Hueco Tanks State Historical Site

Precious water from infrequent rains “stored” in natural rock basins; for centuries a strategic travel stop in this arid region. Ancient Indian pictographs, plus names of ’49ers on way to California. Picnicking, hiking, climbing, and camping.

Getting There & Details

Admission
admission fee
Address
Off U.S. 62/180 26 miles east of El Paso
Phone
915-857-1135
Map
Get Directions →

More Things to Do

Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Border Patrol Museum

Presents the rich heritage of the U.S. Border Patrol. Equipment, documents, books, and memorabilia available…

Learn more →

Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Ascarate Park Golf Course -Delta Nine

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days

Learn more →

Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Ascarate Park Golf Course -Ascarate

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days

Learn more →

Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Buffalo Soldier Monument

This bronze statue is based on the painting, "The Errand of Corporal Ross" by El…

Learn more →

Explore all of El Paso →

Events in El Paso