Other amenities found in its 1,869 acres include a free interpretive center, bird observation window, wildlife watering station, camping, picnicking, dining room and trailer facilities. The Indian Lodge located in the park features an unspoiled view of the rugged foothills of the Davis Mountains. Noted Prude Guest Ranch is six miles west of Fort Davis on State Highway 118. Established in 1889 as a cattle ranch, this family-owned business has been entertaining people for over 60 years. The ranch has accommodations for everyone guest lodges, family bunkrooms, group bunkhouses and a recreational vehicle park.
Guests enjoy horseback riding, swimming, hiking, tennis and other court games.
Special arrangements can be made for large groups to enjoy an old-fashioned hayride and chuck wagon feast. Reservations should be made in advance. Self-guided walking and guided tours, and solar viewing programs are presented. Summer evening star parties are also offered. The Guadalupe Mountains National Park features one of the finest examples of an ancient marine fossil reef.