Indian Lodge
P.O. Box 1707
Fort Davis 79734
432/426-3254
Indian.Lodge@tpwd.state.tx.us
Davis Mountains State Park
P O Box 1707
Fort Davis TX 79734
432/426-3337
From December 13 - 20, Davis Mountains State Park will be conducting a controlled burn near the entrance to the park. During this time Skyline Drive (scenic drive) will be closed. Indian Lodge will not be affected.
History: Indian Lodge is a unique inn located in Jeff Davis County northwest of Fort Davis within the bounds of Davis Mountains State Park. Built in the 1930s, it was opened to the public in 1939.
The historic section of the lodge was constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and features the original interiors and furnishings. In 1967, a major construction project was completed, including renovation of the original structure, which has eighteen-inch adobe walls, hand-carved cedar furniture, and ceilings of pine viga and latilla. It resembles a Southwestern Native-American-style, multilevel pueblo village. Indian Lodge was voted the #1 accommodation in Texas by readers of Texas Highways magazine in 1992.
Activities: Rest, relaxation, good food, swimming, mountain biking and hiking are among the activities the Lodge has to offer. There are foot-trails into the mountains that cross Davis Mountains State Park and a scenic trail to the Fort Davis National Historic Site. A swimming pool is available for registered Lodge guests.
Watch
video of Davis Mountains State Park & Indian Lodge.- Check the Calendar for events and access restrictions scheduled within the next 3 months at Indian Lodge.
- Check the Calendar for events and access restrictions scheduled within the next 3 months at Davis Mountains State Park.
- Read why Indian Lodge was the August 2007 Park of the Month.
- More Information on outdoor activities from the Experience Texas page.
Area Attractions: Nearby attractions include the following state parks and historical sites: Davis Mountains State Park, Balmorhea State Park, Big Bend Ranch State Park, and Monahans Sandhills State Park; Magoffin Home State Historic Site, Hueco Tanks State Historic Site, and Fort Leaton State Historic Site.
Other Area Attractions include Big Bend National Park; Fort Davis National Historic Site; McDonald Observatory, the 72-mile scenic loop drive through the Davis Mountains, the Marfa Mystery Lights, and the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute and Visitors' Center. For information on the community of Fort Davis, visit the Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce web site at www.fortdavis.com. For more information on this region go to the Texas Historical Comission - Texas Mountain Trail web site.
Facilities: Visitors are welcomed to the Texas State Park Store. The full-service restaurant is open year round. Restaurant hours are seasonal, please check at the Lodge for current hours of operation. Complimentary coffee is in the Office from 5 a.m. until 7 a.m.. The rooms feature central heat/air-conditioning, color cable television, a telephone, and full maid service. (Sorry, pets are not allowed.) Also available are two assembly/meeting rooms. The larger room, on ground level (capacity 76), has air-conditioning, screen, television and VCR, piano, chairs, overhead projector, and rectangular tables. The smaller meeting room (capacity 35) is downstairs, in what was the original (CCC) constructed dining hall, with flagstone floors, and tree trunk pillars; six round tables.
- Fees
- Indian
Lodge location & room map
(PDF 84.3 KB) -
Davis Mountains facility & trail map (PDF 124.9 KB)
Natural Features: Backed by the rugged foothills of Davis Mountain State Park, the view in any direction is rugged, scenic, and unspoiled. Unlike most of dry Trans-Pecos Texas, the Davis Mountains area is greener, and supports a wide variety of grasses and trees, along with expected desert plants. One might also see antelope, deer, javelina, fox, raccoon, porcupine, skunk, or even a black bear or a mountain lion. Bird watching is always great!
More information on the wildlife mentioned here:
Elevation: 5,200 ft.
Weather: The mile-high altitude offers
cool summer weather and crisp nights. Winter visitors may be treated to an
occasional snowfall
over the scenic landscape.
Schedule: Indian Lodge is open seven days a week with a 24-hour staffed office. Reservations are accepted daily. The Lodge celebrates holidays with special meals and activities. Busy Season: March through Labor Day.
- Check the Calendar for events and access restrictions scheduled within the next 3 months at Indian Lodge.
- Check the Calendar for events and access restrictions scheduled within the next 3 months at Davis Mountains State Park.
Directions: Indian Lodge is located 150 miles southwest of Odessa/Midland and 200 miles
east of El Paso. From Midland, take Interstate 20 for 80 miles
to Pecos to State Highway 17, then go south 70 miles to the intersection
of State Highway 118, then west 3 1/2 miles to the entrance of Indian Lodge/Davis
Mountains State Park and one mile in on Park Road 3. Visitors can also
take Interstate 10 to Balmorhea, exit to State 17 south for 32 miles to the
intersection
of State 118, then west 3 1/2 miles to the entrance of Indian Lodge/Davis
Mountains one mile in on Park Road 3. Indian
Lodge location & room map (PDF 84.3 KB)
Current conditions can vary from day to day. For more details, contact the park.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744