Reviews

C HF

Great way to spend a day! Wear good hiking shoes and enjoy some beautiful scenery! My only complaint is that our peaceful adventure was constantly interrupted by gun fire from a nearby shooting range.

Cynthia Floyd

This was one of the best state park experiences we’ve ever had! We did the Pictograph guided hike #1 and it was fabulous. Park Ranger Nicole did an outstanding job and her knowledge of the flora and fauna, park and pictograph history made it a meaningful experience. Highly recommend! This park has limited access so reserve early.

Michelle Schreiner

Hueco Tanks has been on my elderly father-in-law's bucket list since reading about the tanks in his Western novels. We had permits for Sunday, but it was supposed to rain, so we decided to try Saturday morning. The two young ladies at the check in were absolutely precious and made sure he got his wish. The gentleman in the video area was very patient and explained the trails carefully so we would know what we should attempt and what we shouldn't. He also arranged for Carlos to show us around. Carlos was extremely knowledgeable and incredibly patient. The area is beautiful and definitely fulfilled a wish for my father-in -law. The people who work there are just as beautiful and special as is the state park.

Jan P

This is a unique park that has a limit to the number of people who can enter daily. It’s known for its petroglyphs and Hueco tanks, which translate to hollows that hold water, some of which can be seen easily and others that are only accessible by Ranger guided tours. We stopped by on the way to New Mexico and there was no one available for tours at the time. It’s really hot during the summer and therefore not very crowded. You’ll need to plan ahead in cooler weather. They don’t take online reservations - you have to call in.

Demetria Walker

Went on a guided tour with a friend! The ranger was great! She didn’t pressure anyone to do any activity that they were not comfortable doing. We even saw a group of javelinas in the park before our tour started. Be sure to stop at the headquarters office to pay when entering the park, and stop in to let them know when you leave the park. I don’t recommend hiking here when it is too hot outside.

Dawn Erb

The Wild West is a place of many great secrets! My husband and I enjoy every turn and every surprise we find waiting. It is always a great day when you see and learn something new about our great country! Hueco Tanks has a nice cave within a close walk with decades of pictographs. They ensure you get the full experience and history lesson of course, totally worth seeing!

Lavonna Skeans

Awesome place! Very well maintained. Be sure to get reservations, even if for day use. Only, 70 people a day can go into park.

Ken Russell

Wonderful historical park that is just enough off the main road to be missed by many folks. Excellent guided tour to the pictographs. Good birding due to water pools.

Laura Jean Freebairn

Go early. There is a cap on how many many people can be in the park. It is very popular. A favorite park. The guided walk is very good. You have to sign up days in advance for any guided tour.

Carley Purser

Does not permit dogs. It's amazing what this area decides to care about. Trash everywhere but we're worried about dogs. And whatever you do, don't forget to watch the orientation video. Ranger chased us down to tell us we needed to watch the video before proceeding to walk in the parking lot since our dogs weren't allowed on the trails. We've traveled around the world, 15+ countries and this experience by far was the most repulsive and insulting. We got our money back, had we not, there would have been a bigger scene. I was not seeking to raise by blood pressure this weekend but they accomplished it.