer door wouldn't latch without a strong physical lift on the door knob to align it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Naja

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quirky place that lived up to expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff very nice. Property nice and quiet. Sitting outside looking at the stars was very relaxing. The bed very nice, comfortable and clean. I will definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRADLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Nice property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness

Good, but not great, Bushtec tent experience

This is a fun and pretty comfortable outdoorsy place to stay. However, we were there in Feb. The heater and hot water heater inside made the tent perfectly comfortable, but we could never get hot water in the tent's outdoor shower. Since the indoor tub was old and dirty, didn't want to use that. We tried the 'community' outdoor showers but couldn't get hot water there either. All else was great, albeit not as great as it would be in spring/summer/fall, when more people are there. Lots of space, a very cool vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed in one of the Bushtech tents for just one night after spending two nights camping and hiking in Big Bend National Park. The Bushtec tents have both an outdoor shower and indoor tub, but when we arrived in Bushtec tent#2 and tried to take a shower, there was a pipe that had burst next to the shower head so water was shooting all over the place (up into the air and unto the tent itself) and there was really low water pressure coming out of the actual showerhead. In addition, the water coming out of the showerhead was completely cold so we weren't able to take a (much needed) shower. When we told the front-desk manager the next morning, she just said she'd report it to the maintence manager. El Cosmico, please be sure all of the facilities/features in your lodging are up-to-standard and actually provide all of the amenities that your guests are paying for. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha P

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool Place for the family adventure
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This review will sound unfair, because I booked late and didn’t account for the weather. My girlfriend and I arrived near sunset, and booked the tent accommodation on the website about an hour before we arrived. It looked great on Expedia, and the outdoor shower and bathroom sounded fun. But after I checked in I saw the tent was dirty, the outdoor bathroom looked unkempt, and the hottubs were booked up (people book the tubs for 7-11pm… why? So many other people could enjoy them in that time). Also, when I checked in, they couldn’t find my reservation. They said Expedia hadn’t synced up with them. After a long delay and a couple phone calls, the front desk finally ok’ed the reservation. We looked at the tent, bathrooms and shower, and my girlfriend looked very unhappy. I also looked at the weather report and realized it was going to be 34°F The front desk offered additional blankets, and reassured us the electric blankets were good, but somehow it looked like camping at a national park for five times the cost. I asked to cancel, but they wouldn’t refund us the money. I sent a sweet email and asked for a refund, but didn’t get a response. So… I sucked up the cost as a bad decision to come here. Sorry folks, I was looking forward to this visit, but my experience was bad
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CINDY

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025