If you want to get away this place is great. It offers year round camping, its still relatively close to El Paso if you need to go some shopping, but still far enough away that the scenic views are breathtaking. There is hiking and mountain climbing opportunities. The hike up is a bit steep but they have chains to help you up and back down. Perfect experience on an overcast day.

Awesome tent camping experience!! Super quiet and remote!! The trails are great and the drawings are neat to see! Definitely recommend this park!! Next time we make it here, would love to do a guided tour!!

We had a great time climbing the rocks and learning about the huecos, we go almost to the top!

If it was possible to give 10 stars, I would. This a beautiful location, almost other-worldly. An experience you will never forget. The climbing is fun if you want to climb the rocks, the nature is unique and special, and the cave and petroglyphs give you the feeling of ancient holiness. Highly recommend visiting Hueco Tanks for anyone who loves the outdoors.

Great State Park, several hiking trails, lots of rocks to climb and this time of year was great! Camping sites for all sizes, power sites have water too.

Good place to hike. Site 17 trail was easy to get to the initial cave but graffiti ruins the native art work. Overall nice with plenty of shady areas to keep cool.

Definitely worth the short detour off I10!!! Strongly recommend this as a sole destination or side trip on the way through El Paso. So many enjoyable aspects: Crawling in the well-traversed cave to see the painted faces on the rock ceiling, endless bouldering around the huecos and mini-rock climbing, hiking paths, the archeology significance. My visit was in late September and weather was ideal! The park ranger Elizabeth was so pleasant and helpful. She directed us how to get the most out of our visit. Definitely check out (with your ID) the laminated map if you plan to see the cave paintings. It was essential to find the most direct route. I want to return again soon!!

We are here visiting from Tennessee, our young soldier. We went out there on a Sunday. Sign said park is full and a ranger with a long braid graying hair, met us to reinforce that info. Said we could wait, but time waiting may vary, once someone comes out, can go in. My grandson said ok and pulled around to parking area on other side of road since there was a large RV hauling a car parked on that side. We were meeting another young soldier who was already here waiting on us. The RV was let in before any vehicles exited. A couple of other cars pulled up and parked where the RV had been parked. When two vehicles pulled out, my grandson pulled around to see if we could go in. This was the ensuing conversation:Ranger:. You said you werent waitingGrandson:. No sir, I didnt say that and pulled around to waitRanger:. Well, you needed to be parked on this side to wait to go inGrandson: You didnt tell me thatRanger: Well, you have to wait behind these two vehicles nowNeed useful info on website, and better Representatives for visitors. Especially for our troops! My Grandson said he wont go back there. Wish he would, but he now has a very unfortunate memory of this attempt at visiting a place that should provide beauty and relaxation.

This is a gem of a park. The campground is small (20 sites) but the sites (water and electrical hook-ups) are set up well and are spaced fairly far apart for privacy. There bathrooms are quite adequate, and there is a dump station available.The main draw here is hiking to view ancient rock art. There are self- or ranger led hikes available. To minimize the impact, the number of hikers allows each day is limited, so a call ahead concerning availability would be prudent.Support your National and State parks.

Amazing place to spend the day exploring and climbing the rocks. No need to be an experienced hiker to explore or walk up and down the rocks. Carry plenty of water with you!!

Ok so I have to be honest. If your looking for an amazing unique place to go hiking at in el Paso. I will suggested to wear proper non slip sneakers. Prepare yourself for a hike of a lifetime

Very cool park! Lots of unique photo opportunities throughout. Make sure you make reservations prior to going as they only allow 70 people in at a time due to conservation efforts. The park rangers and facilities were all nice and the trails were all very well marked. Highly recommend!

This particular place is definitely nice! Its the ultimate place to come with the family, or go with classmates and friends. I usually only take a small stroll on my own here by myself. The surroundings and the scenery is nice to be around, and it allows me to thoroughly clean my thoughts.

I hadnt been here before and I finally went with my mom and kids I loved it!! The girl at the front desk was really nice and helpful and the sights were beautiful! My oldest and I loved climbing all over the rocks, this is definitely going to be our new favorite place to go!

