Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
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A unique Chihuahuan Desert site in Texas, featuring natural rock basins (huecos), ancient pictographs, and world-class rock climbing.

šŸ“œ Ancient rock hills in the Chihuahuan Desert, known for natural rock basins (huecos) and thousands of rock drawings.
šŸ” A refuge for nature and humans for over ten thousand years, offering hiking, climbing, and historical exploration.

Why Go

šŸ§— World-class rock climbing and bouldering
šŸŽØ Marvel at ancient rock art and pictographs
🚶 Hike and explore unique geological formations
šŸ¦… Observe diverse wildlife and bird watch

Why Avoid

āš ļø Access is limited, reservations often required
🚫 Pets restricted to specific areas, not allowed on most trails
šŸ”„ No campfires or drones allowed

Tips

šŸ“ž Book tours and permits in advance, especially for North Mountain.
šŸŽ„ Watch the orientation video upon arrival.
šŸ—“ļø Check seasonal hours before visiting.

Cost

šŸ’° Adults $7 daily, children 12 and under free. Tours may have additional fees.

Hours

šŸ•’ Daily, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Oct-Apr); Summer (May-Sep) Fri-Sun 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Mon-Thu 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

šŸ…æļø Parking

Auto parking available.

🚻 Toilets

Restrooms available, including accessible options.

Last updated 8 days ago

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