Best Camping near Fort Davis, TX

Fort Davis is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Fort Davis is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Fort Davis, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

Best Camping Sites Near Fort Davis, TX (28)

    Camper-submitted photo from Davis Mountains State Park Campground
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    1. Davis Mountains State Park Campground

    52 Reviews
    210 Photos
    216 Saves
    Fort Davis, Texas
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $15 - $25 / night

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    2. Tumble In RV Park

    17 Reviews
    21 Photos
    48 Saves
    Marfa, Texas

    Small family-owned, honor system park in Marfa, Texas.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $15 - $35 / night

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    3. Davis Mountain RV Park

    15 Reviews
    8 Photos
    28 Saves
    Fort Davis, Texas
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $20 / night

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    4. El Cosmico

    14 Reviews
    42 Photos
    75 Saves
    Marfa, Texas

    El Cosmico is an 21 acre nomadic hotel and campground in Marfa, Texas. In keeping with the belief that life should be a balance of adventure and do-nothingness we offer shelter, occasional entertainment, opportunity for learning/doing/making, and access to the majesty of the high plains desert. From its wide open spaces to the vast canopy of stars above, El Cosmico provides temporary liberation from the built world. It is second home to intrepid travelers and wanderers from all corners of the planet.

    Accommodations at El Cosmico include renovated vintage trailers, safari and scout tents, Sioux-style tepees, a Mongolian yurt, and tent campsites. The property also offers several communal spaces for guests – a hammock grove, an outdoor kitchen and dining area, a community lounge and mercantile, an outdoor stage, a reading room. We rent wood-fired hot tubs as the burn ban allows, and bikes for exploring Marfa.

    • Pets
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Alaskan RV Park
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    5. Lost Alaskan RV Park

    10 Reviews
    26 Photos
    34 Saves
    Alpine, Texas
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Historic Prude Ranch
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    6. Historic Prude Ranch

    5 Reviews
    36 Photos
    17 Saves
    Fort Davis, Texas
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
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    7. Saddleback Mountain RV Park

    13 Reviews
    57 Photos
    22 Saves
    Balmorhea, Texas

    Saddleback Mountain RV Park offers: • 46 pull through full hook up sites • Easy access off Interstate 10 at exit 212. • Laundry facility • RO water and ice • Saddleback Steakhouse and Circle Bar Saloon open daily at 5 pm. • Great rates of $20 per night • Ice Machine on site

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $20 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Davis Mountain RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Davis Mountain RV Park
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    8. Davis Mountain RV Park

    3 Reviews
    3 Photos
    2 Saves
    Fort Davis, Texas

    We have 24 RV spots at our site. At an altitude of 5,050 feet, Fort Davis is the highest town in Texas. What does that mean? Cooler temperatures with our yearly average being 72 degrees, mountain scenery and breathtaking, beautiful starry skies. The Fort Davis area offers nine different restaurants, all with their own uniqueness. There are two grocery stores and a liquor store less than two miles from the RV Park. Want to take your family out in nature or to learn about Fort Davis, Texas history? We have that too. Some of the tourist attractions are places like the the National Historic site that not only holds history but hiking trails as well. The Davis Mountains State Park is about two miles from the RV Park and programs are hosted every week plus it has more hiking, from beginner trails to advanced. McDonald's Observatory is nearby and has many family oriented program options available, which include Star Parties, and kid-friendly activities daily. Star parties at the Observatory are Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Check out the Observatory's website(mcdonaldobservatory.org) or call (432) 426-3640. The area has many other attractions such as Balmorhea State Park which is about 35 miles from Fort Davis and it is home to San Soloman Springs. Also, Big Bend National Park is about 130 miles from Fort Davis.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain View Lodge & Cafe (operated by the nonprofit Mobile Comunidad)
    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain View Lodge & Cafe (operated by the nonprofit Mobile Comunidad)
    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain View Lodge & Cafe (operated by the nonprofit Mobile Comunidad)
    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain View Lodge & Cafe (operated by the nonprofit Mobile Comunidad)
    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain View Lodge & Cafe (operated by the nonprofit Mobile Comunidad)
    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain View Lodge & Cafe (operated by the nonprofit Mobile Comunidad)

