Lajitas Resort Activities
Activities at Lajitas
At Lajitas, you may do as much or as little as you like, but you’ll
never be without something to do if you so please. Relax at the
swimming pool, curl up for an afternoon nap, or take advantage of the
varied activities at Lajitas including:
ATV Rentals
Visit 26,000 acres of untouched beauty on one of our Lajitas ATV’s.
Our experienced Lajitas tour guides take you to over 30 historic sites
on Lajitas property. Explore for yourself the territory that Poncho
Villa raided in the early 20th century, and take in all of the natural
beauty. We furnish all helmets, bottled water, instruction and safety
equipment.
- Backbacking
- Mountain Biking
Short and long rides are available around the trails of Lajitas. Ride parts of the Mas Menos Challenge course or ride excellent single track trails in the Big Bend Ranch State Park. Red Rock Outfitters may also help you coordinate an exhilarating ride into Big Bend National Park.
- Bird Watching
- Chapel Services
- Climbing
- Fishing
Golf
Black Jack's Crossing 18 hole Championship Golf Course or 3 PAR 9 hole Executive Course . Black Jack’s Crossing is a BIG course worthy of the Big Bend. Offering nine unforgettable and challenging holes, beautifully situated in and around the desert mountains of southwest Texas, Black Jack's Crossing is an true oasis in the midst of the desert.
- Hiking
Big Bend National Park, just a 20 minute drive from Lajitas Resort provides many miles of hiking trails for all skill levels.
- Horseback Riding
Lajitas Golf Resort & Spa’s Equestrian Center offers a variety of horseback adventures, from beginner one-hour trail rides to full day
and overnight explorations!
Begin your day with a Breakfast Horseback Ride- After a one-hour sunrise horseback ride through the resort's varied terrain, breakfast at Stargazer Mesa. One and ½ hour Sunrise and Sunset rides are available.
- Hunting
- Jeep Tours
- Miniture Golf
- River Excursions
You can't visit this area without taking a rafting/canoeing/kayaking trip down the Rio Grande. There are a variety of trips available that are primarily dependent upon river flow. One of the put in spots is just west of Lajitas and the Resort can schedule trips.
- Scenic Driving
Don't miss the 49 mile Route 170 out of Lajitas leading to Presidio which was chosen by Automobile Magazine in the April 2006 edition as one of the 20 most outstanding drives in America.
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Swimming
Five Stand Automated Skeet Shooting
Challenge yourself at one of the top Five Stands in Texas. Shooting a semi-automatic shotgun, you’ll move from station to station shooting at a variety of fast moving targets originating from numerous and varied locations. Shotguns, ammunition and instruction are all included.
- Cowboy Action Shooting
Learn to shoot the guns that won the West… single action six-shooter, lever-action rifle and double-barrel shotgun at Lajitas’ authentic old west style cowboy action “town”. Use of weapons, ammunition and instruction are all included.
- Walking Trails
- Wild Life Viewing
- Zipline (Orginal Canopy Tour)