Davis Mountains State Park Campground

Only had one night here due to spring break but it was very nice. The trains and driving roads to viewing points are highly recommended. There are all types of sites, our site has good wat er and electricity. The bath and shower

areas were very clean and the hot water was welcomed. A plus is you are close to the McDonald Observatory which was well worth a visit and tour.

Davis Mountain State Park is a gem. They offer RV sites with full hookup, or just electric and water. Tent sites with water only. If you want to glamp, there is a lodge renting rooms. Hot showers, dumpsters, hiking trails and amphitheater. State Park is near the town and historic site of FT. Davis. The town has a grocery store and several restaurants. I highly recommend this campground

Great Park! Great campsites! Trails for all abilities and interests, and a great scenic drive. Minutes from groceries and restaurants at Fort Davis. We stayed at site 81 which was next to the river (dry this time of year, December) and 85. Sites are large and partially shaded with trees, although some are more private than others. Small herd of deer walked right through the campground.

Running water at or near every camp site, hot showers with good pressure, convenient dumpsters, very clean. Large sites with asphalt parking, cement pad with picnic table, fire pit with grill, and running water at or near each site. RV full hookup sites seem to all have a picnic table shelter as well. We were able to get internet on the public Wi-Fi sporadically, and sporadic T-Mobile coverage. For reliable coverage drive to the entrance.

The site was big enough for our 2 room tent. Water faucet at every other campsite. We were in a water only site. The birds and deer were plentiful. We enjoyed dining at the Black Bear Restaurant at Indian Lodge located inside the park. Bathrooms and showers typical. We enjoyed Skyline Drive, and the birding observation station.

Beautiful facilities, friendly park rangers, flat sites on asphalt. Scenic and historic location!!

It was an amazing camping site. Super clean restrooms and trails close to the site. There was a creek bed next to the site. It was dry but still super cool! Lots of cool flora and fauna! The animals are also a muck! Raccoons stole our dogs food bowl! That was my bad and the only thing I left out of our tent.

Davis Mpuntains is truly amazing. A great blend of high desert mountains, endless night skies, and incredibly friendly people. I stayed in a tent site (#69) on the end of the loop, as I thought the park would be crowded. But, to my surprise, in early March, it was not! There are sites with full hookups, hot showers, many many hiking trails, and even free Wi-Fi at the headquarters/park entrance! There is little to no cell signal (Verizon) anywhere in the park, except along the Skyline Drive, so be prepared with a booster, or, for a great escape! Excellent park :).

Tent sites are $15 a night, and, if you are a TX parks pass holder, you get half off your second night, and free admission to the park (admission is also charged in addition to camping fee if not a pass holder).

Used this campground as we left Big Bend . Ft Davis is a quaint little town . Getting food at a restaurant is a task . Nice grocery though and hardware store . The park is fairly clean , the lodge and hotel were very minimally supplied but they were about to renovate it . Clean showers except my wife got locked in the bathroom ..

In west Texas lots of site variety- tents, trailers, rvs. Full hookup, water/electric, or just water. Found a good site for short trailer

I had an awesome campsite by a dry creek bed. I was close to a restroom that was clean and had hot showers with good pressure. The view from Davis Mountain is amazing.

We stopped for one night along our trip.

We stayed here two nights in Nov 2021, and it was amazing, can't wait to go back this summer!  The RV loop had full hookups, including sewer, and was a pull through site long enough for our 27' rig.  The campground was within walking distance of a couple of hiking trails, and a short drive up the mountain to more hiking trails up top.  We also checked out the Indian Lodge hotel down the road, which is a pretty cool historic building with lots of historical pieces and photos from its construction during the Great Depression.

A real highlight during our stay in the Davis Mtns was touring the McDonnel Observatory and attending a Star Party where we got to look through a number of telescopes at the planets and nebulas visible in the very dark and very clear West Texas sky.

Overall a very cool place to check out!

This is my second review of Davis Mountains State Park.  So many great trails to explore. Campsites are well spaced and fully equipped.  Not far away is Fort Davis if you need to re-supply.  Not far away is McDonald Observatory with really great tours and Star Parties.

My grandson, my dog and I set up our tents in a fully equipped (electricity, water and a table) and fairly level site.  The site was convenient to everything if you don't mind walking.  Why should you as this park is made for hiking.  Numerous trails.  Some short. Some long. Some easy.  Some not so easy.  The park is also a place for great views of the area and a great place to hang out waiting for the Star Party at the McDonald Observatory.  You will also like the dark sky at night if you brought your telescope.

Only drawback I would say is the lack of a gift shop for souvenirs, snacks, and toiletries you forgot to pack.  The backup is a drive to the nearest town Fort Davis.

Also cell phone and wifi services are only available by driving up to one of the vistas. Easiest is the vista about half-way up Skyline Drive

This State Park in the Big Bend area is remote and for me this is part of the wonder. Just getting here is an adventure and worth every mile driving into the park. It’s amazing that the CCC were able to build such an amazing lodge in this isolated and beautiful part of Texas. 

Site 47 has water and electric and was mostly level with wonderful shade, which is a rare commodity in this campground.  This site has a grand old cottonwood I was able to fit my RV under. 

