Davis Mountains State Park
A highland mountain park beside Fort Davis, with a scenic Skyline Drive, hiking trails and the Indian Lodge, built in adobe style in the 1930s.
Davis Mountains State Park lies northwest of Fort Davis and is one of the few mountain landscapes of grassland and oak woodland in West Texas. Driving the Skyline Drive takes you to a summit lookout over the mountains and the town of Fort Davis. Park trails also run all the way to the Fort Davis National Historic Site. The Indian Lodge in the park was built with adobe bricks by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and offers overnight stays. The night sky here is also very dark, and mule deer and many bird species are often seen. A state park entry ticket is required, and it is recommended to book online in advance.
Opening hours
Open all day (tickets by day)
Nearby sights
- Fort Davis National Historic Site
- Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center & Botanical Gardens
- McDonald Observatory
- Davis Mountains Scenic Loop
- Presidio County Courthouse
- Hotel Paisano
- Judd Foundation Marfa
- Ballroom Marfa