My family had a great time staying at Indian Lodge, which is in the middle of Fort Davis State Park. Even though wild fires had swept through the area, the park and lodge were spared, and wildlife was everywhere - driving back one night, we saw javelinas, deer, and even a gray fox! The park rangers and staff were very friendly and helpful.
The Lodge itself was very impressive. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and is very reasonably priced. The pool was great for the hot day, but in the mornings and late evenings, it is cool enough to sit out under the stars. If you can, try to get one of the older rooms, as there are more balcony/patio areas and seating, and the floor plan felt like a maze for the kids to explore.
As for local activities, there is a great deal of family friendly stuff to do. The star parties at the McDonald Observatory was outstanding, and is a quick, beautiful drive to and from the state park along Hwy 118. Getting back late is no problem, the park was open, just drive slower and watch for wildlife. There is a great deal of hiking and scenic drives in the area. For horseback riding, check out Prude ranch, also on Hwy 118. There are some neat shops and restaurants in the heart of Fort Davis. (For anyone wondering, Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park are about 2.5 hours away.)
Overall, it was a great stay. I can't wait to go back with the family.
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