📷 Carol M. Highsmith, Public domainFort Leaton State Historic Site
Presidio, TX
An adobe trading post from 1848 on FM 170 just east of Presidio, with thick mud-brick walls and exhibits on the borderland. It also serves as an information point for Big Bend Ranch State Park.
- Nearest town
- Presidio, TX
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 29.5436, -104.3264
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and December–February. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Fort Leaton State Historic Site?
Fort Leaton State Historic Site is in Presidio, TX, at GPS 29.5436, -104.3264. It is about 45 mi from Terlingua.
Can you camp near Fort Leaton State Historic Site?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Desert & Sierra Panorama RV Park, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 26 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Fort Leaton State Historic Site?
Fort Leaton State Historic Site is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The River Road to Big Bend: Presidio, Terlingua and Santa Elena.
What is there to see near Fort Leaton State Historic Site?
Places worth a stop nearby: Big Bend Ranch State Park (Barton Warnock Visitor Center) (39 mi), Santa Elena Canyon (50 mi), Marfa Lights Viewing Area (61 mi) and Chisos Basin Campground (65 mi).
When is the best time to visit Fort Leaton State Historic Site?
The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)