We were so excited to learn that the barracks motel was again accepting dogs ($25 fee per stay) but our experience this time has been funky from the start. First, no one replied to our online reservation request and we had to call to confirm (they argued they had replied, which they had not). We requested downstairs nonsmoking, and when... More

The rooms are all in the old barraks of Fort Clark. They are very simple, but had everything we needed for a good night's sleep. The history of the Fort is fasinating both for its military and film history. John Wayne used it as a base for his film company and stayed in one of the former officer's homes. The... More

This is a very different place--ideal for those who love hiling trails along a creek and looking at historically interesting buildings---lots of wild life viewing- deer, turkeys all kinds of birds---it is on the Texas birding trail -the swimming pool is amazing- spring fed and no chlorine---the Motel is good and right in the Old Cavalry Fort Area and in... More

It was all you could want for an overnight stay clean, comfortable and compared to other motels quite cheap. The pool was a welcome attraction on a very hot April afternoon and in the evening we had a quick walk around the camp. This was a very nice place to stay over on our way to Big Bend.

I drove through Bracketville without stopping for years on trips to Big Bend and West Texas before I discovered Fort Clark Springs--one of the largest spring fed swimming pools in the state. It's part of an old historic army fort which was decommissioned and turned into a private resort, but if you are a guest at the motel there, you... More