Hueco Tanks became one of my favorite place. When i saw those big mountains of rocks for the first time, I just couldnt believe it. How did it get there? We hiked for 3 hours on and around the first mountain (you need a guide to go around the other ones) and the views on top of the mountain are so incredible. Anyway, we decided we would go again and camp there to be able to see the whole site.

My partner and I visit here quite often. Just having a small walk is truly one of my favorite physical activities within the region. At times it is packed, so I propose to visit during the a bit less popular times within the week. The best thing to carry out here is simply get a camera and take shots.

This state park offers so much history so many trails to take and each time you go its a new adventure you find different things artifacts drawings Great Adventure day for the family or just a bench route away from everyday stress make sure to take plenty of water and enjoy

I actually visit here quite often. Just taking a walk is one of my personal favorite physical activities through the region. Sometimes it is packed, therefore I propose to show up around the less popular time periods during the week. The best thing to carry out here is just simply bring a SLR and take shots.

We love this place for hiking and picnicking. There is ancient cave art and 100 year old graffiti etched on giant rocks. You can choose guided hikes or trek through on your own. Rock climbing is also very popular.

There are lots of hiking trails to choose from and great places for rock climbing. Bring water.The cost is only $7/ person 13 and older

This is a review for their RV/ camping part of the park.Its sort of odd reservations can only be made for a total of three nights. Thats it. And the campground was virtually a ghost town.We stayed in site #1, which while ok in the cooler temps of April would not be as good as other campsites that have some shade in the warmer months.Exceedingly quiet and private, we used this as our base to hike around all that Hueco Tanks offers. Very nice.Were full time hiking RVrs, blog link in bio...

Absolutely beautiful there! And our tour guide, Elizabeth, was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly

We went to Hueco in mid-December to start outdoor bouldering - we hired a guide that was certified to take us to the locked off portions of the park. All of the paths through Hueco are beautiful, whether doing some light scrambling or going through rock mazes and brush. The bouldering itself was challenging but rewarding. Where we could climbing up to V3/4 in a gym, we were maxing our at V0/V1 here, so prepare to be humbled.

Hueco tanks never disappoints. Ancient mask paintings can be seen even on the public mountain and the views are gorgeous, especially during the rainy season. Come prepared with water, hiking boots, and long sleeves to keep the sun off. On the guided tours you can see even more awesome caves. Call ahead for a reservation or youll get stuck waiting at the entrance!

Definitely a fun and enjoyable place to visit the outdoors. Some areas are a little bit difficult to get to if you have smaller children. Ample variety of paths and guided tours as well. It is a definite must see if living or visiting the El Paso area.

Gorgeous scenery. So nice to hike and explore nature and Gods creations. Sad that humans feel the need to mark over some of the history there.

One of the best places in the US for bouldering. The surrounding mountains are awesome and make for a great setting. The rock here is super sold for the most part. All the history and unique formations really makes this place special. Hopefully, we can come back soon.

Really interesting Texas State Park. There are nearly 3,-000 rock arts dating from about 2,000 years to the early 20th century. we stayed in the campground. There are 20 sites many with electric and water. Price for extrications site is $22 plus $7 per day per person. If you have the Texas State Park pass the per person fee is waived. They strictly limit the number of people and where they can go. If you are camping you will need to get the day pass to hike any of the trails. Many of the trails you will need a guide. Suggest to book a guided tour to get the full experience.

We took the guide tour and it took us day to comprehend the ancient arr work we were able to view. Meet some great folks while out on the journey too!

Needed to be a longer visit to get a better workout. Loved the size of park. There have got to be more secrets to the anthropology side. Looking forward to the next visit.

Loved it! Wish we could have stayed longer.

Excellent place to keep in touch with nature and history. Interesting, entertaining, and healthy walking. Great for interesting photos......Staffed by great people, birds and animals.

Great place to visit. Can’t wait to go back and go camping.

The landscape here is very unique when compared to many national parks. This is a really fun place to go hiking (speaking to beginner hikers). This is not a place I would take a small child, but for a group of friends who want to spend a good 3 hours hiking and walking around a rocky environment, this is an awesome place. The rangers here are very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Tours are available to enter restricted areas.

