Frequently Asked Questions

We are located on Farm Road 170 about a half mile west of the intersection of Highway 118 and Farm Road 170. We are on the left hand (south) side of FM 170 as you travel towards the Terlingua ghost-town and Lajitas. Our office facilities are in a tan metal building with red trim. Look for the large yellow sign with our name and logo. If you want to see directions by train, plane and car please visit our location page.

Far Flung has been on the river almost every day for over 30 years, and we don’t see the “violence” often shown in the news or movies. It’s been argued that Big Bend is the safest stretch of the southern border and our experiences have reflected that.

Our community is well protected by law enforcement, including Park Rangers, Border Patrol, Brewster County Sheriff’s officers, and Homeland Security.

We are open everyday of the year!

Yes, there is, however, we are in a rural area where some signal may be limited or Wi-Fi may be required.

We do. Our cafe opened a couple of years back and our coffee and muffins have since got everyone talking. Come down and try them for yourself!

We don’t have an online shop – all sales/purchases are made in our on-site store. Get down to the Far Flung Outdoor Center, experience the place, and get the t-shirt to prove it.

We sure do, you can view it and download it here.

Check-in time is at 3 p.m. Check-out time is at 11 a.m.

We don’t serve breakfast but your casita comes equipped with all the pots, pans and dishes you need to make your own!

We also have a coffee shop onsite with breakfast items such as sandwiches, bagels, muffins, and more. Open daily at 7am!

Yes, there is.

No, but there is one just up the road from us! Address: 53623 TX-118, Terlingua, TX 79852

Yes, we light it at dusk if the weather permits. The fire pit will be lit until 10 pm.

Yes, there is. The selection can be limited so we recommend bringing any specialty food, meat, and produce you’d like to have during your stay.

No, we’ve got you covered!

We’ve got some great food in these parts. About 8-10 eating establishments depending on the time of year.

Yes, each casita is equipped with free WiFi.

Our guides are outdoor enthusiasts with many years of running rivers. They’ll haul the gear, organize hikes and, with a little encouragement, even provide entertainment. Realizing that personal involvement increases one’s enjoyment of a trip, they will welcome your interest in learning how to row, paddle, or better understand the desert plant and animal life. Our staff will enrich your experience by sharing their knowledge of Big Bend’s extensive natural and human history.

Many guests ask us whether tipping the guides is appropriate. If you believe the guides have exceeded your service expectations, please feel free to leave a tip (10-15% of the trip price is normal). Tipping is by no means required.

On our one-day trips we serve a deli-style boxed lunch with a sandwich, fruit, chips, and cookies.

Meals on our multi-day trips consist of a meat or fish entree, 2 vegetables, salad and dessert.

Big Bend is a scenic wonderland. We encourage you to bring a camera. We have waterproof bags available to store your equipment, but please remember this is a water activity, and there are no guarantees.

Because the trip will take us through primitive areas of Big Bend, bathroom facilities are limited. The put-ins and take-outs along the half-day section have compost-type toilets. Our guides will carry a basic toilet system, but your choice of restroom will be “pink or blue” bushes or large rocks. You will have access to the Far Flung Outdoor Center restrooms before and after the trip. Our multi-day trips provide a Groover-style bathroom.

Please refer to section below about what to wear. We also recommend you bring a windbreaker/fleece jacket (months of November – April), rain jacket or poncho (months of June – October), hat or cap (wide brim hats are preferred!), sunglasses, sunscreen and lip balm, and a water bottle (we have plenty of iced water!). Optionals include camera, binoculars, your own supply of soft drinks (no glass, please!), and small ice chest (no foam chests, please!)

Dress for the river is normally shorts, swimsuit, hat or visor, t-shirt, and river sandals or old tennis shoes for the warmer months. In cooler months, layering your clothing is strongly recommended. We will provide waterproof bags so that you can take off or put on clothes as necessary. Do not bring good shoes for the river – they will get wet! If you choose to wear sandals, they should have ankle straps.

We use Jeep YJ Wranglers for all our Jeep tours that have been specially designed for Far Flung. These “safari-style” vehicles have covered tops to protect against the sun and open sides for great viewing and picture taking.

All our 3-hour jeep tours are suitable for kids and families, but we find that our day trips can be a long day for younger ones. Check out the trip details on each of our tours to find out more about age requirements.

There is no experience required for any of Jeep tours.

Yes, most definitely! Your guide will regularly pull over and take you on short walks to closer inspect points of interest, desert flora, geological formations, and viewpoints.

Absolutely! Please contact us at least 48 hours in advance if you have special dietary needs. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs, however, please understand that our nearest full-service grocery store is 150 miles to the north.

Although not essential, we recommend (for a full Big Bend experience) that you visit the park in a vehicle suitable for some degree of off-roading, a 4 wheel drive such as an SUV, Jeep, or Hummer.