    9. Mountain View Lodge & Cafe (operated by the nonprofit Mobile Comunidad)

    1 Review
    37 Photos
    8 Saves
    Fort Davis, Texas

    Cabins and cottages with two tent sites plus two RV sites. Located in the Davis Mountains and Chihuahuan Desert of Far West Texas, we have spectacular views and abundant wildlife. Our property features a restroom with shower for our campers. We have a picnic table at the tent sites and a pavilion with gas grill and fridge for all guests to use. Our cabins feature two full-size beds or one queen bed.

    We are located in a Dark Skies Reserve. You can stargaze and see the Milky Way from your site. We are 18 miles from McDonald Observatory. Historic Fort Davis is less than 5 miles away. Hiking trails and shopping are popular here.

    We also have an on-site cafe, serving breakfast and lunch Fridays through Tuesdays, 8am to 2pm.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Cabins

    $39 - $49 / night

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    10. Marfa Yacht Club

    3 Reviews
    21 Photos
    15 Saves
    Marfa, Texas
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $40 - $45 / night

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Pet-friendly camping near Fort Davis

Recent Reviews in Fort Davis

182 Reviews of 28 Fort Davis Campgrounds


  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Madera Canyon Roadside Park Dispersed
    Nov. 7, 2024

    Madera Canyon Roadside Park Dispersed

    Nice roadside park with hiking trail

    4 or 5 sites nicely spread out with picnic tables and garbage cans at each site, there are no restrooms or water, Madera Canyon trailhead starts from a small parking area near one end of the park and is a 2 mile loop trail with nice views, the trail information board says overnight parking is allowed at the picnic sites but not in the trail parking area, it does not specify how many nights, we stayed 2 nights in a class c with a tow vehicle, it was peaceful and the trail was a great hike. We had no Verizon service here.

  • m
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    Oct. 30, 2024

    Tumble In RV Park

    Great overnighter

    We were looking for a place to spend the night , fill our water and dump our tanks . This place was perfect , water and electric at the site and dump station too. It was quiet and cheap , $32 a night

  • perfectly M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hornets Nest
    Oct. 28, 2024

    Hornets Nest

    Few amenities, nice views

    While bikepacking drift boss, I set a camp here. Since there was just one other visitor in a camper trailer, no reservation was required. Tent camping was rather basic at each location, which offered water and electricity but no other facilities. A few minutes after we got there, the proprietors pulled up to take the$10 camping charge. We believed the price to be reasonable. There are no restrooms, so pick your bush carefully and remove all of your waste. Here, we enjoyed fantastic views of the sunrise and sunset. The setting, which is essentially a Prada storefront in the middle of the desert, is extremely close to the well-known Marfa Prada art display.

  • Harry B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Historic Prude Ranch
    Oct. 24, 2024

    Historic Prude Ranch

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    Historic Prude Ranch is a unique camping destination with a friendly atmosphere and plenty of activities retro bowl. Visitors enjoy the beautiful scenery, wildlife, and horseback riding opportunities!

  • Chris P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Marathon Motel & RV Park
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Marathon Motel & RV Park

    Small Slice of Paris, Texas in Marathon

    Lovely RV Park and Motel. Clean and well kept facilities. Iconic location of several scenes from Paris, Texas.

  • Justin G.
    Camper-submitted photo from El Cosmico
    Oct. 11, 2024

    El Cosmico

    Teepee is nice and host is accomadating

    Great spot, the staff is accomadating - brought towels quickly, lots of beverages and food in store waiting for the heat to die down and night to fall

  • Sophia C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Apache Park and Trail Camping
    Aug. 7, 2024

    Apache Park and Trail Camping

    Apache Park and Trail Camping

    Apache Park and Trail Camping offers a fantastic outdoor experience with its scenic trails and well-maintained camping sites. Perfect for nature enthusiasts, the park provides ample opportunities for hiking, wildlife spotting, and relaxation in a serene environment. Whether you're an avid camper or just looking for a peaceful getaway, Apache Park is an excellent choice for your next adventure.

