Davis Mountains State Park

Davis Mountains State Park
The entrance to Davis Mountains State Park in Fort Davis, Texas.
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LocationJeff Davis County, Texas, United States
Nearest cityFort Davis
Coordinates30°35′45″N 103°55′58″W / 30.59583°N 103.93278°W / 30.59583; -103.93278
Area2,709 acres (1,096 ha)
Established1938-1939
Visitors101,993 (in 2022)[1]
Governing bodyTexas Parks and Wildlife Department

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. The original portion of the park was deeded to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department by a local family.

Original improvements were accomplished by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1933, during the Great Depression. After this federal investment, the park was opened to the public around 1938. Indian Lodge was expanded and campground facilities were added by the state in 1967.

  1. ^ Christopher Adams. "What is the most visited state park in Texas? Here's the top 10 countdown". KXAN.com. Retrieved November 21, 2023.