Seminole Canyon State Park

Seminole Canyon State Park protects some of the oldest and most significant rock art in North America — pictographs dating back over 4,000 years. The park sits on the rim of a dramatic canyon above the Rio Grande and Pecos River confluence. Guided canyon tours take you to the Fate Bell Shelter, one of the most important rock art sites on the continent.

31 campsites|West Texas|4 hr from Austin|$5/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

Water + Electric

$20/night

Canyon Rim Loop · Sites 1-15 · 15 sites

Water, 30-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water Only

$15/night

Desert View Loop · Sites 16-23 · 8 sites

WaterRV OKTent OK

Tent Only

$10/night

Mesa View Loop · Sites 24-31 · 8 sites

Water nearbyTent OK

Guide to Seminole Canyon State Park

Best Campsites

For Families:Sites 1-15 (Canyon Rim) — water/electric, close to visitor center and tours

For Privacy:Sites 20-31 (Mesa View) — tent sites on the canyon rim

For RVs:Sites 1-15 — level pads with water/electric

When to Go

October through April. Summer is extremely hot. Spring and fall guided tours are the main attraction.

Tips

→Take the guided canyon tour — the rock art is world-class and you cannot enter without a guide
→Tours are offered Wednesday through Sunday — check schedule and reserve ahead
→Combine with a visit to Amistad National Recreation Area (30 minutes east)
→Summer temperatures can exceed 110°F — bring lots of water

Highlights

4,000+ year-old Native American pictographsGuided tours to Fate Bell Shelter rock artDramatic canyon overlooksRio Grande and Pecos River confluence nearbySeminole Canyon Trail (6 miles)Dark sky stargazing

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