This was an impulse visit and wow were we glad that we did visited. The place is just beautiful with tons of history. We did not do the guided tour because didnt know what to expect nor did we have the time but for those with time I would highly recommend it. The self guided part of the park is only a quarter of the size of the whole thing and it was amazing

Its $7 per person to get in, and open from 0800 in the morning to 1800 every day. You have to watch an intro video from 1970 to get in, which is kinda annoying. The park itself is nice, a lot of good spots for pictures and good hiking trails. I went during the fall, I think the spring would be the best time to go. 2/3 of the park is off limits without a guide. I went on a Sunday and it wasnt too busy, maybe 20 people there. There was a lot of graffiti which is unfortunate, but in all a good place to spend a few hours.

Terrible experience other than the many animals I saw and great rock formations. The maniac park ranger in an unmarked truck dangerously chased me down in a road rage fashion just to scold me for mistakenly missing the intro video, which was in a separate dilapidated building that I thought was a bathroom. I reported it to the sheriffs office.

This park is less than 900 acres but its absolutely stunning, a true hidden gem of the world. You could go every weekend for a year and visit something different every day. I dont imagine I couldve enjoyed a place any more. The staff was incredibly helpful as well, the trail boss on a whim started explaining to us where to find hidden artifacts and paintings and was just happy to share the park with us. I would highly recommend this place.

I dont know, couldnt get inside, line was too long

We had such a good time hiking and exploring. I highly reccomend it to anyone that is wanting to get out of the city and get some quality exercise time. Come prepared with lots of water and snacks. Hiking shoes, sun screen and bug spray also reccomended.

This is a beautiful hiking area with a vibrant history. There is an abundance of wildlife watching opportunities, and a unique topography. A wealth of information can be ingested here, making this a great sitr for amateur scientists, ecologists, and also for those who enjoy picnicing in the great outdoors. There are walking and hiking areas with picnic tables, and there are restrooms available for public use at the state park entrance. You need to watch a video before you go on a self-guided tour, which explains about the sacred historic connections Hueco Tanks has with local Native American tribes. It explains not to touch any of the petroglyphs and which parts of the park are off limits for conservation reasons. There are special rules for taking pets with you, so be sure to inquire if you wish to bring along any of your furry companions. Since this is a popular destination for beginner mountain climbers as well as hikers and campers, this park can quickly reach its max capacity. It is advisable to call head to the park rangers and make sure there is room for you and your party before heading out.

I was pleasantly surprised to discover this place outside El Paso.Half of the park is only open with a tour guide.The guide was very helpful and provided a lot of insights

Friendly and informative park rangers. Beautiful and clean park. Awesome boulders and breathtaking scenic views!

We tried to go today but it was closed looks nice though

Amazing history and reviews. Great rates for RV camping

El Pasos best kept secret. Hiking, climbing, thousands of pictoglyphs, caves, small lakes, wildlife, flora and fauna galore. A must see southwest destination. I highly recommend the guided tours and camping there. You can see every star and the milky way in the night sky.

Great hiking experiences. Too bad so many people have felt the need to leave their own mark on the rocks. Some of the graffiti is from the 1800s, which is kind of cool. But, they have damaged ancient pictographs. 3 day limit means we will have to come back. Next visit we want to do the guided tour.

If you are in to climbing this is a unique place to enjoy that. If you are just into hiking and seeing some really awesome (and rare in North America) cave paintings, this is the place for you. It also has some cool geological aspects to it so if you are a rock nerd you can get some enjoyment out of it as well. Make sure you call ahead to check the schedule because they only allow so many people in the park at a time and you have to watch the intro video. I would also recommend going out to the road at night for stargazing. The park isn’t open at night but there is a pull off by a tree and a bench where you can enjoy the night sky.

Great place to stay. Alot of native American history here. They have electric and water sites with a dump station close by.

Beautiful park! Highly recommend if you are around the area. There are various trails, some easy and doable others require more experience.

