Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site - Texas Parks and Wildlife

Way to go, Trail Crew!

For the past several weeks, volunteers have given us countless hours helping us improve our trails, campgrounds, and headquarters. We are so grateful for all their help and the park looks great thanks to you!

We have more volunteer opportunities coming up, so keep an eye on our pages! If you are interested in joining our trail crew and want to give back to Hueco Tanks, reach out to us!

📣Join us for our Volunteer Trail Crew Work Days! We will be working on various trails, erosion, and vegetation projects!📣

Dates: Saturday, May 30th and Sunday, May 31st
Time: 7:30am-11:30am (Check-in by 7:15am)

Bring closed-toe shoes, hats, and pants to protect you from the desert plant life and sun, plenty of water and snacks, and gloves if you have them! Tools will be supplied.

Click the link to sign up (https://fs18.formsite.com/TPWD/m5pvoicado/index) or email us at [email protected] for more info!

Thinking about bringing your pet to the park? 🐾☀️ Here’s what to expect before you visit!

Due to the desert environment, summer heat, rocky terrain, and limited shade, visiting with pets can be challenging — especially during warmer months. To help keep pets safe, they are only allowed on our short picnic trail and park roads.

Before bringing your furry friend, ask yourself:
🐶 Can they handle hot temperatures and rocky ground?
💧 Will they have enough water and shade breaks?
🥾 Are they comfortable with short walks only?

For some pets, a quick stop to enjoy the scenery may be worth it. For others, especially in extreme heat, it may be safest and most comfortable to leave them at home. And remember, leaving a pet in an unattended vehicle is never allowed!

Help us protect your pets, wildlife, and the park by planning ahead!

She’s not blushing… she’s gravid! ❤️🦎

This Eastern Collared Lizard at the park is showing off her beautiful red “gravid blush,” a colorful sign that she’s carrying eggs. These bright markings help researchers and visitors identify pregnant females during breeding season.

Soon, she’ll lay her eggs in sandy soil where the desert sun helps keep them warm until they hatch. Even in the rugged Chihuahuan Desert, new life finds a way.

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the incredible desert moms raising the next generation right here among the rocks of Hueco Tanks. ✨

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month! 🎉

Before April ends, we just want to take a moment to say a huge THANK YOU to all of our volunteers. Whether you’re helping on projects, sharing your time on the trails, or supporting behind the scenes—you’re a huge part of what keeps everything running.

We couldn’t do it without you, and honestly, we wouldn’t want to. You make this community what it is. 💚

If you are ever interested in joining our Hueco Tanks Volunteer family, reach out! We'd love to have you!

Hello!! 🌞

Our Summer hours start tomorrow!! We will be open:

Monday-Thursday 8am to 6pm
Friday-Sunday 7am to 7pm

Looking to spend your summer interning at Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site?! 🌱

APPLY at tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/internship.phtml
REGISTER FOR OUR INTERNSHIP FAIR at https://forms.office.com/g/iHr6hUba2r

Snow at Hueco Tanks doesn't last long-but its magic does❄️

In the desert, snow means water, slowly soaking into the rock and filling the tanks that have supported life here for thousands of years. People, plants, and animals have all depended on these huecos to get by.

As the snow melts, it leaves a quiet reminder to pause, notice, and appreciate the water that makes Hueco Tanks so special 💧🤍