"The only lodge located inside the park; typically fills up well in advance and currently (per the article) is slated for a total renovation beginning in May that will take about two years, meaning the lodge and its restaurant will be unavailable for stays during that period. It remains the most central lodging option for overnight visitors who want direct access to Chisos Mountain trails." - Carrie Dennis Carrie Dennis Carrie Dennis is a New York City-based writer and editor with more than a decade of content strategy experience. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Gothamist, Time magazine, Men’s Journal, Redbook, and Thrillist. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines