Hueco Tanks State Historic Site

Regulations on 30 October 2026

Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.

These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.

• Permit required

  Hiking and climbing · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D

  Access to the park is restricted to protect its fragile resources. Hueco Tanks has guided and self-guided areas. Explore those by:

  • - Guided tour: You must book tours a minimum of one week in advance by calling (915) 857-1135.
  • - Self-guided visit: We issue permits for 70 people to access the North Mountain area each day.

  Published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department · Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site

• Regulated

  Climbing · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D

  Climbing and bouldering activity closures are imposed when the park receives:

  • - 0.10 inches or more of rain.
  • - Snow events where precipitation is “sticking” to the rocks.
  • - Overnight freezing of precipitation.

  Published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department · Hueco Tanks Weather Closure Policy