Davis Mountains State Park

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Why this site is listed: Full hookups are the only drive-in trailer option here — no primitive drive-in camping exists. Included because this is the best basecamp for McDonald Observatory star parties and the only cool, high-elevation camping within reach of Big Bend.

Fee

$20–25/nt

Hookups

Full hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Fair

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Apr–Oct

Reservations

Reserve America

Highlights

▶ Mile-high elevation (4,900 ft) — cool in summer
▶ McDonald Observatory Star Party 6 miles away
▶ Scenic Skyline Drive through the Chihuahuan Desert mountains

Planning Notes

Primitive hike-in sites are tent-only; full hookup sites are the only drive-in trailer option. Fort Davis is a full-service town.

Contact: (432) 426-3337

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.