Hours
The Park is open daily, except on Christmas and Thanksgiving days.
Call ahead to confirm: (432) 292-4464
Location
The park is located nine miles west of Comstock, Texas on U.S. Highway 90, just east of the Pecos River Bridge.
Fees
Park Entrance Fees
13 years and older: $4 Daily
Child 12 Years and Under: Free
Experience Seminole Canyon
Guided Canyon Hikes
Guided Canyon Hikes are available October through March.
Experience the spectacular rock art of Seminole Canyon with an authorized park guide. For the protection of this remarkable cultural treasure – and for your safety – all canyon hikes are guided tours led by trained park staff and volunteer guides.
Before Your Visit
- Your hike ticket does not include the State Park entrance fee. Park entrance fees must be paid upon arrival or purchased in advance using the Park Entrance Permit link below.
- The Visitor Center opens at 8:15 a.m.
- All tours begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.
- Please arrive at the park by 8:00 a.m. Your guides will be waiting outside the Visitor Center beginning at 8:00 a.m. to assist participants. Please do not attempt to enter Park Headquarters before 8:15 a.m.
What to Bring
Please bring the following with you on the day of your hike:
- Your Hike Ticket
- A completed and signed Liability Waiver
Tour Availability
- Tours require at least one ticket purchase by 6:00 p.m. the evening before the scheduled hike. If no tickets have been sold by that time, the tour will be canceled.
- Each guided hike is limited to 15 participants, so advance reservations are encouraged.
Presa Canyon Hike
Discover some of Seminole Canyon’s most remote and spectacular rock art sites.
Available October through March, the Presa Canyon Hike is a guided backcountry adventure into the rugged landscapes of Seminole and Presa Canyons. This full-day experience takes participants beyond the park’s standard tours to visit remarkable pictograph sites accessible only by hiking deep into the canyon system.
Hike Fee: $30 per person (State Park entrance fee not included.)
Minimum Age: 13 years
Tour Highlights
This very strenuous, full-day backcountry hike traverses canyon bottoms, rocky terrain, dense vegetation, and large boulder fields. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to visit significant rock art sites such as VV75, Red Linear, and Black Cave.
Please note that the exact route, sites visited, and length of each stop are determined by current canyon conditions and the discretion of your park guide.
Tour Details
Difficulty: Very Strenuous
Distance: Approximately 8 miles
Duration: Approximately 8½ hours
Heat Advisory
For the safety of our visitors and guides, Presa Canyon Hikes are canceled whenever the forecasted high temperature exceeds 90°F.
Participants will be notified:
- No later than Wednesday before a scheduled Saturday hike, or
- At least three days in advance for weekday hikes.
Learn more about the Seminole Canyon heat safety guidelines using the link below.
Important Reminders
Because this hike travels into a remote backcountry area, participants should be prepared for wilderness conditions.
- There are no restroom facilities along the route. Participants should be prepared to use the restroom outdoors following Leave No Trace principles.
- Pack out everything you bring into the canyon, including all trash.
- Emergency medical response in these remote areas may take several hours.
What to Bring
Please come prepared with the following:
- Clothing appropriate for the weather and rugged terrain
- Long sleeves and long pants for protection from the sun and desert vegetation
- A wide-brimmed hat and sunscreen
- Closed-toe hiking shoes or boots with good traction (required)
- A small backpack or waist pack
- At least 2 quarts of water (required). Participants without an adequate water supply will not be allowed to join the hike. Hydrating before the tour and bringing electrolyte supplements is strongly recommended.
- Lunch and snacks that do not require refrigeration
- Trekking poles or walking sticks (recommended; rubber tips preferred)
Fall 2026 Tour Schedule
- Saturday, October 24
- Saturday, November 7
- Saturday, November 14
- Saturday, December 12
Spring 2027 Tour Schedule
- Saturday, January 16
- Saturday, January 23
- Saturday, February 6
- Wednesday, March 10
- Saturday, March 13
- Saturday, March 20
Upper Seminole Canyon Hike
Discover the rich history and remarkable rock art of Seminole Canyon.
Available October through March, the Upper Canyon Tour is a guided half-day adventure that explores the upper reaches of Seminole Canyon. Along the way, you’ll learn about the area’s fascinating railroad and military history while visiting remote pictograph sites found beyond the park’s standard hiking trails.
Hike Fee: $15 per person (State Park entrance fee not included.)
Minimum Age: 13 years
Tour Highlights
This guided hike takes visitors into the upper portions of Seminole Canyon, where you’ll experience breathtaking canyon views, significant rock art sites, and the stories that shaped this unique Texas landscape.
Tour Details
Difficulty: Difficult
Duration: Approximately 4 hours
Important Reminders
The Upper Canyon Tour travels through remote backcountry terrain. Participants should be prepared for rugged hiking conditions.
- There are no restroom facilities along the route. Participants should be prepared to use the restroom outdoors following Leave No Trace principles.
- Pack out everything you bring into the canyon, including all trash.
- Emergency medical response in these remote areas may take several hours.
What to Bring
Please come prepared with the following:
- Clothing appropriate for the weather and rugged terrain
- Long sleeves and long pants for protection from the sun and desert vegetation
- A wide-brimmed hat and sunscreen
- Closed-toe hiking shoes or boots with good traction (required)
- A small backpack or waist pack
- At least 2 quarts of water (required). Participants without an adequate water supply will not be allowed to participate. Hydrating before the tour and bringing electrolyte supplements is strongly recommended.
- Lunch or snacks that do not require refrigeration
- Trekking poles or walking sticks (recommended; rubber tips preferred)
Fall 2026 Tour Schedule
- Sunday, October 4
- Sunday, October 18
- Sunday, November 1
- Sunday, November 8
- Sunday, December 13
- Sunday, December 20
Spring 2027 Tour Schedule
- Sunday, January 17
- Sunday, February 7
- Saturday, February 13
- Sunday, March 7
- Thursday, March 11
- Sunday, March 14
- Saturday, April 10