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Indian Lodge (Davis Mountains State Park)
Indian Lodge is a historic adobe lodge built by the CCC in the 1930s, located within Davis Mountains State Park. With thick adobe walls, a swimming pool, and stunning mountain views, it offers a unique lodging experience. While not traditional camping, it provides comfortable base camp access to Davis Mountains hiking and McDonald Observatory stargazing.
39 campsitesWest Texas5 hr 45 min from Austin$6/person entrance fee
Short answer
Indian Lodge (Davis Mountains State Park) campsites release on a rolling 5-month window at 8 a.m. Central. Popular dates sell out fast. If your dates are already taken, privately-owned cabins and vacation rentals around Fort Davis are bookable today.
Getting a site at Indian Lodge (Davis Mountains State Park)
Texas state parks release campsites on a rolling 5-month window at 8 a.m. Central, and Indian Lodge (Davis Mountains State Park) fills up fast for weekends and holidays. Popular dates can be gone within minutes of the window opening. If your dates are already taken, the surest way to lock in a place to stay is a cabin or vacation rental nearby.
Places to stay near Indian Lodge (Davis Mountains State Park)
Adobe lodge cabins and mountain views await near the rugged Davis Mountains.
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Texas state parks don’t have live cancellation alerts yet — but most sold-out sites free up 1–2 weeks before the date. We’ll email you the booking playbook (exact release times, the cancellation window, how to pounce) and tell you first if live Texas alerts launch.
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Campsite Types
Lodge Room
$115/night*9 sites
Two-person room with a full bed (a few have a king); central heat/AC, private bathroom with shower and tub, cable TV
Lodge Room
$130/night*3 sites
Two-person room with a king bed; central heat/AC, private bathroom with shower and tub, cable TV
Lodge Room
$125/night*24 sites
Four-person room with two queen beds; central heat/AC, private bathroom with shower and tub, cable TV
Lodge Room
$150/night*2 sites
Four-person junior suite with full beds; central heat/AC, private bathroom with shower and tub, cable TV
Lodge Room
$170/night*1 sites
Six-person executive suite with two double beds and a hide-a-bed; central heat/AC, private bathroom with shower and tub, cable TV
Indian Lodge (Davis Mountains State Park) fills up fast — lock in a cabin nearby
Adobe lodge cabins and mountain views await near the rugged Davis Mountains.
See cabins & rentals near Indian Lodge (Davis Mountains State Park) →We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Guide to Indian Lodge (Davis Mountains State Park)
Best Campsites
For Families:Book a four-person room with two queen beds, or a junior suite — close to the pool and restaurant
For Privacy:Request a quieter two-person single or king room away from the courtyard
For RVs:Use the Davis Mountains State Park campground next door instead — the lodge has no RV hookups
When to Go
March through November. Holiday weekends and spring break book months in advance. Reserve as early as possible.
Tips
- →Book as far in advance as possible — rooms sell out quickly
- →The Black Bear Restaurant serves solid West Texas comfort food
- →Combine with camping at adjacent Davis Mountains State Park
- →The pool at sunset with mountain views is unforgettable
Highlights
Historic CCC-built adobe lodgeSwimming pool with mountain viewsOn-site restaurant (Black Bear Restaurant)Thick adobe walls keep rooms naturally coolGateway to Davis Mountains hikingNear McDonald Observatory star parties
Indian Lodge (Davis Mountains State Park) — Frequently Asked
Is Indian Lodge (Davis Mountains State Park) hard to book?+
Yes. Indian Lodge (Davis Mountains State Park) is one of the more popular Texas state parks and fills up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. March through November. Holiday weekends and spring break book months in advance. Reserve as early as possible. If your dates are already full, book direct on ReserveAmerica the moment the 5-month window opens, or reserve a cabin or vacation rental nearby that you can book today.
How many campsites does Indian Lodge (Davis Mountains State Park) have?+
Indian Lodge (Davis Mountains State Park) has 39 campsites, including Lodge Room. Sites start at $115/night plus a $6/person entrance fee.
What is the entrance fee at Indian Lodge (Davis Mountains State Park)?+
The entrance fee at Indian Lodge (Davis Mountains State Park) is $6 per person per day. A Texas State Parks Pass ($70/year) waives entrance fees for you and all passengers in your vehicle.
How far in advance should I book Indian Lodge (Davis Mountains State Park)?+
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance, at 8 a.m. Central. For Indian Lodge (Davis Mountains State Park), popular weekends can sell out within minutes of the window opening, so book the instant it opens. If your dates are already full, a cabin or vacation rental near Fort Davis is the quickest place to stay you can lock in today.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Indian Lodge (Davis Mountains State Park)?+
Cancellations at Indian Lodge (Davis Mountains State Park) happen regularly, most often 1 to 3 weeks before the date, so it is worth checking ReserveAmerica directly for openings. If nothing is available for your dates, privately-owned cabins and vacation rentals near Fort Davis are bookable today as a backup.
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