Ft. Davis, TX

[refocused]

We will be going to Ft. Davis, TX from Balmorrhea, TX off I-10 on Highway 17 - it looks scenic but very curvy - has anyone been that way before? Would it be better to go 67 out of Ft. Stockton to 90 to Alpine and then up to Ft. Davis on 118 or? Thanks for any input!

[gpats]

I was thru there last august and I don't remember the drive from Balmorhea to Ft. Davis being all that bad--I would say go for it---we stayed at a camp ground that was in the extreme south end of town going toward Marfa and at the time it had been repoed by the bank and they had lady running it-it was a fairly nice place and I would recommend that you look at it--if you don't find a good place to stay in Ft. Davis there is a nice rv park in Alpine just as you enter town from Ft. Davis--I don't remember the name but it had "Alaskan" in the name- be sure to plan a day at the McDonald Observatory as you will find it well worth the trip--we liked Balmorhea so well that we opted for a second night there--maybe the grandson and the big swimming pool had something to do with that decision--HAVE FUN !!

[ole dude]

Good ride that way from Balmorrhea to Ft Davis. Should have no problems. In Ft Davis you might see if you can get into the state park. Good place to set up. Enjoy.

[foggyb]

We spent a night in the park at the bottom of the hill (mountain) about 5 years ago. Deer everywhere. 2" of snow on the top of hill. Gave a pretty dicey ride down. Dan

[Charlie]

This link will give you a little insight into the colorful history that gave Ft. Davis it's name. It is the part of the legacy of what the western movies were about. A great place to spend a couple of days. If you get a chance visit the McDonald Observatory.

http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/o.../FF/qbf15.html