State Parks
Rock Climbing
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
World-class bouldering with ancient pictographs in El Paso. Paid entry. Better for ages 6 and up. A half-day trip. A tough one.
Ages
6–18+
Cost
Paid
Duration
~3h
Difficulty
Hard
Setting
Outdoor
A world-renowned bouldering destination with thousands of rock climbing problems on massive syenite rock formations that also contain over 3,000 ancient pictographs. Access is limited to protect the rock art which means reservations are required but the experience feels exclusive and special. Guided tours of the pictograph areas teach kids about the people who lived here thousands of years ago. Even non-climbers enjoy scrambling through the natural rock basins called huecos.
Pricing
Adults (13+) $7/day, Kids 12 and under free; reservations required
Common Questions
- How much does Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site cost?
- Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site charges admission. Adults (13+) $7/day, Kids 12 and under free; reservations required
- What ages is Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site good for?
- Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site is best for kids ages 6 to 18+.
- Is Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site stroller friendly?
- No, Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site is not considered stroller friendly.
- Can I bring my dog to Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site?
- No, dogs are not allowed at Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site.
- How hard is Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site?
- The difficulty level is hard. Plan for about 3 hours.
- Is Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site free?
- No, there is a cost to visit Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site. Adults (13+) $7/day, Kids 12 and under free; reservations required
- What should I bring to Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site?
- Climbing shoes, chalk, drinking water; check what the venue rents
- How long does Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site take?
- Most families spend about 3 hours at Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site.
- When is the best time to visit Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site?
- Cooler mornings, when the rock has better grip