Date of Stay: October, 2019 - $37.00
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Beautiful state park with good facilities. Our site was a level, long, eyebrow type with good hook-ups. Clear view to sky for satellite. However, don't expect Verizon cell service, just enjoy the outdoors and get away from the phone. This is one of just a few Texas state parks with full service, i. e. sewer. A really nice picnic table and covered patio was at our site. Only had one night but wished for much longer and we will be back. We camped at Davis Mountains State Park in a Motorhome.

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Date of Stay: September, 2019 - $25.00
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Wonderful experience! Very quiet, especially at night. Good water pressure and electric levels. Frequent checks by park hosts and P&W Law Enforcement which made us feel safe. Very nice bird blinds and Ranger Programs. Large skunk visited our site, but did no harm. Walked right under my chair before I saw him! "He's quite used to people!", said a Ranger. Loved the experience! Ate at Black Bear Restaurant - good food but a bit pricey; however, food has to be brought in from a good distance. 50 TV channels which helped us keep up with weather and news. A beautiful park! We camped at Davis Mountains State Park in a Travel Trailer.

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Date of Stay: July, 2019 - $20.00
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At 5000' in July the temperature was warm, but okay. The trails are great, including visiting the national Fort. We saw coyote, snake, birds, aoudads, and more. We could open the windows every night (into the high 50s). The Sheep Pen Canyon Loop is 11+ miles, but a very fun hike. We camped at Davis Mountains State Park in a Travel Trailer.

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Date of Stay: July, 2019 - $32.00
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We stayed here for 4 nights and couldn’t have asked for a better stay! A lot of wildlife come within feet of your campsite; we saw mule deer and skunks and a bull snake during our stay. We didn’t have cell service at our campsite but did when we went up the scenic road. The park isn’t but a few miles outside of Fort Davis and you can get cell service there if needed. We camped at Davis Mountains State Park in a Travel Trailer.

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Date of Stay: July, 2019 - $25.00
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Great park, it is and older park. Lots of wildlife. Fairly open area, down in a valley or canyon. Site was a little short and awkward, but manageable. This park also has a lodge at the end of the Park Road. Lots of hiking and a trail that leads to the National Historic site of Ft. Davis. We camped at Davis Mountains State Park in a Fifth Wheel.

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Date of Stay: April, 2019 - $20.00
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This is absolutely a beautiful park nestled in the Davis Mountains of west Texas. It is quiet and peaceful. There is no hwy noise; there is no hwy nearby. Getting to the park can be an adventure. The route from the north is very scenic, but also hilly, curvy, and tiring. Coming up from Alpine is much easier. There are two areas designated for 'trailers.' The interior roads are paved and easy to navigate. The sites are not exactly 'pull-throughs,' but rather pull-offs. The area we were in (sites 17-27) is inclined, but the pads were level, but short and gravely. It really wasn't laid out with big rigs in mind. By time I got the rear wheels on the level pad, the front wheels had started up the incline. The patio featured an elevated concrete slab with a cover over the picnic table, surrounded by live oaks. This is a full hook up area and the utilities were conveniently located. Except for the cable post which was on the right side and up front. It took two 25' coax cables to reach it. The rangers who manage the park were ever present and friendly and helpful. There was also a flock of friendly turkey vultures that helped keep the grounds clean. The water pressure was strong at at 60psi as was the voltage at just under 120v. We had no cell service. It was a very enjoyable stay in a lovely area, and I would gladly return. We camped at Davis Mountains State Park in a Motorhome.

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Date of Stay: February, 2019 - $20.00
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The site was small but we fit our 23 foot trailer and truck by hanging the back end of the trailer off the pad. The turn-around at the end of the road was very tight for any trailer over about 25 feet. The picnic table and fire ring were on the wrong side of the trailer. A lot of sites were set up that way. Sewer available at some sites. The web site for making reservations was confusing, only allowing a tent to be selected. There are full hookup and electric/water only. We made reservations late, so only electric/water sites were available. Showers were hot with plenty of pressure. Lots to do. Many of the trails allow mt biking, but most are quite difficult. Beautiful sunset at the top of road inside the park. McDonald observatory is a must. Great night event, but expect it to be cold in the winter. Even the Tuesday night mid February was very busy. Wild bird blinds set up with feeders. Lots of birds. No dinner. Wifi at Black Bear restaurant and ranger's station. No Verizon cell service. We camped at Davis Mountains State Park in a Travel Trailer.

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Date of Stay: February, 2019 - $25.00
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This State Park campground is nestled in a valley surrounded by the beautiful Davis Mountains. Interior roads and sites are paved; ours required some leveling. We had no cell phone service, but our site had full hookups and cable TV. Sites vary a lot - numbers 1 through 27 are better for big rigs, most are roadside pull-throughs. I would recommended a reservation; the larger sites were mostly full when we were there. We would stay here again. We camped at Davis Mountains State Park in a Fifth Wheel.

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Date of Stay: January, 2019 - $20.00
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The park was lovely, with plenty of wildlife. I loved the bird viewing area they set up. Close to everything in the area. Would definitely stay here again. We camped at Davis Mountains State Park in a Motorhome.

