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The Davis Mountains are a sky island, an isolated mountain range surrounded by desert. The town of Fort Davis at the foot of the Davis Mountains has an elevation of 1,500 m (4,900 ft). From that elevation, the sky island rises to 2,555 m (8,383 ft). As the elevation increases, average temperatures decline and precipitation increases, permitting ...
Davis Mountains State Park offers a unique and remote destination for all sorts of adventures. Here you can hike, backpack, mountain bike or ride your own horse, take a scenic drive through the mountains, go camping, stargaze, geocache and study nature.
Here are seven reasons Davis Mountains State Park is perfect for a weekend getaway. Indian Lodge has a “blue-tinted swimming pool overlooking the Davis Mountains and its graceful courtyard with trickling fountains.” (Photo Credit: Cindy Barks) 1. Historic Indian Lodge
Davis Mountains State Park is a 2,709-acre (1,096 ha) state park located in the Davis Mountains in Jeff Davis County, Texas. The closest town is Fort Davis, Texas. The park elevation is between 5,000 and 6,000 ft (1,500 and 1,800 m) above sea level.
Nestled in the foothills of Texas’ most extensive mountain range, Davis Mountains State Park sits in an unusual landscape. Volcanic activity formed the mountains 25 to 30 million years ago. Evidence of this is visible in the exposed rock along the canyon walls.
With the Davis Mountains forming one of only three of the state’s unique sky islands—a cooler, wetter landscape surrounded by arid lowland desert—conserving this Texas treasure for people and wildlife is now more important than ever.
Explore trails that range from high adventure to peaceful strolls. Whether you’re a mountain biker, birder, equestrian, hiker or trail runner, Davis Mountains State Park offers what your heart desires. Scenic vistas and abundant wildlife are around every corner.
Planning a trip to Texas' Davis Mountains State Park? From the best things to do to hiking and camping tips, this guide has you covered.
Davis Mountains. An extensive mountain range provides the setting for one of the most majestic of the state parks and one of the earliest CCC projects in Texas. Work at Davis Mountains State Park commenced in June 1933.
Davis Mountains State Park is a place full of history, scenic views, and adventures. Check out the frontier fort, the Indian Lodge, or the best little bird blind in Texas, a fully equipped viewing station to bird watch.