
Visit Fort Clark Springs
Welcome to Fort Clark Springs – where history meets adventure!
Whether you're here for a weekend or a lifetime, Fort Clark Springs is your gateway to adventure, relaxation, and unforgettable memories.
RV Park
Fort Clark Springs RV Park offers 85 full hook-up sites, with optional WiFi and phone connections. Amenities include four bathrooms, showers, a kitchen, laundry room, and a Day Room with a TV, phone, and library.
Tent camping is available near cold showers, surrounded by oak and pecan trees. Each site has BBQ facilities and picnic tables, plus access to a large community fire pit.
Members receive discounts on the RV Park, Motel, and Golf Course.
Airport
Fort Clark Springs Airport – Landing Guidelines
Eligible to Land:
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Fort Clark Springs Members
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Members’ guests
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Motel guests
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Visitors on official Fort business
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Visitors attending Fort-sponsored events
Landing Requirements:
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Request prior permission (#)
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Sign a Release of Liability
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Provide Proof of Insurance
Spring-fed pool
In the heat of the summer the Las Moras Spring-fed swimming pool is always refreshing. The pool is the third largest in Texas and stays 68 degrees year round. The surrounding park offers picnic areas equipped with BBQ cooking facilities and tables.
Golf
The Fort Clark Springs regulation 18-hole golf course is open to the public and is recognized as one of the premier courses in Southwest Texas.
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Golfers have complimentary access to a full-size putting green and driving range for practice.
​The Pro Shop offers a wide selection of apparel and accessories, including shirts, hats, visors, golf balls, gloves, tees, and more. Golf clubs, electric carts, and pull carts are also available for rent to enhance your experience on the course.
Hiking
The historical tour of Fort Clark Springs does not end with our carefully preserved buildings and Museum. Not only will hikers and mountain bikers follow along the shaded banks of Las Moras Creek, a favored camp ground for the Spanish explorers, Comanche, Mescalero, Lipan, and other Indians, but also you will tread upon grounds once alive with activity during the Fort's days of military service. You will discover material remains, foundations of buildings, and ruins where Seminole-Negro Scouts to WWII's German prisoners of war.
Biking
​Embark on an unforgettable biking adventure through our scenic trails, where nature’s beauty meets rich, captivating history.
Pedal your way along winding paths surrounded by lush greenery, towering trees, and vibrant wildflowers, all while tracing routes once traveled by early settlers, explorers, and indigenous peoples. Each turn offers not only breathtaking views but also stories from the past—marked by historic landmarks, interpretive signs, and hidden relics waiting to be discovered. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just looking for a peaceful ride, our trails promise an immersive journey that connects you to both the natural world and the compelling heritage of the region.
Museum
Old Guardhouse Museum – Fort Clark Springs
Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 1 PM – 4 PM
Suggested Donation: $2
Located at historic Las Moras Springs near Brackettville, Texas, Fort Clark was established in 1852 on a site once used by Indigenous tribes and later identified by Lt. W.H.C. Whiting as a prime military location.
For specific historical inquiries, contact the Museum Curator. Donations are appreciated and help support ongoing preservation efforts.
Hunting
Now Available: Turkey & Feral Hog Hunts
Fort Clark Springs offers a unique residential/urban hunting experience across 2,700 acres of low-fenced, free-range land. Hunters will find themselves in wooded areas adjacent to residential and recreational zones, providing a distinctive and accessible outdoor adventure.
Shooting Range
Join the IDPA situational shoot every 4th Saturday, featuring 4–5 stages and following standard IDPA rules. Sign-up starts at 9:00 AM, with shooting from 9:30 AM to noon. Open to all—$20 entry. Eye and ear protection required for participants and observers.
A Turkey Shoot fundraiser is being considered for September to support the Dickman Hall remodel—stay tuned for updates.