getting to fort davis state park ,texas

**grumpypapa** · 09-22-2022, 01:52 PM

Hi,travelling to a new part of texas for us,we are going to Big Bend Np and want to go to Fort Davis SP from there.Is the drive from Alpine on Hwy 118 safe to manage with a 3/4 ton chevy diesel pulling a reflection 5th wheel 303 rls ?

**txarsoncop** · 09-23-2022, 06:56 AM

It's a good road, some curves and hills but nothing crazy. We went the opposite way a couple of years ago and the roads are fine.

Don't miss the hike up the hill behind the fort, fantastic views!

McDonald observatory is worth a side trip if you have time at Ft Davis, best to buy admission ahead of time though.

The hot springs at Big Bend can be nice if it's not super crowded.

**grumpypapa** · 09-23-2022, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by txarsoncop

It's a good road, some curves and hills but nothing crazy. We went the opposite way a couple of years ago and the roads are fine.

Don't miss the hike up the hill behind the fort, fantastic views!

McDonald observatory is worth a side trip if you have time at Ft Davis, best to buy admission ahead of time though.

The hot springs at Big Bend can be nice if it's not super crowded.

Thanks very much ,good to know,I have very little mtn driving experience,just did not want any surprizes.

**Johnww** · 09-23-2022, 08:50 AM

We have traveled that route several times with our 303 RLS. As mentioned previously some hills and curves but no problems at all. The route through Alpine poses several turns on city streets but all streets are four lane so plenty of room to turn. Enjoy your trip and if possible go to the McDonald Observatory for the Star Party.

**KDutchover** · 09-23-2022, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by grumpypapa

Hi,travelling to a new part of texas for us,we are going to Big Bend Np and want to go to Fort Davis SP from there.Is the drive from Alpine on Hwy 118 safe to manage with a 3/4 ton chevy diesel pulling a reflection 5th wheel 303 rls ?

We traveled to Fort Davis from Fort Stockton a couple years ago. The forts caretaker during the Civil War was my ancestor. My cousin Manny has a great Mexican Restaurant about a mile from the Fort. Don't miss the Pioneer Cemetery while your there. There is an RV park near the fort.

**grumpypapa** · 09-23-2022, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by KDutchover

We traveled to Fort Davis from Fort Stockton a couple years ago. The forts caretaker during the Civil War was my ancestor. My cousin Manny has a great Mexican Restaurant about a mile from the Fort. Don't miss the Pioneer Cemetery while your there. There is an RV park near the fort.

Thanks,Dutch,do you remember the name of th RVpark ?

**KDutchover** · 09-23-2022, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by grumpypapa

Thanks,Dutch,do you remember the name of th RVpark ?

The RV park is, Fort Davis Inn and RV.
Lupita's Place is my cousin's restaurant

Safe travels

**txarsoncop** · 09-23-2022, 12:17 PM

Overland Trail RV Park is the closest and where we stayed. Nothing fancy, small park, all gravel (it is the desert) but full hook-ups available. There are several in the vicinity.

**coastn** · 09-23-2022, 12:46 PM

Took that route last Feb. from Big Bend to I-10 at Balmorhea. Stayed in Alpine for a couple days at Lost Alaskan RV Park, however. Good park. Took a day trip up to Fort Davis for lunch and to see the fort. Great restoration! Nother day went to Gage Hotel in Marathon to sample a ranch water as written up in Sunset Magazine. Cool bar and good drink. Check their hours if interested. To answer your question, you'll have no problems on your route as I pulled a 31MB which is about 6 feet longer than your rig with my 3/4 ton RAM. Really not mountain driving compared to what I experience here in Colorado.
Have fun at Big Bend and the Fort!

**grumpypapa** · 09-24-2022, 09:08 AM

[QUOTE=coastn;449666]Took that route last Feb. from Big Bend to I-10 at Balmorhea. Stayed in Alpine for a couple days at Lost Alaskan RV Park, however. Good park. Took a day trip up to Fort Davis for lunch and to see the fort. Great restoration! Nother day went to Gage Hotel in Marathon to sample a ranch water as written up in Sunset Magazine. Cool bar and good drink. Check their hours if interested. To answer your question, you'll have no problems on your route as I pulled a 31MB which is about 6 feet longer than your rig with my 3/4 ton RAM. Really not mountain driving compared to what I experience here in Colorado.
Have fun at Big Bend and the Fort![/QUO
Colorado is definitely on our to see list,had a trip all planned in the summer of 2020 and well you know what
happened there,border closed.Maybe I will contact you again about what areas are safe to drive pulling an
RV thru colorado .