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Paint Rock, Texas

Founded in 1879, Paint Rock is the present seat of Concho County. It was named for an extensive group of Indian pictographs painted on limestone cliffs bordering the Concho River.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Paint Rock Excursions

Guided tours to site where earliest paintings date from prehistoric times; succeeding pictographs continued until last quarter of 19th century when Comanche Indians still hunted in area. Visitors often see deer, wild turkey and other native wildlife along with approximately 1,500

Paint Rock, TX Tours

Ingrid's Custom Hand-Woven, Inc.

Visitors see weaving of 100 percent sheep's wool rugs and saddle blankets on 2,4, and 8 harness looms. They also can see how the items are finished with latch hooks or hand knotting fringes. Thirteen looms range from 10-inches wide to 12-feet wide. On U.S. 83

Paint Rock, TX Tours

Things to do near Paint Rock, TX

Dickens County Museum

Early pioneer and ranching heritage collection. Includes county, city, and area histories, photo gallery, antique furniture, ...

Scenic Drives

Vivid illustrations of High Plains topography along Texas 86 and Texas 207 north. Travelers will see immense proportions of H...

Fort Griffin State Park and Historic Site

506 acres of parkland feature camping, trailer facilities, picnicking, fishing, nature study and hiking trails. Home of state...

South Plains College Art Museum

Fine Arts Building houses exceptional collection of old masters art donated to college by Marjorie Merriweather Post, daughte...

Parks

Two city-maintained parks, with shaded picnic facilities, playground equipment, swimming pool and lighted tennis court....