Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site
Camp site features
Across 15 camp sites:
- Electric hookups: 11 of 15 sites
- Water hookups: 14 of 15 sites
- Picnic table: all 15 sites
- Pets allowed: all 15 sites
- ADA accessible: 2 of 15 sites
- Group sites: 1 of 15 sites
- Longest RV: 80 ft
- Largest party: 40 people
- Power up to 50 amps
Fees
Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00
Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00
Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00
Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00
Peak Primitive Site $10-$12
Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00
Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00
Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00
Rules
If your plans change, please modify or cancel your reservation as soon as possible to allow someone else to enjoy the park.
Campsites and North Mountain Permits are not reservable online. Call (512) 389-8911 to reserve.
Both campsite reservations and North Mountain permits can be reserved up to 3 months in advance
Permit reservations are limited to 3 consecutive days.
Campsite reservations are limited to three nights. Check with park headquarters staff for extending your stay if campsites are available.
DAY USE FEE:
$7 per day, per person 13 and older.
PETS:
Pets are not allowed on the mountains or most trails in the park except one. Day-use visitors' pets are only allowed on the Picnic Area Trail and a short portion of the roadway and parking areas between the campground gate and the North Mountain Gate. Campers' pets are allowed in the campground and along the campground roadway, as well as in the same areas as day-use visitor pets. Pets must be on a leash. Pick up after your pets, and do not leave them alone in a vehicle.
Texas State Park Pass is good for everyone in the vehicle, up to 15 people. No charge for reservations made by current annual pass holders. Pass must be shown on arrival. Reservation payments made by non-pass holders who later purchase a pass or who arrive in a vehicle with a pass holder will not be refunded.
North Mountain is open for unguided Day Use only. Youth Group Annual Permit holders can make up to 25 reservations in the North Mountain Area.
All visitors and campers must attend a brief mandatory orientation. Anyone under 18 must have a parental form signed by parents when checking in. Pets & bikes in picnic/camp areas only.
OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION:
Gate open from: (October 1 - April 30) 8am to 6pm, (May 1 - September 30) 8am to 6pm (Monday - Thursday), (May 1 - September 30) 7am to 7pm (Friday - Sunday). Gates lock promptly.
The park encourages campers to arrive 1 hour before the park closes to go through the mandatory orientation process, 5PM MST (6PM on summer weekends). If something prevents you from arriving before then, please call the park directly at 915-857-1135 to speak with Front Desk staff about afterhours check in procedures.
Park Headquarters closes at 5:30 PM MST (6:30PM summer weekends).
Day use reservations not claimed by 10am will be released. Fees paid on unclaimed reservations are not refundable.
This park only allows containerized fuels (gas grills, camp stoves). No wood or charcoal fires are permitted.
TOUR INFORMATION:
Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled tour time to register at Headquarters.
Pictograph Tours are offered Wednesday through Sunday by advanced reservation.
October through April tours are at 10:30AM
May through September tours are at 8:30AM
Bouldering Tours are offered Wednesday through Sunday by advanced reservation and based on guide availability.
October through April tours are at 10:00AM
May through September tours are at 9:00AM
Hiking Tours are offered Wednesday through Sunday by advanced reservation.
October through April tours are at 9:30AM
May through September tours are at 8:30AM
Birding Tours are offered Wednesday through Sunday by advanced reservation and based on guide availability.
October through April tours are at 8AM
May through September tours are at 7AM
You must book guided tours a minimum of one week in advance by calling (915) 857-1135.
PARK PHONE NUMBER: 915-857-1135
Directions
From El Paso:
Take Hwy 62/180 (Carlsbad Hwy, Montana Ave) East for 24 miles. Turn North on RR 2775 (at the Flying saucer shaped bldg). Stay on RR 2775 to the Park Headquarters. There are signs showing where to turn onto RR 2775 from Hwy 62/180.
From Houston: Take I 10 West to Van Horn. Take Hwy 54 North to Hwy 62\18. Turn West to RR 2775. Turn North (at the Flying Saucer shaped bldg. on RR 2775. Stay on RR 2775 to the Park Headquarters. There are signs showing where to turn onto RR 2775 from Hwy 62\180.
Once you turn on Hueco Tanks Road, follow it to the park entrance. GPS may misdirect you.
Stay Limit
Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.
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