Davis Mountains State Park Headquarters

Category: State park

Address: TX-118, Fort Davis, TX 79734, USA

Phone: +14324263337

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Bill Clugston

Apr 7, 2022

Really nice park located in the Davis Mountains of West Texas. Easy access to the McDonald Douglas Observatory. The skies are great for astrophotography or just viewing with binoculars. There is abundant wildlife and great bird-watching.

Gabriel Lopez

Dec 31, 2021

Excellent camping spot, with nice trails. I'd recommend it if you want to have good amenities, great views, and love hiking. You're not exactly "braving it", but it's so much nicer for families and pets this way.

Becky Burtis

Dec 7, 2021

Another great Texas state campground at almost 5,000 feet! Paved roads and sites. We stayed in site 60 with 30A and water. Very quiet and serene. No Verizon, Wifi or TV channels. Restrooms were cleaned daily. We just used this as a stopover on the way to Big Bend NP. Take a couple of hours to visit Ft. Davis National Historic Site; well worth it.

Rachel Reagor

Oct 29, 2021

We stayed here for a week in one of the RV sites, not the full hookup sites because they were all booked. There seemed to be some drainage issues with the hoses and tanks possibly due to the RV not being completely level as the ground wasn't level and us not having anything to fix that. Otherwise it was a totally pleasant place to stay. We didn't get to hike many trails but the ones we went on were nice and the bird blinds are pretty good. The scenery was absolutely beautiful, the Skyline drive was a must see.

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Questions & Answers

Can I take in a service dog?

Jannette Plain | Jul 5, 2020
Martin Havran | Jul 6, 2020

Yes - Also non-service dogs on a leash.

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Are you able to gain entrance after dark to get to your campsite?

Kristen Murphy | Jul 6, 2019
Patricia Ann Bloodworth | Jul 7, 2019

Yes. My daughter and I drove in and out after dark.

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Can you bring your dog

Sheryl Hykel | Jul 6, 2019
Ron Rieken | Jul 7, 2019

Yes, they are welcome in the park. You cannot take them in any of the buildings though. Just make sure you clean up after them. The

It says hiking, biking which are the biking trails?

Bert Alarid | Jul 6, 2018
Jimmy Pallett | Jul 7, 2018

The bike trails have signs marking them.

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How long can I stay per visit during this summer

James Cann | Jul 6, 2018
Rhonda Rieken | Jul 7, 2018

Most state parks have a 14 day limit.

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is there any best site or park we can visit for stargazing, that is not Macdonald observatory I'm just trying to avoid the crowd and enjoy a peaceful night with some stars...

Anna | Jul 5, 2020
Martin Havran | Jul 6, 2020

Skyline Drive in Davis Mtns SP has 360 degree view of night sky. Nature Conservancy Davis Mtns Preserve has open weekend March 13-15. Cabin Meadow would be good for viewing at the Preserve.

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What kind of heaters may we use in our tents when we go to our camp out being that it will be cold those days??

Monica R. Villarreal | Jul 5, 2020
Keith Hamilton | Jul 6, 2020

IDK. It's better to dress for the weather and have the proper sleeping equipment. A heater of any kind inside a tent is dangerous.

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Are there any good offroad driving trails for trucks and jeeps?

Rocky Rico | Jul 6, 2019
Mark Van Netten | Jul 7, 2019

Didn't see any when we were there. Hikers/bikers only.

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Do you have fire wood for sale at the site

John Dennis | Jul 6, 2019
Stephen Whitmer | Jul 7, 2019

No. There is a countywide burn ban. Collecting firewood is also banned. Charcoal or propane are OK.

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can i stay the night and hook up my rv

Xavier Carrillo | Jul 6, 2018
I AM MOHD | Jul 7, 2018

Actually, wifi is available at the campsites and quite good which is rare for TX state parks.

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With the fires right now how is the State Park doing?

Lisa Doucet | Jul 6, 2018
NAC CAN (Nate) | Jul 7, 2018

If you plan on going give the park a call first I know thay they have shut down some of the roads around the fires.

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Are dogs allowed? Single woman traveling alone with Airedale Terrior companion

Linda Griesel | Jul 6, 2018
Greg Brown | Jul 7, 2018

It's an open state park. I do not recall any pet restrictions, but plenty of folks in RVs. Will probably need to call on that one.

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Is there service out at Davis Mountain SP?

Maddie Marroquin | Jul 6, 2018
S Miller | Jul 7, 2018

Water, and power yes. Dump station avaliable. Some TV, some cell/data - but once u ar e there for r/r who cares.