Rented climbing gear from the Hueco Mountain Hut and climbed all day at this awesome place! Coming back soon.

Lots to do and lots to see.

I love this place! Great for the family or you and a friend to get out and enjoy the day together hiking. Wonderful views and the hike is top class. It has ancient Indian paintings that you can see. I highly recommend this place. You will not be disappointed.

I was expecting to just run through here quickly on the way from Carlsbad to El Paso. Its actually not possible to do so. Because of the decades of vandalism that has gone on here, they make you pay $7 a head and then watch a 15-minute video and a short presentation before letting you wander around. Only about 75% of the park is accessible without a guide. All of the rock paintings we were able to access were defaced or completely faded. The reason that I would still recommend to go is the Chain Trail, where there are chains anchored into the rock that you can use to pull yourself up to the top of the rocks (moderate hike, not as scary as it sounds). Once up on top of the rocks you can walk around freely. The views are nice and there are cool spaces to wander around in.

Hueco tanks is one of the most important places in el Paso, amazing rock climbing some even consider it to be the mecca for bouldering, one of the highest concentration of desert fauna and flora, great bird watching, hiking, ancient pictographs (one of the only places in the world where masks where painted) the rangers are of the best quality, the tours are awesome and there are constant events going on in the park, you have to make reservation during the winter because people from al over the world comes to climb here, LOVE THIS PLACE

The natural beauty & historical site is wonderful. I am surprised that a lot of people do not know it is here. It took us back in time! Thank you, Nicole & Jose ( our guides) for the vast knowledge to appreciate the natural wonders it holds for us. The weather was beautiful today.

Trally cool history here. Terrain was tricky to maneuver but completely doable if you are able bodied. I would go back if I was in the area again.

Lots of areas to explore. We went on 12SEP20, about 6 months into the pandemic, and they were showing 70 people into the park at a time.

Rich history to be experienced here, both from the indigenous people that once inhabited this place and from a geologic perspective. this igneous intrusion stands out like a sore thumb amongst the surrounding sandstone and limestone cliffs and the remnants of previous inhabitants over thousands of years give it a magical touch.

Awesome place for climbing. Its where the bouldering grading system originated after all.

Amazing place to see a bit of Texas, United States and North American, Native American history. From the amazing rock caves and man-made and natural tanks to the pictographs that can be found all over the park, its an amazing step back into history. If youre a rock climber or you boulder they allow that as well. You can see half of the park via self guided tour and the other half (including more pictographs and hueco tanks) if you take the guided tour. Guided tours are available Wednesday thru Sunday. Only 70 people after allowed on the mountains at any one time so you must check in and out with park personnel so others can enter during busy times. Camping is allowed for a fee. Cost to enter for the day is $7 each with a discount for over 65. Whether you have an hour to spend or all day, there are trails to keep you interested. There are both easy trails and slippery rock faces to hike or climb. Something for everyone. You wont be disappointed if you visit.

Great Camping good hiking

Beautiful place ! Amazing proof of Gods creation!

Its a wonderful place to explore. So peaceful and charming.

This place is so fun, not too recommended for young kids since the rocks are huge and hard to get back down.

It was a great experience, ranger Elizabeth was awesome and has a lot of knowledge!!!

I really enjoyed my visits here, yeah you have to watch an orientation video, a lot of areas are open only to guided hikes and there are limits to the number of visitors per day. With that being said, you can climb and scramble all over the north mountain with little or no restrictions. There are amazing pictographs and fascinating geology to ponder.

Absolutely beautiful! All staff were friendly and helpful. This is a must see! The self guided walk was the right length of a walk to see the drawings and everything up close.

A great place to hike and see local archaeological sites. Wait time might be long, however since they only let 70 people in at a time. Most of the park requires a guided tour to visit, as well.

Bob White is a great tour guide. Ask about the starry eyed man rock painting.

Its a good workout but well worth the view.

We had a great time here with the family, watching those amazing ancient traces, climbing the ricks with the kids with a lot of information about nature and 10.000 years of human history in this place

This place is a real treat for those who would like a nice walk or some climbing.