I had no cell service (Verizon) even with a booster and when I needed to make contact (due to an RV mechanical issue) I had to hike the Lodge. Others who had ATT were able to get service when near the shower houses/restrooms. Not a big deal if you don’t need it. 

Lots to see and do in this area. Make sure to see the hoodoos and visit Ft. Davis and the Davis Mountain Observatory. Also nearby Alpine and Marfa.

Great campground offering tent sites to FHUs for RVs. Great wildlife viewing areas and some awesome hiking trails.

First off, drive in one route, then leave another way. Lots to see. (Keep an eye out for wild bores! Almost hit two on drive in) I entered from the north in Kent on TR-118 S. I exited on TR-118 E to TR-17 NE towards Balmorhea. This year everything was super green for September and was so beautiful, in a west texas way. Make sure to go up to the lookout point before you leave. Great views! Campsite was average. WARNING - Hard ground. Might have to MacGuyver a custom anchor for different tent pegs. I had to use rope to secure one peg because the only place it would sink in and not hit rocks was two feet away from the tent peg loop. Bathrooms and showers were great! Free showers! Look out for creatures. Was taking a shower when a spider with 3” legs started traversing the ceiling directly above me. Thats 6” wingspan. Big enough to freak me out. Still, i would come back for sure.

I almost always stay a night here when I'm in West Texas. My most recent trip was great. I will say in the summer, be prepared for summer storms. Everytime I've been this year I experienced a storm. Little to no cell service unless you are on top on the mountains. I was told after I set up that they were not allowing hammocks at the time, so be aware that they may not disclose that one online.

We stayed here one night in April 2021 and could have gladly stayed longer. Nice campground, with privacy between sites and some shade. There are good hikes right from the campground , which is nice. It’s much cooler here than other nearby parts of Texas and locals told us that this is generally true (not just when we were there). Some javalinas visited our campsite at night and ate our dog’s food (our fault for leaving it out). Nice spot, we would return here again.

One night in the primitive campsite across from the park $15 for the night $6 a person for the park nice and quite no  amenities at primitive site but loads including showers at the park which is open 24/7

The Davis Mountains and the state park offer an opportunity for Texans to experience all the Trans-Pecos has to offer.

With close proximity to McDonald Observatory, Balmorhea, Alpine, Marathon, Marfa, and even close enough for a day trip to Big Bend & Terlingua, this campground is tough to beat.

The sites themselves are well cared for, with clean bathrooms and attentive hosts. The trails are modest but still offer some stunning views. The on-site, CCC built Indian Lodge is a beautiful work of architecture and history.

It’s hard to imagine this site being set up any better than it is.

Between the elevation and the dark skies, the nights are spectacular. We have stayed in August 2 years in a row and we loved the cool evenings to sit out and watch the stars. They have a lot of great trails, and you never know what wildlife you will see. We have seen Mule deer, Javalenas, Audad, as well as numerous birds I had never seen before. The McDonald Observatory is close by and the drive around to Marfa is Beautiful. We always go into Fort Davis at least once to eat at the old store. The Indian Lodge at the park also has a very good restaurant. It is only open for Breakfast and Lunch, and it is closed Sunday and Mondays.

We spent a few nights at Davis Mountains and it was gorgeous....for southwest Texas, haha. The hiking is great and the spots, we stayed in our NoBo 19.3. We took our 7 year old, 9 year old and 2 dogs on the Skyline Trail hike. It’s one of the longer trails and we had to catch the CCC trail to head back to our site. The wildlife was active and we had a pack of 6 Javelina walk through our site, and a skunk.....The only couple things that I’d warn people about is that the site has been in a burn ban sense 11-19, and they’re hardcore about it, as they should be. We had a propane fire pit and had a park host and park ranger come by to make sure we weren’t burning wood. There’s not a ton of “kid stuff” to do. There was a dry creek bed behind our site that helped, but I didn’t see any playgrounds or stuff like that for kids. The last thing to be aware of, if you’re in a camper, is the waste hookups aren’t level and takes some “leveling” to make for an continual flow of waste water.

Attractive, well maintained large sites, good privacy if no hook ups needed. Site 81 was my favorite. Water, picnic table, fire ring. I’d give it a 5 star review but no cell service, or WiFi.

I loved this spot. It’s well taken care of, and has great facilities and campsites. My only complaint is it’s a tad expensive but still worth the stay. Wild life all around here as well, I had a skunk steal my French toast during my stay.

April 9-12, 2019 Very memorable park. Lots of talks and lectures. Water, electric, dump station, showers, flush toilets, and some sites with sewer. No Verizon cell service unless we went up to the Skyline Drive Scenic Overlook. Elevation 5,050. Had WiFi but we could only get if we used the booster. Had State Park pass and received a discount (1/2 off third night). The Black Bear Restaurant had a GREAT/FRESH salad bar.

We only stopped here for a night- it’s a bit far off the main road for a quick stop but it’s a beautiful place. Sites weren’t that close but it’s also not “tree-y” enough to provide privacy on the loop we were on. Saw deer walk near the grounds. Electric and water hookups worked perfectly. Weather was a nice break from the usual Texas sun. Would return!