Lajitas Golf Resort

Venture deep into the southern reaches of Big Bend, where the rugged mountains loom and the rushing waters of the Rio Grande flow, and you'll find an oasis of cowboy comfort unlike any other. It's here, at Lajitas Golf Resort, on a sprawling 27,000-acre spread between Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park, that a world of possibilities exists, where you can create your very own experience of a lifetime. Play on one of the most beautiful golf courses in Texas or relax by the pool. Ride horseback on rocky trails or treat yourself to a rejuvenating massage in the spa. Whether you're looking for a relaxing retreat or an unforgettable West Texas adventure, book your next vacation at Lajitas Golf Resort.

Golfing in Luxury

Each day of your stay starts and ends in your home away from home. At Lajitas Golf Resort, you can take your pick from 126 rooms and suites spread across the Badlands Hotel, Cavalry Post, Officer's Quarters, La Cuesta, Lakeside Cottages, and Boardwalk Condos, to a growing collection of privately owned two-, three-, and four-bedroom homes—ideal if you're traveling with friends or family. Each style of accommodation comes with a flat-screen TV, a coffee and tea maker, air conditioning, an in-room safe, and complimentary bottled water. Your room is appointed with vintage-style wood, cowhide, and other decorations that reflect the elegance and culture of the Old West.

Once you step outside of your room in the morning, you'll discover there are more things to do than you could fit into a single day. For a low-key day in the Big Bend, saunter on over to the Agave Spa for an indulgent massage, facial, or body treatment. Then head to one of the resort's two swimming pools for a relaxing dip and a soak in the sun before discovering the history of Texas longhorns at the Yates Longhorn Museum, now housed free of charge in the historic Trading Post building at Black Jack's Crossing Golf Club. End your day with a show at the Flat Rock Theatre, an old-fashioned private movie theater with vintage chairs from the glory days of the silver screen.

The Best of the Wild West

Yet if you've found your way to Big Bend, you are probably seeking epic adventure. That's exactly what you'll find at Lajitas Golf Resort, a veritable playground in the desert. Soar above steep canyons on a zip-lining tour through Quiet Canyon, explore Big Bend on horseback, and have your own high-noon shootout at the shooting course. Show off your aim at the Five Stand Sporting Clay Shoot, learn how to shoot like a cowboy at the Cowboy Action Shoot, and test your mettle on the recently redesigned Combat Course. Guided hunting expeditions for the region's native Aoudad sheep are also available through the resort's outfitter partners, and you may wind up with a trophy ram you'll be proud of.

Time to Tee Off

Of course, no visit to Lajitas Golf Resort is complete without playing a round at one of the most celebrated golf courses in Texas: Black Jack's Crossing. Designed by Ryder Cup Captain and PGA Hall of Fame inductee Lanny Wadkins, the course's 18 holes wind through captivating canyons and breathtaking valleys, stretching over 7,400 yards from the back tees (with three shorter tee boxes for every skill level). It's currently ranked the #1 Best Course You Can Play in Texas by both Golfweek and The Dallas Morning News, and the #36 Best Resort Course in the USA by Golfweek—as much a treat for the senses as it is a test of your short game.

Chomping at the bit to get your vacation in Big Bend started? Because it is so remote, the fastest way to reach Lajitas Golf Resort is to fly directly into the resort's private airport (Lajitas International Airport), or book a seat on the resort's own charter flights from Dallas, Houston, or Austin. Driving in works too, but budget accordingly: it's roughly 100 miles from Alpine, about 280 miles from Midland–Odessa, some 300 miles from El Paso, and around 500 miles from Austin. What better way to get you ready for a vacation in Big Bend than a scenic road trip?

With its rustic appeal and abundance of adventure, a stay at Lajitas Golf Resort will be like nothing you've ever experienced. Book your stay online today.