Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site

Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site entrance fee

$7 per adult

Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site hours

Hours as published by TPWD. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site

Towering rock formations, natural water basins, and thousands of ancient pictographs painted on the stone. Climb the rugged boulders, join a guided tour to see historic rock art, or watch for desert birds in the shaded crevices.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🐦 Birding
• 🔭 Stargazing

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🚿 Showers
• 👥 Group Sites
• 🚐 RV Dump Station
• 🌿 Nature Center
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

• ⚡ Electric & Water
• 💧 Water Only

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Camping options

• Campsites with Electricity
• Campsites with Water

Trails

• North Mountain Trail 0.7 mi · Easy
• Laguna Prieta Trail 0.15 mi · Easy
• Nature Trail 0.08 mi · Easy
• Pond Trail 0.43 mi · Easy
• Site 17 Trail 0.13 mi · Easy to Moderate
• Site 19 Trail 0.03 mi · Easy
• Picnic Area Trail 0.25 mi · Easy
• Chain Trail 0.14 mi · Moderate to Strenuous

As listed on the park’s trail map.

Contact

Upcoming events at Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site

• Pictograph Tours (Reservations Required)Dec 1, 2026
• Pictograph Tours (Reservations Required)Jan 1, 2027
• Pictograph Tours (Reservations Required)Feb 1, 2027

Event details and registration are on the TPWD calendar.

🎒 Gear up for Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Telescopes
• Binoculars
• Hiking boots
• RV surge protector
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Red flashlights
• Spotting scopes
• Bird guides

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• Franklin Mountains State Park
• Wyler Aerial Tramway
• Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park
• Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
• Leasburg Dam State Park
• Rockhound State Park