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Fort Davis, TX 79734
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Overland Trail Campground and RV Park
3.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
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El Paso, Texas
Top Contributor
126 reviews 126 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
“civilized camping in beautiful downtown Ft. Davis”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2011

Prior to my 11JUN departure for my Trans-Texas Bicycle Odyssey (11JUN-08JUL2011), I had used google earth to tentatively plan out my route. When I saw this campsite, I knew where I was spending one night, probably my 3rd or 4th night of pedaling. However, I almost ran out of fresh, clean drinking water my 3rd night, 5 miles South of Valentine on US90, and deleted any thought of making it here. But those great guardians of our boundaries, Border Patrol Agents Lilly & Jay, resupplied me and, not wanting to deal with the devastating headwinds, renewed the Ft. Davis stop and turned East on routes 505/166/17. I coasted into town with tailwinds and a downhill, stopping only when I came to this amazing place. The owner, Dave, is a retired VietVet from Canada (think about that--a man migrating South of the border to be in the military instead of migrating North to avoid military service!) checked me in ($14cash, tent site) with very specific instructions about where to sleep. I loved it, especially the nascent Canadian accent, even if I offended him some by not following all of the detailed rules. Beside tent camping, there are cabins, RV sites, showers, laundry, wifi, and SUPERB fresh, clean water. Highly recommended, especially if you want to save money!

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  • Stayed June 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Salt Lake City, Utah
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Don't let the outside fool ya.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 June 2011

We were going to camp in the Davis Moutains State Park, but it was much too hot for that, so we called and got a cabin here. It doesn't look so good on the outside, but on the inside it is quite quaint. There are tempurpedic beds, tv, microwaves, and mini-fridges in the rooms. The guy who runs it was very polite and talkative. He asked if we needed any brochures but we already had plans to go down to Alpine to watch the Cowboys baseball team. The cabin on a Saturday night only cost 50+. It was a good, short stay.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Elgin, Texas
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116 reviews 116 reviews
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71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
“$46.16 a night for a cabin !!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2011
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Stayed here for four nights while attending the Texas Star Party. Dave the manager is a 31 year military veteran and has great passion for his facility and the guests that stay in the RV, cabin or tent sections. A cabin with microwave, small mini-refrigerator, cable TV and hot showers was nice after dealing with the heat and the dirt and dust kicked up by the winds during the first week of June 2011. The beds are new and exceptionally comfortable; check-in and check-out was easy. You need to bring your own towels and toiletries. Close to Fort Davis National Historic Site, walk two blocks for a great mexican restaurant and lots of free parking. I met three other star party attendees that stayed here and they all felt very positive about their stay at the Overland Trail Campground in Fort Davis Texas.

Room Tip: 10% off if booked online/15% off for veterans
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  • Stayed June 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Beaumont, Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“GREAT LOCATION AND THE CABINS HAD HOMEY FEEL TO THEM”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2011
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I stayed for 3 NIGHTS,MAR.23,24,25,2011.The owner was nice despite the other reviews.This is not a hotel that you can all the sservices of one.These are cabins.They have comfortable beds and have a microwave and minifrig supplied in each cabin.They have ac and ceilings fans.your supplied with bedding and extra blankets if needed.The only drawback is that you bring your own towels.And you dont get daily maid service.The owner was very nice and helpful.He makes sure everything is going ok with your stay.Just be a good guest and dont be complainer,and your stay will be excellent.

  • Stayed March 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Never again”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2011

Never have my family and I ever felt so unwelcome. The old man running the show constantly smelled of alcohol, was beyond rude, and tried to pick a fight with my dad and brother. The pictures posted online are incredibly deceiving. The beds and pillows were plastic, the shower water was cold, and the high speed WiFi that's advertised is one little bar of service that holds signal for maybe 5 minutes if your lucky. We were supposed to stay two nights but left immediately after our first nights stay.

  • Stayed February 2011
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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