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Chihuahuan Desert Visitor Center in Fort Davis

Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center

A natural area owned and operated by the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute, the center is dedicated to promoting the Chihuahuan Desert region through research and education. Visitors will find canyon springs, stately madrones, Montezuma quail and many other hidden treasures. Included are a cactus and succulent greenhouse, a 20-acre botanical garden, indoor and outdoor interpretive exhibits, easy to moderately strenuous hiking trails, and a gift shop. A self-guided tour of the botanical gardens and Modesta Canyon interpretive trail guides are available. Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Sat.; programs for tour or school groups by arrangement. Admission charge. Four miles south of Fort Davis on Texas 118. 432/364-2499. www.cdri.org.

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Texas might be the Lone Star State, but you'll see thousands of stars under that big, open sky. Enjoy everything from white-water rapids to mountain climbing at our public and private campgrounds. Check it out!

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43869 SH 118
Fort Davis, Texas
Phone: 432/364-2499

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Hours

Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Sat.; programs for tour or school groups by arrangement.

Featured Attraction

When Lake Belton overflowed its spillway in 1992, the water carved out a huge canyon and created a wetlands area. This is preserved as a natural area offering hiking, bird-watching and wildlife photography opportunities. The Miracle Mile, a wheelchair-accessible boardwalk trail, allows visitors to view the wetlands and the restored native prairie below. Open dawn–dusk. From I-35, take Texas 36 north to F.M. 2305, then to the north side of dam on F.M. 2271. 254/298-5900.

City: Temple
Region: Prairies and Lakes

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Popular Attractions

With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.

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