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For the protection of natural and cultural resources at the park, visitation is limited. Special reservation and entry restrictions apply. Please contact the park or park information (1-800-792-1112-Option 3) for details.

Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site

Named for the natural rock basins that capture desert rainwater, this landscape was and is considered sacred by several Native American groups. Over 2,000 pictographs and petroglyphs chronicle prehistoric residents and centuries of travelers drawn to this oasis of nature and culture.

Things to Do

The site includes a historic ranch house that serves as the park's interpretive center, and historic ruins. Activities include picnicking, camping, hiking, rock climbing, birding, nature study, viewing of prehistoric and historic pictographs, star gazing, slide shows, and guided tours.

Educational Programs

Tours: Tours are $2 per person, aged 5 and above, with paid entry to the site.
On pictograph tours, guides lead visitors to various areas of the site, showcasing examples of pictographs representing three distinct cultures. Guides also provide information about the site's geology, flora, fauna and history. All tours subject to guide availability. Check the calendar for upcoming events and programs.

Pictograph Tours: Wednesdays - Sundays by advance request

  • 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. during the summer (May 1 - Sept. 30)
  • 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. during the winter (Oct. 1 - April 30)

Bouldering and Hiking Tours: Wednesdays - Sundays by advance request

  • 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. during the summer (May 1 - Sept. 30)
  • 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. during the winter (Oct. 1 - April 30)

Birding Tours: Third Saturday of each month

  • 7 a.m. during the summer (May 1 - Sept. 30)
  • 8 am during the winter(Oct. 1 - April 30)

Area Attractions:

Nearby attractions are the Franklin Mountains State Park, Magoffin Home State Historic Site (the only historic home site in El Paso), the Wyler Aerial Tramway (the only public accessible tram in Texas), the City of El Paso, and Fort Bliss. For more information on the El Paso area visit the City of El Paso's Visitor Information web site at: www.visitelpasotexas.com. For more information on this region go to the Texas Historical Commission - Texas Mountain Trail website.

6900 Hueco Tanks Road No. 1
El Paso, TX 79938

Latitude: 31.917325

Longitude: -106.043785

(915) 857-1135

Reserve by phone: (512) 389-8900
Reserve by fax

Entrance Fees
  • Adult : $7 Daily
  • Child 12 Years and Under: Free
Gate Hours

Open 7 days a week year-round.

October to April 8 a.m. – 6 p.m

May to September
Friday through Sunday 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Please Note: For the protection of natural and cultural resources at the park, visitation is limited. Special reservation and entry restrictions are required at this park.

Please contact the park for details.

Busy Season

Winter and holiday weekends

Climate

January average temperature is 44.4 degrees. July average temperature is 82.5 degrees. First freeze occurs mid-November. Last freeze occurs late March.

National Weather Service forecast for this area
Elevation

Lowest point is 4,500 feet, highest point is 4,800 feet

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