Davis Mountains State Park
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 above sea level. The original portion of the park was deeded to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department by a local family.
The entrance to Davis Mountains State Park in Fort Davis, Texas.
The Civilian Conservation Corps built "Indian Lodge" in the 1930s.
Rock outcropping along the Indian Lodge Trail
View of Indian Lodge from the Indian Lodge Trail
The Davis Mountains, originally known as Limpia Mountains, are a range of mountains in West Texas, located near Fort Davis, after which they are named. The fort was named for then United States Secretary of War and later Confederate President Jefferson Davis. They are a popular site for camping and hiking and the region includes Fort Davis National Historic Site and Davis Mountains State Park. The historical and architectural value of the fort, alongside the rugged natural environment of the park are a significant destination for tourism in Texas.
View from Remington Ridge
Summit of Mount Locke
The McDonald Observatory is situated at an elevation of 2,070 m (6,790 ft)
Davis Mountains State Park at the southern edge of the Davis Mountains: The elevation of the buildings is 1,550 m (5,090 ft).
