Terlingua Abajo
Terlingua Abajo is a wet area that provides a habitat for native and migrating bird species.
Plan Around Terlingua Abajo
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Terlingua Abajo Details
Aside from the Rio Grande, Terlingua Abajo is one of the wettest places in the park and as such, it is home to a wide variety of birds. These birds are either native to the area, or they could be just passing through on a migration route, so the variety is sure to be substantial and unique.
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Nearby Parks Around Terlingua Abajo
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Terlingua Abajo
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Santa Elena Canyon
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Santa Elena River Access
Parking and river access at the Santa Elena Canyon off of the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive.
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Dorgan House Trail
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Rock Slide Rapid
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Cottonwood Campground
$14/night, year-round, 24-hour campground with pit toilets, grills and water. No frills but a whole lot of fun!
