Join our team this summer as Camp Hosts!
Positions are open for May - June and July - September 2025.
Positions are open for May - June and July - September 2025.
Discover the Coolest Hiking Trails in Texas!
Hiking at 5,100 ft. Elevation!
Hiking at 5,100 ft. Elevation!
The botanical Gardens & Cactus Museum Collection Await
Come Ready for Fun
as You Discover the Chihuahuan Desert!
as You Discover the Chihuahuan Desert!
We're located in the foothills of the Davis Mountains at an elevation of 5,100 ft. The following items are recommended to ensure a safe and fun adventure for you and your family.
* A wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen, and close-toed shoes with a patterned tread for traction;
* Plenty of water;
* Hiking poles or a walking stick.
* Plenty of water;
* Hiking poles or a walking stick.
Be sure to check in at the Powell Visitor Center upon your arrival. We'll supply you with maps and trail guide booklets for the hiking trails. We'll also provide a map of the Botanical Gardens and information about the many features within its 18-acre fenced area, including the Pollinator Garden, Maxie Templeton Cactus Museum, and the Native Grasses Exhibit.
After hiking, enjoy shopping at our thoughtfully appointed Gift Shop, visit the Mining Exhibit, and stop by the Bird Blind.
After hiking, enjoy shopping at our thoughtfully appointed Gift Shop, visit the Mining Exhibit, and stop by the Bird Blind.
The mission of the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute is to promote public awareness,
appreciation and concern for nature generally and the natural diversity of the Chihuahuan Desert region specifically, through education, the visitor experience, and through the support of research.
appreciation and concern for nature generally and the natural diversity of the Chihuahuan Desert region specifically, through education, the visitor experience, and through the support of research.
Take an aerial tour of our site!
