Lawrence E. Wood Picnic Area Overnight Parking
Rest Area
Write a Review Texas 118 Fort Davis, TX 79734 432-426-2390 Official WebsiteGPS: 30.7063, -104.1059
Overview of Lawrence E. Wood Picnic Area Overnight Parking
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Theresa on 3/22/2023
Longest RV Reported: 29 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by Keiferbass on 6/11/2019
Pad Type asphalt
Elevation 5,807 ft / 1,769 m
Max Stay 1
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Reviews of Lawrence E. Wood Picnic Area Overnight Parking 8 people have reviewed this location.
“Nice Respite On A Cold, Windy Night”
Reviewed 3/22/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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This free parking had some nice designated spots to set up camp. The road traffic dies down at night and the sky was completely dark and glowing with stars. The short hike at the site is worth the 2.4 miles. It provides great views and warmed us up after waking to snow and sleet. Although we missed the complete experience in the Davis... more
This free parking had some nice designated spots to set up camp. The road traffic dies down at night and the sky was completely dark and glowing with stars. The short hike at the site is worth the 2.4 miles. It provides great views and warmed us up after waking to snow and sleet. Although we missed the complete experience in the Davis Mts due to the weather, we wouldn’t hesitate to return to this spot for a night.
Theresa would stay here again
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“Lovely Site In Davis Mountains ”
Reviewed 10/23/2022
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Arrived just before sunset. Clean picnic area with lots of space. I didn’t see anyone else at night, but there were 2 other vehicles when I left mid-morning. Beautiful drive of about 25 miles into Fort Davis. Saw a group of about 8-10 javelina. No cell coverage.
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“Surprisingly awesome, quiet & animals!”
Reviewed 5/13/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Saw javalina, wild boar, turkey and coyote and birds I couldn't identify.
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Velo-Verde would stay here again
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“Gorgeous night sky, quiet solitude”
Reviewed 12/15/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 23' (Travel Trailer) |
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This is a beautiful little pull-off at Madera Canyon, not too far from McDonald Observatory. There were a couple of other vehicles there when we arrived but the picnic spots are far enough apart that after parking we never saw anyone else the rest of the night. There is a great nature trailhead right next to our chosen spot with an e... more
This is a beautiful little pull-off at Madera Canyon, not too far from McDonald Observatory. There were a couple of other vehicles there when we arrived but the picnic spots are far enough apart that after parking we never saw anyone else the rest of the night.
There is a great nature trailhead right next to our chosen spot with an easy hike up to the hilltop above. The night sky is breathtaking, and we felt like the only people on earth. The drive onwards into the town of Ft. Davis was very cool, as the original army fort (with many buildings reconstructed) is right on the highway and worth taking time to explore.
We would stay here again!
Alicia would stay here again
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“Almost perfection just no water ”
Reviewed 11/21/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
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Easy back in for most spots. Now if it only had water
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Crazy Marty would stay here again
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“Quiet bliss”
Reviewed 9/24/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Stopped overnight here on our way to Davis Mountains SP. The only sounds were crickets and coyotes. No one else around, except a tarantula checking out us intruders! We did the 2.5 mile hike which begins left of the picnic area, sponsored by The Nature Conservancy. A perfect way to end the day!
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LostInTime would stay here again
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“Super Dark Sky & Absolutely Quiet!”
Reviewed 6/11/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 4 |
| RV Length: | 29' (Travel Trailer) |
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For those traversing west Texas via I-10 and needing a quiet place to rest, this little gem is almost perfect! As a boondocker, having those places to pull over to sleep is essential. And in Texas on I-10, since there's little to no natural lands set aside for this purpose, that typically means the roadside rest areas (those of you th... more
For those traversing west Texas via I-10 and needing a quiet place to rest, this little gem is almost perfect! As a boondocker, having those places to pull over to sleep is essential. And in Texas on I-10, since there's little to no natural lands set aside for this purpose, that typically means the roadside rest areas (those of you that have done that know it is almost impossible to sleep with all the semi-trucks sliding just 8' outside you window) or a Walmart (noisy as well).
Though this park is 28 miles south of I-10 southward on 118 from Kent, it is certainly worth the extra miles for the beauty and quiet of the Davis Mountains.
Besides being ultra-quiet, this little gem has the added bonus of the McDonald Observatory just 9 miles further southeast on 118. Regularly scheduled star-parties occur on Saturday evenings. On-line reservations are a must.
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Keiferbass would stay here again
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“Quiet at night, dark skies”
Reviewed 3/14/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | N/a |
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We camped here to be close to a star party at McDonald Observatory. The sky is realllly dark and great for stargazing. It’s a pull off area and the road is very accessible to any type of vehicle. Each site has a picnic table, grill and trash can. No water or bathrooms on site. Our xterra would have fit at any of the sites, but we also ... more
We camped here to be close to a star party at McDonald Observatory. The sky is realllly dark and great for stargazing. It’s a pull off area and the road is very accessible to any type of vehicle. Each site has a picnic table, grill and trash can. No water or bathrooms on site. Our xterra would have fit at any of the sites, but we also saw sprinter vans and medium sized RVs there. While the camping is very close to the main road, it was quiet at night without much traffic. One other perk is that the 2.5mi Masera Canyon loop leaves right from the day use parking lot.
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Amenities
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- dry camping
Recreation
- picnic area
- recreation trail
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- big rig
- picnic table
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- trash
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