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How far is Davis Mountains State Park from McDonald Observatory?

Linda Daniels-Hernandez | Jul 5, 2021
ShylaAnn Sweet | Jul 6, 2021

About 20 minutes

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Is the burn ban still in effect

Carl Johnson | Jul 5, 2021
J Kim | Jul 6, 2021

Yes, for more info: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/davis-mountains

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Are there showers?

Chris Dritsas | Jul 5, 2021
Bobby Mccarty | Jul 6, 2021

Yes, in multiple areas

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Are trails open for day hikers?

Susan Block | Jul 5, 2021
Brian Deschenes | Jul 6, 2021

Yes, you will need either a day pass or a Texas State Parks Pass

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Are pets allowed in the park and camp sites?

Christopher Hale | Jul 5, 2021
Didem Mize | Jul 6, 2021

yes, on leash only. The leash cannot be longer than 6ft.

How many different types of hummingbirds is it possible to see herre

Thurston Howell | Jul 5, 2021
Kelly H | Jul 6, 2021

That's a good question for Google.

Is there a soda and snack machine there or a store

Shin Wook | Jul 5, 2020
Colin Gebhart | Jul 6, 2020

The park stores were still closed when we were there and I didn't notice machines. There is a nice small grocery store called Porter's only 3 miles down the road towards Ft. Davis.

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How much $ to camp TV there??

Bob 6 | Jul 5, 2020
Layne Sutton | Jul 6, 2020

There's a great visitors center there!

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What is the biggest RV campsite with hook ups...

Cynthia Ralls | Jul 6, 2019
Sherry Herrmann | Jul 7, 2019

It would be best to call the park for that info.

Is there horseback riding and provisions for horses at the park?

Carol Kraft | Jul 6, 2019
GM Tech | Jul 7, 2019

I believe there is calling the park would be your best choice it's been a while since I've been there

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Is camping open or closed due to government shutdown?

Ashley Leighton-Haggy | Jul 6, 2019
J Loudermilk | Jul 7, 2019

Shouldn't be since it is a Texas State Park which is run by Texas Parks and Wildlife instead of a National Park ran by the Bureau of Land Management.

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Is there anywhere to camp where I can bring my horse

Melvin Allen | Jul 6, 2019
Jason Spangler | Jul 7, 2019

Yes, the park has equestrian day use and primitive equestrian camping (6 sites) at the Limpia Canyon Primitive Area.

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So you can’t make any campfires?

Seth Rangel | Jul 6, 2019
Rohan Jay | Jul 7, 2019

Nope

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Are there any 4x4 trails in or around the park? Looking for some good Jeep adventures.

Anthony Moody | Jul 6, 2019
Skippy Longbottom | Jul 7, 2019

No real Jeep adventures to be had in the immediate area. Mostly privately owned ranch land. A couple of hours south in the Terlingua Ranch area, there are plenty.

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Is there any horse back riding in the area?

Greg Martin | Jul 6, 2019
Cindy Davis | Jul 7, 2019

No not at state park, but yes there is a stable near by. The stars are awesome at the park. Best state park in Tx

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We will be at the park today. Is there still a burn ban on campfires?

Juanita Cranfill | Jul 6, 2018
Albert Ake | Jul 7, 2018

Yes they are under a burn ban and high winds warning

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Any lakes and rivers close by?

Gregory Sawruk | Jul 6, 2018
Kevin Loonam | Jul 7, 2018

No rivers or lakes, but balmorrhea has swimming and the rio grande runs thru parks to the south. San Angelo has a lake but its a few hours away

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Is it ok to cook bacon at the park ? Weird question I know, but some people are saying we should not do this because of the bear population.

Cynthia Miller | Jul 5, 2021
Bill Leland | Jul 6, 2021

You are not likely to see any bears. Cook your bacon without fear.

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Where is the fort in fort Davis tx

Linda Jalufka | Jul 6, 2018
Josh Callaway | Jul 7, 2018

It's very visible & easy to find once you're there: right off 118 (main road through town). Turn at the old rail caboose, which is now an ice cream shop (and worth stopping at too!)

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Is fort davis under a burn ban currently?

Tristen | Jul 6, 2018
Christopher Giles | Jul 7, 2018

As of 10 Oct. Jeff Davis County IS under a burn ban.

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Camping sites at ft. Davis state park?

Katherine Thompson | Jul 6, 2018
D Largent | Jul 7, 2018

Yes. There are tent and RV sites. The lodge will be closed for the next six months approx for renovations. But, the Black Bear restaurant at the lodge will remain open for breakfast and lunch.

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