Tara, who runs the park's Interpretive Center, led us on a beautiful, relatively short, hike - full of beautiful vistas and mild elevation changes.She is so full of enthusiasm and knowledge about the area that a participant can't help but become more interested than they thought they were about its history, geography, geology and subtle rules of nature.Go visit! You'll be glad you did.(ps: Throw in a scheduled trip to McDonald Observatory while you're there. If not camping, try out Indian Lodge.)
Majestic, rugged beauty. Great hiking and modern conveniences like wifi. Black Bear restaurant at Indian Lodge is very good if you're tired of roughing it.
It's a great place for hiking but the trail heads and maps were confusing. Still amazing once we figured it out. Looks like great camping for those who like that.
We camped here in a travel trailer for four nights. A lot of pull through sites are very nice with hookups and we especially appreciated the cable hookup so we could watch the college football championship game. Weather wasn't great for hiking, but we enjoyed the hiking trails anyway... just couldn't see a lot with the fog. Skyline drive was beautiful and as another reviewer mentioned the only place in the park where you could get phone service. The lodge has a restaurant which is convenient if you don't feel like cooking at your campsite. Bathrooms were clean and heated. WiFi available at certain locations in the park.
Camp sites are nicely spaced, most with good cover. Plan on no cell or data signal except on Skyline Trail and Road and high points in park. Park staff very friendly and helpful in all areas. Indian Lodge was beautiful and would be well worth the money to stay in! Trails are easily navigated, but can be strenuous on the ascents, but are well worth the work for the great views!Bird blinds are AWESOME! If your a birder, don't miss this park as you'll see birds you would never see in the rest of Texas!
We just returned from four nights camping at this park, now my favorite in Texas after Enchanted Rock. With kids there is so much to keep you busy, between great hikes, beautiful surroundings, new interpretive center and bird blinds, Fort Davis, McDonald Observatory, and Marfa also not far away. Be prepared for wildlife; mountain lions possible, deer an javalina inevitable.
We loved our first visit to this Texas State Park. It was quiet, clean facilities, and the staff was helpful. Tara did a great job with a Javalina program. The Lodge & Restaurant were closed for cleaning/refurb so we will go back for another visit. The hiking trails were great - some with altitude, lovely views!
The park was awesome, brilliant hikes with spectacular views. Camping was fun. Facilities at the park were great. We had a very relaxing vacation, will definitely return.
Wildlife, great camping spots. Lots of places to hike or ride bikes. Breath of fresh air! Park staff were very helpful and nice.
Educational great place to take the kids to learn. Fun place to run around and get a little history lesson