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
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