One week in the Davis Mountains. Ride, run, hike, swim, stargaze, and come home with a new crew of friends. Curate your own adventure, from soul-soothing to outright challenging.
Every day offers a menu. Do it all, or do nothing at all. Hikes, runs, and rides are fully supported with hydration stations, SAG wagons, and first-aid kits.
Cycling
From short, leisurely rides around camp to the famous scenic loop, there is a supported route for you.
Hiking
Ascend Mount Livermore, explore the Davis Mountains Preserve, or just hike down the hill for lunch.
Running
The low-traffic roads near Prude Ranch offer long flat stretches as well as steep climbs.
Chilling
Take a dip in the pool, do yoga, play pickleball, or just put your feet up on the porch.
Campers range in age from 20 to 82. Out here it's about attitude, not age. Some have been coming since the 1980s; rookies are adopted on day one. Meals are shared buffet-style in the ranch dining hall, evenings bring speakers and star parties, and the week ends with a camper dance.
Camp, by the numbers
1984
Welcoming campers since
20-82
Camper ages, all abilities
5,050 ft
Elevation at Prude Ranch
76 mi
The famous scenic loop ride
Evenings bring speakers, star parties, and the darkest night sky in Texas. Bring a camp chair.
Why we love camp
Campers keep coming back. For decades.
“Why do I return to Prude Ranch every summer? It's the exhilarating bike rides, the challenging hikes, the refreshing swims in Balmorhea pool, and, most of all, I return to reconnect with the friends that I've made at camp. We are a family of adventurers!”
Fran Gale, camper since 2017
“As a rookie, I found everyone to be super friendly and helpful, and I kept coming back for the natural beauty, the cool air, the awesome cycling, and the fun, happy campers!”
Jeff, camper since 2007
“We fell in love with West Texas that very first year and have been coming ever since. Camp gives us a beautiful setting, great people, and a welcome reprieve from the Houston heat.”
Kristin & Cody, campers since 2017
A week in pictures
Mile markers with character
The roads go on forever
Balmorhea circle-up
Happy hour, camp style
Summit selfies
Golden hour crew
Mark your calendar
Camp returns to Prude Ranch in August 2027, just up the mountain from Fort Davis. One all-inclusive fee covers lodging, meals, and every supported activity. Park your car, put away your wallet.
