Davis Mountains State Park is a 2,709-acre (1,096 ha) state park located in the Davis Mountains in Jeff Davis County, Texas. The closest town is Fort Davis, Texas. The park elevation is between 5,000 and 6,000 ft (1,500 and 1,800 m) above sea level. The original portion of the park was deeded to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department by a local family.Plan to visit Davis Mountains State Park and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Fort Davis attractions using our Fort Davis holiday planner.
Original improvements were accomplished by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1933, during the Great Depression. After this federal investment, the park was opened to the public around 1938. Indian Lodge was expanded and campground facilities were added by the state in 1967.
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On our way back from Big Bend, I was contemplating whether to stop in Marfa or Ft. Davis. If you only have time to pick one, Ft. Davis is the way to go! The Davis Mountains State Park is a gem with.... more
On our way back from Big Bend, I was contemplating whether to stop in Marfa or Ft. Davis. If you only have time to pick one, Ft. Davis is the way to go! The Davis Mountains State Park is a gem with.... more »
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The park is convenient to a number of interesting things to see and do while in the Fort Davis area: go to a star party at University of Texas's McDonald Observatory, visit the Chihuahuan desert...
The park is convenient to a number of interesting things to see and do while in the Fort Davis area: go to a star party at University of Texas's McDonald Observatory, visit the Chihuahuan desert... more »
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