Situated on F.M. 170, at the western edge of Big Bend National Park, Lajitas first became a village in 1915 when an Army post was stationed to protect the Big Bend area from flamboyant Mexican bandit, Francisco (Pancho) Villa.
Recent developments feature a modern motel and resort complex with a golf course, river rafting, swimming pools, tennis courts, horseback riding, restaurant, spa, fitness facility, shopping, a stargazing facility and much more.
Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center offers an archeological, historical, and natural history profile of the Big Bend region. Also information about vehicle, hiking, and river raft access; experienced backpackers only;
Lajitas, TX Learning CentersThis semi-private, stunningly unique 18-hole championship and 9-hole Executive length golf course has challenging fairways set against a rugged backdrop. Golfers won'
Lajitas, TX Golf CoursesCites amicable settlement of long-standing border dispute between U.S. and Mexico, in an area by the Rio Grande where a new c...
For information on dining, accommodations, events, and other area information, stop by the center at I-10 and U.S. 285. The c...
Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Source of famed Texas agates (red plume, pompom, and a rainbow of other types) colorful jasper, labradorite feldspar, calcite...
Former way station on Butterfield Overland Mail Route; later a Texas Ranger station. Historic structure was moved to a highwa...