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Date of Stay: January, 2019 - $25.00
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Everyone should spend some quiet time appreciating the surrounding volcanic cradle of cliffs and valleys that are the Davis Mountains (and the animal secrets that are kept here). These are the arid and rugged "Texas Alps." This is one of the premier state parks in all of Texas, nestled at the base of a canyon where some of the most amazing campsites with full amenities are located. Avoid daily access fees by buying a $70 annual pass to any Texas state park (pays for itself in one visit). State police patrol the camping area regularly. Dark night skies sprayed with stars and precious silence await you most every evening. Indeed, McDonald Observatory is located just 16 miles up the mountain from the park. Hiking trials interconnect throughout the park, one of which makes its way to the old historic Fort Davis from Skyline Drive. Within the park is the iconic old adobe Indian Lodge, a 39-room hotel with swimming pool and restaurant offering some of the best vistas in the park. There is a wide selection of mostly level asphalt full-service pull-through RV sites with convenient, reliable utilities, including cable TV (forget satellite, cell phone or Internet service, except at specific park locations). Cable is grainy and weather dependent, but old movies are shown at the lodge and are available for use if you want them. A full complement of park ranger interpretative presentations are offered and there are plenty of reasonably nearby attractions to visit and enjoy. Monsoon season (June through September) helps make this one of the cool summer getaways in Texas. With no laundry, pickle ball courts or cramped campsites, this is a refreshing change from typical RV parks. If you like nature, great amenities and privacy you can't do much better! We camped at Davis Mountains State Park in a Fifth Wheel.

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Date of Stay: January, 2019 - $22.00
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Date of stay: Nov. 28 - Dec. 10, 2018 The sites at Davis are great, but if you're in a big rig, check them all before committing. Some reviews will tell you to select sites 1-16, and those are certainly more level, but a few weren't super long and some had tree impediments. The sites on the hill 17-2? were longer, but very unlevel, so be prepared for that. The sewer connection for many of them is also uphill from where your rig. Those are really the only negative things I can say about the park. It has great trails, fabulous bird blinds, great ranger- and volunteer-led nature and survival hikes, the showers were clean with plenty of hot water, there was free cable TV at the full hookup sites, free wifi (very spotty signal, and lots of great wildlife. The Indian Lodge, a state park within the state park, is a fully operational hotel, and its restaurant, The Black Bear is open for breakfast and lunch daily. The park is only five easy miles (by car or bicycle) from the town of Fort Davis where all amenities and some cute shops are located. The old fort is also a pretty and interesting place to visit and hike around for a nominal fee. The McDonald Observatory is nearby, and they offer weekly Star Parties with a nice outdoor presentation (bring a cushion for the stone benches if it's cold out) and telescope viewing. The dark skies of the park are wondrous themselves. While you won't get any phone reception in the campgrounds, a short drive up Skyline Drive to the top will yield great signal. We camped at Davis Mountains State Park in a Motorhome.

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Date of Stay: December, 2018 - $25.00
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Nice park, absolutely no service though. Nice trails and breathtaking views on top of mountains early in the morning! Fog covers the surrounding streets! Great pull thru sites and large for parking, staff wasn’t too friendly but no horrible! Not much in the town for food so stop ahead! The biggest down fall is you are charged admission every day even if your camping??? Which is odd to me... We camped at Davis Mountains State Park in a Fifth Wheel.

Date of Stay: October, 2018 - $20.00
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Simply gorgeous, peaceful and plenty to do. The hiking trails are great, the place is clean. We camped at Davis Mountains State Park in a Fifth Wheel.

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Date of Stay: September, 2018 - $25.00
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We have been going to the Davis Mountains State Park for more than a decade. It is where Texans can go to escape the summer heat. We love to sit outside and enjoy the cool breezes and at night, watch the incredible night sky. While sitting outside, you may see deer, javalina, foxes, and possible even a snake, although we have never come across a snake while hiking. The state park has a lot of tent camping sites and some back-ins for RVs that offer water and electricity. There is a dump station across from the bath house. The main bath house offer a handicap bathroom for both men and women. Because of the iconic Indian Lodge, located in the park, the FHU pull through sites also have cable TV. Some of the pull through sites can be a bit tricky if you have a large rig, so opt ask about that when checking in. A new feature that will start sometime in 2019 at Texas State Parks is the option to reserve a specfic spot. Park Rangers don't know when that will start in 2019, only that it will. That will be a nice option for those who have favorite spots at state parks. There are some nice restaurants in Fort Davis if you want to go out to eat. The Black Bear Restaurant at the Indian Lodge also offers breakfast and lunch. We camped at Davis Mountains State Park in a Motorhome.

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Date of Stay: September, 2018 - $25.00
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This is a wonderful state park. Nestled in the Davis Mountains, you will enjoy cool mountain air, gorgeous views, access to wonderful hikes and mountain roads. We have a 44' motorhome and had no problem navigating to our site and getting level, but we were in the lower area (sites 1-17) which seemed more level. Water pressure is high, so use a regulator. There is an additional charge for state park access fees.

If you are in a Motorhome longer than 40', try to reserve the lower section. (sites 1-17). The other sections are hillside and do not appear very level. We saw several MH's with wheels off the ground in the higher campsites. We camped at Davis Mountains State Park in a Motorhome.

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