Fort Stockton
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Countryside and towns · Texas · 14k people
Fort Stockton
Locals say Pecos County · “Gateway to Big Bend”
Wide skies, warm hearts, and the spirit of the West.
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Welcome to Pecos County, where the desert meets the river and the cantaloupe is sweet. Whether you're here for the rodeo, the hunting, or just passing through, you'll find friendly folks and wide-open spaces. Come sit a spell and share what you love about this country.
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The room
One room for everyone around Fort Stockton. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Things to do
- Historic Fort Stockton Restored frontier army post with original buildings and a museum.
- Pecos River Major river running through the county, popular for fishing and recreation.
- Comanche Springs Historic spring that once supplied water to Fort Stockton, now a community park.
- Pecos County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Fort Stockton, built in 1910, with a distinctive dome.
- Pecos County Fairgrounds Hosts the county fair, rodeos, and other community events.
- Outdoors Fish the Pecos River
- Outdoors Hunt deer and quail
- With kids Visit Historic Fort Stockton
- With kids Swim at the local pool
- Evenings Dance halls
- Evenings Local bars
- Locals love Dance halls
- Locals love Cantaloupe stands
Through the year
- Pecos County Fair September/October County fair with livestock shows, carnival, and local exhibits.
- Fort Stockton Rodeo June/July Annual rodeo with bull riding, barrel racing, and local cowboys.
- Independence Day Celebration July 4th Fireworks and community gathering at the county fairgrounds.
- Fort Stockton Christmas Parade December Holiday parade through downtown with local floats and lights.
Pecos County has a hot desert climate with low humidity and abundant sunshine. Winters are mild, summers are scorching, and the best times to be outside are spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to be outdoors, with mild temperatures and clear skies.
Getaways
- Monahans Sandhills Rolling sand dunes for sledding and hiking, a unique desert playground.
- Pecos Home of the famous Pecos cantaloupe and the West of the Pecos Rodeo.
- Big Bend National Park Dramatic mountain and river scenery, hiking, and hot springs.
- Odessa Larger city with shopping, dining, and the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum.
Local flavour
Rooting for Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, Texas Rangers, Houston Astros, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks, Texas Longhorns, Texas A&M Aggies, Texas Tech Red Raiders
Eat and drink
- Chicken-fried steak A West Texas classic, served with cream gravy.
- Tex-Mex Enchiladas, fajitas, and queso are staples.
- Barbecue Slow-smoked brisket and ribs, often with a dry rub.
- Cowboy beans Hearty beans with beef and spices, a ranch favourite.
- Pecos cantaloupe Though from nearby Pecos, it's a regional summer treat.
- Whataburger The iconic Texas fast-food chain, a late-night ritual.
Where people go
- Working ranches Cattle and sheep operations that define the landscape.
- Oil fields Pump jacks and derricks dot the desert, a symbol of the economy.
- Historic Fort Stockton A restored frontier army post, now a museum.
- Desert mesas Flat-topped hills and rugged terrain, perfect for hiking.
- The Pecos River A vital water source and scenic spot for fishing and kayaking.
- Dance halls Community gathering spots for country music and two-stepping.
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Pecos County, TX. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.