Caldwell Ranch is featured in the Spring 2026 issue of Texas LAND magazine. Click here to find out more.
Set high in the pine and oak covered Davis Mountains, Caldwell Ranch is one of the most iconic high elevation properties in West Texas. Located along the coveted Scenic Loop near Fort Davis and just minutes from McDonald Observatory, the ranch enjoys protected views, exceptional privacy, and some of the darkest night skies in the state. With more than 13 miles of shared boundary with the Nature Conservancy’s Davis Mountains Preserve, Caldwell Ranch is surrounded by a vast, conserved landscape that ensures long term viewshed protection and enduring ecological value.
Originally established as a working cattle ranch in the early 20th century, Caldwell Ranch has been thoughtfully transformed into a private mountain retreat while honoring its agricultural and conservation roots. Elevations range from approximately 5,200 feet to more than 6,500 feet, creating a rare Sky Island environment with a cooler, wetter climate than the surrounding desert lowlands. Forested slopes, rolling grasslands, seasonal creeks, and dramatic canyons define the land, offering remarkable scenic diversity across the property.
Cherry Creek runs through the heart of the ranch, carving steep canyons and shaded ravines that serve as vital wildlife corridors. An extensive interior road system provides access to prominent overlooks and remote areas, including Robbers Roost, Friend Mountain, and Three Points. The eastern boundary overlooks Madera Canyon, often called the “Bryce Canyon of Texas,” adding further enhancing the ranch’s dramatic setting.
Caldwell Ranch supports a rich and diverse ecosystem, including Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, white tailed deer, aoudad, and an array of smaller wildlife. The ranch also lies within an important migratory bird corridor, making it a destination for birdlife throughout the seasons.
Improvements across the ranch are extensive and thoughtfully designed for comfort, recreation, and large gatherings while remaining visually discreet. A collection of guest houses, historic lodge, bunkhouse, and gathering spaces are complemented by a solar heated swimming pool, gym, pavilion, and supporting ranch infrastructure. A robust water system with multiple wells, miles of buried pipeline, and numerous water troughs ensures dependable access throughout the property.
Caldwell Ranch stands as a rare offering—an extraordinary blend of scale, elevation, conservation legacy, and refined improvements in one of Texas’s most scenic and biologically significant regions.
29,294± Acres
Jeff Davis County, Texas
Contact for Price
King Land & Water, LLC
432-386-2821
Info@KingLandWater.com
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