Davis Mountains Campground

The Great Outdoors

After you set up base camp in an RV at Davis Mountains campground, lace-up your hiking boots to explore the rugged terrain of this magnificent state park. There are miles of scenic trails that are great for hiking, backpacking, and mountain biking. Consider the 4.5-mile Skyline Drive Trail, which winds around valleys and mountain ridges. Or, try the 1.75-mile CCC trail, which connects with a route to the Fort Davis National Historic Site.Equestrians will have plenty of opportunities to ride a horse for a day or go camping with their horse overnight at the Limpia Canyon Primitive Area. There are 11 miles of trails here that take horseback riders from Limpia Creek at 4,900 feet high to a panoramic overlook at over 5,700 feet high.Davis Mountains State Park is a fantastic place to study nature. During your motorhome camping trip, take advantage of the park’s Ranger Programs to learn about local history, join a walking tour, or enjoy everything from stargazing to geocaching. There are also Junior Ranger programs available for the younger members of your road trip group. Browse the exhibits at the Interpretive Center, where you’ll also be able to check out a GPS unit so you can easily navigate the park.Bring along cameras and binoculars in your campervan if you’re a wildlife enthusiast because there is tons of life in this vibrant West Texas habitat, including diverse creatures, plants, wildflowers, and trees. Davis Mountains State Park has been recognized as “Globally Important Bird Area” that provides a home and refuge for more than 260 species of birds. Make sure to visit the park's enclosed bird blind viewing station, shielded outside patio, and wildlife watering and feeding stations.

Exploring the Area

When hunger strikes after a day of outdoor adventures, you’ll find that Davis Mountains State Park offers group picnic areas as well as a restaurant at Indian Lodge, which is a historic 39-room motel located in the park.As you continue making the rounds in your RV rental, consider taking the Scenic Loop Drive, which is a 75-mile loop drive through the Davis Mountains that begins and ends in the town of Fort Davis. Here you’ll find an interesting range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions either in or nearby the town. The Fort Davis National Historic Site, McDonald Observatory, and Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center are all definitely worth visiting, as is the Davis Mountains Preserve.There is plenty of sightseeing to enjoy in this part of West Texas. A great place to experience art, history, and culture is at the Museum of the Big Bend in Alpine, TX. Swing by the Museum’s Gift Shop to pick up gifts, clothing, crafts, and books. In the town of Marfa, you’ll find more shopping, art galleries, and restaurants, plus the legendary Marfa Lights -- a light phenomenon that mystifies people year-round.