Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
El Paso, TX
Granite hills east of El Paso with rain-filled rock basins and hundreds of painted masks and pictographs. Day visits are capped, so reserve a permit online; much of the site is open only on guided tours.
- Nearest town
- El Paso, TX
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 31.9253, -106.0431
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 April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, May, September and December. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Hueco Tanks State Park CampgroundCampsite1 mi from Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
- Motorhome stopoverMotorhome stopover18 mi from Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic SiteMotorhomes
- Mission RV ParkMotorhome stopover21 mi from Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic SiteMotorhomes
- Ft Bliss RV ParkMotorhome stopover24 mi from Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic SiteMotorhomes
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FAQs
Where is Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site?
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site is in El Paso, TX, at GPS 31.9253, -106.0431. It is about 50 mi from Las Cruces.
Can you camp near Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Hueco Tanks State Park Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site?
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Guadalupe Mountains: from El Paso to the top of Texas.
What is there to see near Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site?
Places worth a stop nearby: White Sands National Park (62 mi), Guadalupe Peak Trail (Pine Springs) (72 mi), Frijole Ranch (73 mi) and McKittrick Canyon (76 mi).
When is the best time to visit Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site?
The most pleasant months are usually April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, May, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)