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BALMORHEA, TEXAS. Balmorhea is on Toyah Creek, the Pecos Valley
Southern Railway, Farm Road 1215, and U.S. Highway 290, one mile southwest
of Brogado in southwestern Reeves County. Indian and Mexican settlers farmed
around the area from early times, taking advantage of the good supply of
water from nearby San Solomon Springs. The town was laid out in 1906 in the
center of a 14,000-acre tract watered by the springs. Balmorhea was named
for the three land developers who sent their agent, Ira M. Cole, to file the
plat for the townsite. Their names were Balcum, Moore, and Rhea. A public
school was organized, and a post office opened in 1908. In 1911 the Pecos
Valley Southern laid its tracks from Pecos to Toyahvale through Balmorhea,
and a hotel was built in the town that same year.
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El Oso Flojo Lodge |
Balmorhea is renowned for its wonderful
spring fed swimming pools located at the state park 3 miles outside
town, and El Oso Flojo Lodge is one more reason to visit this wonderful
charming West Texas town. Each room at the lodge is individually
decorated to the highest of quality, with opulent furnishing, in room
movies and rainfall shower heads. What a treat!
website:
www.elosoflojolodge.com
Telephone: (432) 375 0502 |
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The Eleven Inn |
The Eleven Inn consists of 11 guest rooms.
Our priority is to provide you with excellent customer service and to
exceed all of your expectations for a stay in Balmorhea, Texas.
The innkeepers, Don and Cecilia McAdams, welcome you to Balmorhea, to
kick up your heels or relax. There are many
local attractions
in the area and if you are just stopping through, you will get a
great night's rest and be ready to roll in the morning! Bird
watchers will find a comfy place to stay at the Eleven Inn. Nearby
Balmorhea Lake is stocked with several species of fish including
sunfish, crappie, catfish and largemouth bass. Annually, Balmorhea has
a Memorial Day Festival that brings fun for the whole family!
website:
www.eleveninn.com
Telephone: (432) 375 2263 |
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Laird Ranch Bed &
Breakfast |
This beautiful home was built in
1952 by William Moore who was a descendant of the original settlers of
Balmorhea, Madera Valley and Toyahvale. The home served as “Ranch
Headquarters” until the 1990’s. John & Beth Laird, the current owners,
had been long time visitors to Balmorhea from their home in the
Southwest. They came to Balmorhea because of the people, the view and
the tranquility. “We know that your visit will bring the same sense of
enjoyment that we have experienced.” The facility is quiet and secluded,
providing the perfect backdrop for a romantic weekend or a well deserved
get away.
website:
www.lairdranch.com
Telephone: (432) 375 0158 |
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