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  • James S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Davis Mountain RV Park
    Jun. 21, 2024

    Davis Mountain RV Park

    Not even a picnic table to sit at.

    The guy that owns the place is not a nice guy and the place is very noisy, dusty and absolutely nothing at all here. Not even a picnic table to sit at.

  • mThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Elephant mountain WMA
    May. 23, 2024

    Elephant mountain WMA

    Permit? or No Permit?

    The area around Elephant Mountain is beautiful and the mountain itself is a huge bluff sticking up out of the otherwise flat landscape.  The campsites are basic with a vault toilet in a little shack.  It was adequate for what I needed... just an overnight. But it's very hard to tell if a permit is needed.  Dyrt says Yes, and the info at the entrance says yes, but there's no indication how to get one.  I did not have a permit and nothing happened, but I was a bit paranoid. I'd say the landscape is the best part of this campsite.

  • Nunyo B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hornets Nest
    May. 7, 2024

    Hornets Nest

    Camping Rental Not Allowed

    Davis Mountain Resort is a private residential area. Campsite rentals are not allowed or available.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Saddleback Mountain RV Park
    Apr. 26, 2024

    Saddleback Mountain RV Park

    Worked for an Overnighter

    There was no problem finding this campground(CG) as it is right off I-10 adjacent to a Valero gas station. We had paid online, and per the emailed instructions, we went and chose an empty site. After driving through and looking at sites that didn’t have trees that would interfere with our slide-outs, we went into pull-through site 29 with FHUs. As we were only staying overnight, we did not use water and sewer. The CG’s sites are all pull-throughs with FHUs. About 1/4 of the sites are transient workers or full-timers. When we were here towards the end of January, there were plenty of sites to choose from. Our site was plenty long enough for our 40’ 5th wheel and F450. This is a basic CG with no internet, but they have a laundry room on the back of the Saddleback Steakhouse and Bar that has seen better days. There’s also an unmanned office with instructions and a drop box for campers without a reservation. There were plenty of sites that have clear shots to the sky for satellite. We got 3 bars on Verizon. We should have used our sound machine as there’s a lot of road noise from I-10. There’s no formal dog park, but there is plenty of room to walk your dog. Other than the price, one of the reasons we stayed here was the raving reviews by other campers on the Saddleback Steakhouse and Saloon, especially their ribeyes. Boy, were we disappointed. We were expecting a big Texas-style steak. The steak was maybe 1/4 inch thick, and the hand-cut fries were greasy. This may be the only place in the US that still allows smoking inside. They live by their own rules here. On the bright side, this dive-type bar was interesting and somewhat entertaining depending on your views as this establishment is clearly pro-Trump and anti-Biden.

  • Todd J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain View Lodge & Cafe (operated by the nonprofit Mobile Comunidad)
    Apr. 15, 2024

    Mountain View Lodge & Cafe (operated by the nonprofit Mobile Comunidad)

    Great place in Davis Mountains / Big Bend

    (Full disclosure: I am on the board of nonprofit Mobile Comunidad, which operates the Mountain View Lodge & Cafe)

    The Mountain View is a great place to stay while visiting the Davis Mountains / Big Bend region, convenient to McDonald Observatory, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Marfa, Alpine, and further to Big Bend National Park. All proceeds from the lodge and cafe help fund programs such as free lunches for school kids, food pantry food distributions, a bookmobile and more. You will enjoy our hospitality and the cafe serves a great breakfast and the best burgers around.

