El Cosmico–Marfa, TX

Campsite at El Cosmico

Day 9:  I got cleaned up after four days of primitive camping and jumped on my bike to tour the area.  I wanted to stop by the Chinati Foundation before they closed today.  The Chinati Foundation is a contemporary art museum based on the ideas of its founder, artist Donald Judd.

After visiting the Chinati Foundation, I road my bike into town to have a look around.  It was pretty late in the day, and there wasn’t much to see but it did feel good to spend an little while pushing my cycling muscles.

Day 10:  The plan for today was to spend the morning at Fort Davis National Historic Site, which is about 20 miles or so north of Marfa.  Fort Davis is a partially restored military post that protected emigrants, freighters, mail coaches and travelers on the San Antonio-El Paso Road.

After Fort Davis, I had to get some photos of this campground and some other local sites.  This is one of the most unique camping areas that I think I’ve ever seen.

 

Around Marfa Texas

Actual Contact	Ride Into Marfa	Actual Contact
Marfa Lights Viewing Area	Marfa Lights Plaque	Presidio Landmark

Around El Cosmico Campground

Campground Map	Tent Camping	Bushtecs
Shared Cooking Area	Hammocks	Bathhouse
Shower	Jupe (right) & El Cosmico	‘49 Mansion
Teepees	Yurts	Safari Tents