Just a beautiful place all around if you love nature.

Beautiful, captivating scenery, try to plan to go out there on a cloudy or overcast day. Plenty of wild life to see, beautiful unique birds, lizards, and we once even saw wild hogs out there. Beautiful mountains and plenty of interesting history in the area. Break walking trails, clean bathrooms, and absolutely beautiful mountain hiking trails as well.

Beautiful. All they ask is that you be respectful. Most everyone was super nice and helpful. There was one lady at the desk that was difficult to work with.

This location is incredibly unique. The mountains dont look like anything else around. Youre allowed to walk all over the North mountain and there are guided tours for the others.

Great campground, hiking and climbing. Lots of history

Its always a concern of mine when the first sign you see is Watch for snakes. If you are into climbing then this is probably a great place. The place is manned with rangers like Fort Knox is with security. Supposedly, this is to prevent damage to the historical pictographs of Native American Indians. Honesty, there is a lot more graffiti than one would expect for the number of rangers on duty. There is also a lot of trash. The campsites are nice (water and electric). There is a full service grocery store about four miles west of the campground called Montana Vista. The park locks the gates at 7pm.

You have to sit through a 15 min video to go into the park and most of the areas are off limits. But still worth it! Thanks to the park staff for helping me change a flat tire!

Great for an outdoor activity w the family

Beautiful place, well maintained. Great bathrooms/shower. Not good for young children but great for hikers/history buffs/nature lovers and anyone who enjoys natures beauty. Huge private sites.

Great park for climbing/bouldering. You have to reserve a park approved guide first.

Very nice park! Great place for photographers.

Great views, relaxing, picnic area, no water.

Havent been there in over 30 years but when I did go we had a good time camping seeing all the stars wildlife cant wait to go back

Gorgeous park. Great for bouldering and camping. Day trips possible as well.

Beautiful & all day hiking with the kids are great!

An oasis in the desert. It has very interesting rock formations and Native American cave art. Its an easy drive from El Paso and worth taking a morning to go see.Know before you go:You will be required to watch an informational video and lecture about the parks history and the importance of Leave No Trace. It will take about half an hour. You may only access about 1/3 of the park unless you choose a guided tour. The guided tour is not a good choice for small children, unless you plan to have them in a carrier, as it takes several hours. The self guided paths are not steep, but are narrow in many places and not well marked.Bring bug spray, as there is standing water and plenty of mosquitoes, and the gift shop does not sell any. There are also plenty of rattle snakes in this area, so stay aware.Also, it is best to go early, when they first open, if you you are going during summer.

A good park in total. 7 dollars enterance fee per person is a little high. You can consider about purchasing 70 dollars annual pass for your family if you often visit Texas state parks like me

Another awesome hike! Did 4 miles up, down and around the North Mountain. The weather was great. Always fun :0)

Beautiful hike, well kept

Great place for anyone regardless of age. Small gift shop, but the volunteers are friendly.

This is a great place to climb and hike! It may be a little out there but it is worth it. You get a safety briefing before you enter the park to explore which is super helpful!

This is a hidden gem. The website doesnt do it justice. We thought wed only be there for an hour, but 4.5 hours later we were still exploring the area. We had a lot of fun climbing all around and even saw some mountain goats. Seeing the pictographs is really cool. Its too bad people have spray painted and vandalized some areas. This is a sacred place. Please respect that and leave places better than you found them.

Joe was an amazing tour guide. We absolutely loved our time here.

Came here for Hueco Rock Rodeo 2020. Amazing location, absolutely beautiful scenery and abundant world-class bouldering.

Great place to hike and picnic! Call ahead to reserve. Was open on Veterans day. Our walk-in was allowed

A pretty awesome Texas State Park! Getting into the parking is done on a permit basis, that is explained in more detail on the Texas state park website, Google it :) Going into the park will take a little pre-planning to make sure you have tours set up in advance. To access anything other than the North mountain, a guide is required. North mountain is open to self guided tours.As a rock climber, this is a world class climbing spot and is where the bouldering V-scale was invented, finding a guide book is a necessity.

Loved it