Fort Clark Springs

Fort Clark Springs, Brackettville, home of the Seminole Indian Scouts, offers more history of the area. Established in 1852, Fort Clark has served as a Confederate supply depot, a WWII German POW sub camp, a guest ranch, and a private recreation community, among its many functions.

The Seminole Indian Scouts served for twenty years protecting the state of Coahuila, in northern Mexico, prior to their time at Fort Clark. They were recruited in 1872 to serve as scouts for the United States Army in the campaigns against the Lipans and the Kickapoo. Four scouts received the Congressional Medal of Honor for their efforts.

Currently, the Fort serves as a site for recreation. Among its amenities are two golf courses, adult and youth activity centers, a swimming pool, tennis courts, a shooting range, a military museum, and picnic areas. The Recreation Department offers events throughout the year such as dance classes, hayrides, cookouts, and more. Guests can pull into the RV park, camp on the grounds, or stay in historic stone barracks, now converted into a motel with modern facilities. A restaurant, snack bar, and lounge round out the menu of attractions. Memberships are available, including a special residential membership available for those who want to make a home at historic Fort Clark Springs.

For more information:

Fort Clark Springs Association
Hwy 90 West
P.O. Box 345
Brackettville, TX 78832
(830) 563-2495
fcsa@ms1.hilconet.com

For membership information:

(830) 563-2493
http://www.ftfclark.com