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Davis Mountains State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife An iconic state park in the rugged high desert of Far West Texas.

Mile high views, dark night skies, camping, hiking, birding, scenic drives, CCC history, and more. We maintain the discretion to remove comments that:

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Happy November everyone! 🍂🦃🍁Hope to see you in the park to enjoy this lovely fall weather.We had a great hike on Sunday ...
11/03/2026

Happy November everyone! 🍂🦃🍁Hope to see you in the park to enjoy this lovely fall weather.

We had a great hike on Sunday to celebrate Texas State Park Day hiking. 🥾 Thanks for attending.

Park host Tymme had a birthday 🎂 last week! We’re glad to have him back. 💪

Carmen and Codi have been working hard repainting buildings around the park. Thank you for the beautiful work. 🤩

Plan to have your Thanksgiving meal at the Black Bear Restaurant! 🍽️

📸 TPWD staff

☕ Coffee with the Superintendents! 🌄Join us for a relaxed morning of coffee and conversation in the beautiful, historic ...
11/01/2026

☕ Coffee with the Superintendents! 🌄

Join us for a relaxed morning of coffee and conversation in the beautiful, historic Indian Lodge lobby!

Meet the superintendents of Davis Mountains State Park and Fort Davis National Historic Site, ask questions, share your thoughts, and learn more about what’s happening at our parks—including current job openings!

Whether you're a local resident, a frequent visitor, or simply curious about our parks, we’d love to see you there!

📅 Thursday, November 5th
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Indian Lodge Historic Lobby

Come grab a cup of coffee (or tea), connect with your park leadership, and enjoy a little conversation in the heart of the Davis Mountains. We look forward to seeing you! ☕🏔️

Come enjoy the prettiest Texas state park FOR FREE this Sunday, Nov. 1st. It’s Texas State Park Day 🎉 . We’re offering a...
10/28/2026

Come enjoy the prettiest Texas state park FOR FREE this Sunday, Nov. 1st. It’s Texas State Park Day 🎉 . We’re offering a guided hike that morning, 9-11am. Meet Ranger Charlie at the Interpretive Center. More details are available on our website events tab.

https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/davis-mountains/park_events

🌄 Celebrate State Parks Day at Davis Mountains State Park! 🥾🐦Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 1st, when admissi...
10/26/2026

🌄 Celebrate State Parks Day at Davis Mountains State Park! 🥾🐦

Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 1st, when admission is FREE at Texas State Parks! 🎉

There's no better time to get outside, explore, and discover the wild beauty of the Davis Mountains. Whether you're ready to hit the trails, take in the breathtaking mountain views, or grab your binoculars and see which birds you can spot, there's something special waiting for you here.

🥾 Explore our scenic hiking trails
🐦 Enjoy bird watching and discover the birds that call the Davis Mountains home
🌄 Take in the views and reconnect with the beauty of the outdoors

Bring your family, invite a friend, and spend the day enjoying the natural wonders of West Texas!

📍 Davis Mountains State Park
📅 November 1st — FREE PARK ADMISSION!

We can't wait to welcome you! 💚

Thanks Chris & Pam Pipes for spotting these beautiful birds in the park yesterday at the Interpretive Center bird blind....
10/24/2026

Thanks Chris & Pam Pipes for spotting these beautiful birds in the park yesterday at the Interpretive Center bird blind.

1. Cassin’s Finch (rare)
2. Northern Flicker
3. Red-napped Sapsucker (juvenile)
4. Williamson’s Sapsucker (female)

📸 Chris Pipes

We’d love to have you join us next week as we work on the Old CCC Trail. Come learn how the pros improve trails as we wo...
10/22/2026

We’d love to have you join us next week as we work on the Old CCC Trail. Come learn how the pros improve trails as we work with the Central Texas Trail Tamers.

If you’re interested in helping, contact us.
[email protected]
432-426-3337, x2123

We’ve got lots of great things happening in the park including yoga tomorrow night - Wednesday, Oct. 21st, 6-7pm, at the...
10/20/2026

We’ve got lots of great things happening in the park including yoga tomorrow night - Wednesday, Oct. 21st, 6-7pm, at the Interpretive Center.

10/20/2026

The Austin International School made their big annual west Texas trip this week. We hiked up to the Keesey Canyon Overlook this morning and greeted the town…in 3 languages! Afterwards we reviewed plants, animals, and geology. What a fun group of kids!

📸 TPWD staff

🌄🚐 COME SPEND SPRING & SUMMER 2027 IN THE COOLEST SPOT IN TEXAS! 🚐🌄🏕️ Davis Mountains State Park is recruiting Volunteer...
10/20/2026

🌄🚐 COME SPEND SPRING & SUMMER 2027 IN THE COOLEST SPOT IN TEXAS! 🚐🌄

🏕️ Davis Mountains State Park is recruiting Volunteer Park Hosts!

Ready to trade the everyday routine for mountain views, star-filled skies, and a season of adventure? If you love the RV lifestyle, enjoy helping people, and want to experience one of Texas's most beautiful state parks, we'd love to hear from you!

Located near Fort Davis in the heart of the Davis Mountains, our park offers breathtaking mountain vistas, scenic hiking trails, incredible birding, abundant wildlife, and some of the darkest night skies in Texas. At approximately 5,000 feet above sea level, it's a pretty special place to call home for a season!

✨ WHAT'S INCLUDED?

A FULL-HOOKUP RV SITE in exchange for volunteer service!

🚐 Single volunteer: 24 hours per week
🚐 Volunteer couple: 32 hours per week combined

🌲 WHY DAVIS MOUNTAINS STATE PARK?

🥾 Explore beautiful mountain trails and scenic overlooks
🦉 Enjoy outstanding birding and wildlife viewing
🌌 Experience spectacular sunsets and star-filled night skies
🌄 Discover the beauty and charm of the West Texas mountains
🤝 Make a difference by helping visitors create lasting memories

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We're seeking friendly, dependable, service-minded volunteers who enjoy working outdoors, helping park visitors, and taking pride in caring for our beautiful park. If you're ready to combine your love of RV life with meaningful service, this could be the perfect seasonal opportunity!

📅 NOW RECRUITING FOR SPRING & SUMMER 2027!

📩 READY TO APPLY?

Contact Kari Crisp:

📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 Phone: 432-249-2698

📝 Apply online here:
https://tpwd.samaritan.com/custom/1353/opp_details/227400

Know someone who would love this opportunity? Tag them in the comments or share this post with your RV friends!

📍 Davis Mountains State Park | Fort Davis, Texas

Come for the mountains. Stay for the stars. Make a difference along the way! ✨

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Highway 118 North, Park Road 3
Fort Davis, TX
79734

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+14324263337

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