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Things to do in Fort Davis, Texas (TX): The Best Nature & Parks
Fort Davis is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jeff Davis County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,201 at the 2010 US Census. It is the county seat of Jeff Davis County. It was the site of Fort Davis established in 1854 on the San Antonio-El Paso Road through west Texas and named after Jefferson Davis, who was then the Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce.
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1. Mount Livermore
2. Davis Mountains State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 522 reviews
The scenic landscape is great for bird watching, biking and more.
Reviewed By BnCrXplorerz - Pittsburgh, United States
This is a beautiful state park just outside of Fort Davis. We were fortunate to get reservations at the Indian Lodge located within the state park. The terrain and mountain vistas make a visit worthwhile, and there's lots if opportunity for wildlife viewing, plus McDonald Observatory is located in the Davis Mountains. Historic Fort Davis is only a few miles from the entrance to the state park. There's lots to do and see in the area.
3. Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center & Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 282 reviews
Located 4 miles SE of Fort Davis on Hwy 118, the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center is comprised of semi-desert grasslands and igneous rock outcrops with a riparian canyon and spectacular views from all directions. Visitors may explore a variety of hiking trails from the more strenuous 1.75 mile Modesta Canyon Trail that leads into a hidden canyon with its year-round spring to the moderate 1.5 mile Clayton's Overlook Trail which provides a 360 degree hilltop view plus a Geology Exhibit. Inside the fenced Botanical Gardens is a 0.5 mile winding path with a surprising variety of native plants of the Trans-Pecos region. Halfway through the gardens is the Cactus and Succulent Greenhouse featuring over 165 species and subspecies of Chihuahuan Desert cacti making it one of the world's finest collections. The site aso offers a Bird Blind with a 30 ft. long water feature & Mining Heritage Exhibit. Purchase tickets online at www.cdri.org. Adults: $6.50 each; Children 12 and under: Free
Reviewed By mandre - Bernalillo, United States
We really enjoyed our visit to this terrific facility, and appreciate so much the great staff and the time they took to answer our questions. For a true botany enthusiast any time of year is a great time to visit a botanical garden, but for others they may prefer to visit at a time when the garden is blooming. We enjoyed the garden, the cactus greenhouse, the mining exhibit, and the bird hide. We would have spent more time if the facilities were not closed due to Covid. Also, because of this please be sure to book your visit ahead of time! We look forward to our return!
4. Madera Canyon Hiking Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By hotsauselover - Austin, United States
This trail is a little hidden off 118. It’s inside the frank E. woodward rest stop. It’s hard to see the trail head from the road. But if you find it, it’s really worth the trouble. We saw just 2 other people in the 3 hours we were there. It’s just a short 4 mile rountrip loop that gains an easy 300 ft. elevation. The trail is relatively smooth, with a few rocks. We took our time and enjoyed the tranquility, and no sound of cars or planes. Lots of different fauna and probably critters, from the evidence. If your a rock hound this is a good spot too. You cross a dry riverbed and go up the side of a big hill. The small CCC damn and pond in the back part would be good for wildlife viewing in the morning or evening. All in all, the hiking highlight in the Davis mountains.
5. Rattlers & Reptiles
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3.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By A5142UYmikeh
We've been stopping by the rattlesnake shop for years. It is much cleaner than I've ever seen it. New displays, new animals, cleaner, it's worth a stop if you're even mildly interested in animals.
