Indian Lodge State Park

Open — Open year-round. Reservations available through Texas State Parks reservation system up to 5 months in advance for lodge rooms. A burn ban is in effect prohibiting wood fires, though charcoal and propane stoves are permitted.

About

Indian Lodge State Park is a unique Texas State Parks property featuring a historic 39-room lodge built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The pueblo-style adobe structure sits within Davis Mountains State Park at an elevation between 5,000 and 6,000 feet, offering a cool mountain retreat in West Texas. After a $3.5 million renovation completed in spring 2025, the lodge continues to blend historic charm with modern comfort. The lodge operates as a full-service hotel with daily maid service, in-room coffee, cable television, and telephone service. WiFi is available in public areas throughout the lodge. The Black Bear Restaurant serves breakfast and lunch Thursday through Monday from 7am to 2pm. A seasonal swimming pool is open March through September for lodge guests only. Each room accommodates between 2 and 6 people depending on room type, and an assembly room is available for groups up to 76 people. Guests have access to all amenities of Davis Mountains State Park, including hiking and biking trails, scenic drives, bird watching, and exceptional stargazing opportunities. The location provides a base for exploring the surrounding Davis Mountains, Fort Davis National Historic Site, and McDonald Observatory. The lodge does not allow pets in guest rooms or indoor facilities. Check-in is 3:00pm and check-out is 11:00am.

Directions

Indian Lodge is located 150 miles southwest of Odessa/Midland and 200 miles east of El Paso. From Midland, take Interstate 20 west for 80 miles to Pecos, then State Highway 17 south for 70 miles to State Highway 118, then west 3.5 miles to the entrance of Davis Mountains State Park and one mile in on Park Road 3. From Interstate 10, take the Balmorhea exit to State Highway 17 south for 32 miles to State Highway 118, then west 3.5 miles to the park entrance.

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