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Davis Mountains SP is 2,709 acres in size and is located about 4 miles from the town of Fort Davis in West [[Texas]]. At an elevation of 5,000-6,000 feet, the park is in the Northern Chihuahuan Desert and contains both plains grasslands and pinyon juniper-oak woodlands. | Davis Mountains SP is 2,709 acres in size and is located about 4 miles from the town of Fort Davis in West [[Texas]]. At an elevation of 5,000-6,000 feet, the park is in the Northern Chihuahuan Desert and contains both plains grasslands and pinyon juniper-oak woodlands. | ||
| − | '''Please note:''' as of April 12th, 2011, the park | + | '''Please note:''' as of April 12th, 2011, the park and Indian Lodge are '''closed''' due to the wild fires which have damaged some of the ridgeline trails and campgrounds. About 675 acres have been burnt, but the Indian Lodge was not damaged. About 80,000 acres of land have been burnt from Marfa in the south towards Balmorhea in the north where the fires are now headed. If planning a visit, please call: 432-426-3337. |
==Birds== | ==Birds== | ||
[[Image:Montezuma Quail male DMSP.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Photo by {{user|HelenB|HelenB }}<br>A male [[Montezuma Quail]], a speciality of the Park]] | [[Image:Montezuma Quail male DMSP.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Photo by {{user|HelenB|HelenB }}<br>A male [[Montezuma Quail]], a speciality of the Park]] | ||
| − | ===Notable=== | + | ===Notable Species=== |
[[Montezuma Quail]], [[Curve-billed Thrasher]], [[Cactus Wren]] | [[Montezuma Quail]], [[Curve-billed Thrasher]], [[Cactus Wren]] | ||
===Rarities=== | ===Rarities=== | ||
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Looking towards Fort Davis from the top of Skyline Drive, Davis Mountains SP, April 2003
Overview
Davis Mountains SP is 2,709 acres in size and is located about 4 miles from the town of Fort Davis in West Texas. At an elevation of 5,000-6,000 feet, the park is in the Northern Chihuahuan Desert and contains both plains grasslands and pinyon juniper-oak woodlands.
Please note: as of April 12th, 2011, the park and Indian Lodge are closed due to the wild fires which have damaged some of the ridgeline trails and campgrounds. About 675 acres have been burnt, but the Indian Lodge was not damaged. About 80,000 acres of land have been burnt from Marfa in the south towards Balmorhea in the north where the fires are now headed. If planning a visit, please call: 432-426-3337.
Birds
Notable Species
Montezuma Quail, Curve-billed Thrasher, Cactus Wren
Rarities
"to do"
Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
"to do"
Other Wildlife
"to do"
Site Information
History and Use
"to do"
Areas of Interest
- 9 miles of hiking trails
- Skyline Drive - scenic views of the park
- Bird feeding station, where the Montezuma Quail visit early in the morning
- Interpretive center overlooking the wildlife watering station, with hummingbird feeders
Access and Facilities
Fees
- $5 per day, 13 and older, day use only
- $4 per day, 13 and older, staying overnight
- Camping is available at various prices - see camping fees
- Indian Lodge offers hotel accomodation and a restaurant - see Indian Lodge
Directions
The park is located on State Highway 118N. Take State Highway 17, 1 mile north of Fort Davis, then travel west on State Highway 118N for 3 miles to the Park Road 3 entrance, on the left.
Contact Details
Davis Mountains SP
P O Box 1707
Fort Davis, TX 79734
Tel: 432-426-3337