    Our staff will go out of their way to make your visit as enjoyable as possible. Check our reviews on other sites to see how folks like us. Happy trails!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Davis Mountain RV Park
    Apr. 11, 2024

    Davis Mountain RV Park

    Clean and nice

    Kind lady took our reservation over the phone. Clean place. The hookups looked fairly new. New plantings around. A bit of traffic noise but almost no traffic.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Davis Mountain RV Park
    Apr. 11, 2024

    Davis Mountain RV Park

    Nice place

    Neat and clean. The reservation was taken by a kind lady offsite. Easy directions to the site. Nice off leash dog park. All the hookups seemed new. There is occasional road noise but very little traffic.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Davis Inn & RV Park
    Apr. 11, 2024

    Fort Davis Inn & RV Park

    Unkept and in disrepair

    The picnic table was rotted and unusable. Many occupied sites had junk laying around. On the bright side, the sites were. Shaded by big trees. This was shielded from road noise by buildings and fences.



Guide to Fort Davis

Camping near Fort Davis, Texas, offers a unique blend of stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking your RV, there are plenty of options to enjoy the great outdoors.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the many trails in the area. Campers rave about the hiking opportunities, with one reviewer from Davis Mountains State Park Campground saying, "There are sites with full hookups, hot showers, many many hiking trails, and even free Wi-Fi at the headquarters/park entrance!"
  • Stargazing: The clear night skies are perfect for stargazing. A visitor at Balmorhea State Park Campground mentioned, "Great view of the sky so if you are a star lover you will love this place."
  • Visiting Local Attractions: Check out the nearby McDonald Observatory for some amazing views. One camper at Historic Prude Ranch noted, "Close to Fort Davis, McDonald Observatory."

What campers like:

  • Friendly Atmosphere: Many campers appreciate the welcoming vibe. A reviewer at Tumble In RV Park said, "Funky RV campground, we really loved this place."
  • Clean Facilities: Clean restrooms and showers are a big plus. A camper at Lost Alaskan RV Park shared, "Exceptional laundry facilities and a very clean park."
  • Variety of Sites: Campers enjoy the range of options available. One visitor at Davis Mountains State Park Campground mentioned, "In west Texas lots of site variety- tents, trailers, RVs."

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Be prepared for spotty cell service in many areas. A camper at Davis Mountains State Park Campground noted, "There is little to no cell signal (Verizon) anywhere in the park."
  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy due to nearby highways or trains. A visitor at Tumble In RV Park mentioned, "You will hear and feel the trains so accept it."
  • Reservations Recommended: Popular spots fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons. A camper at Balmorhea State Park Campground advised, "Remember to reserve way in advance because there are limited sites and they fill so fast!"

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. A reviewer at Balmorhea State Park Campground mentioned, "They also have a playground for little kids!"
  • Plan for Water Fun: If your family enjoys swimming, check out the natural spring pool at Balmorhea. One visitor said, "The clear, beautiful water, plus the amazing array of birds and nature make for a wonderful trip."
  • Pack Snacks: Food options can be limited in some areas. A camper at Tumble In RV Park noted, "Getting food at a restaurant is a task."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookups: Make sure your chosen campground has the necessary hookups. A reviewer at Lost Alaskan RV Park said, "The site I was in was level and had full hookups."
  • Be Ready for Dust: Some RV parks can be dusty, so prepare accordingly. A camper at Saddleback Mountain RV Park mentioned, "The sites are all pull-throughs with FHUs."
  • Expect Road Noise: If you're sensitive to noise, consider your location. A visitor at Saddleback Mountain RV Park shared, "There’s a lot of road noise from I-10."

Camping near Fort Davis, Texas, offers a mix of adventure and relaxation. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your next getaway.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Fort Davis, TX?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Fort Davis, TX offers a wide range of camping options, with 28 campgrounds and RV parks near Fort Davis, TX and 2 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Fort Davis, TX?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Fort Davis, TX is Davis Mountains State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 52 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Fort Davis, TX?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Fort Davis, TX.

  • What parks are near Fort Davis, TX?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 parks near Fort Davis, TX that allow camping, notably Guadalupe Mountains National Park and Big Bend National Park.