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Balmorhea State Park, TX

Description

Entrance fee: $7 per day, per person 13 and older.
$4 per day, per person Texas residents 65 on 9/1/95 or after.
Entrance fee not required for MOTEL USERS. Entrance fees are in addition to Campsite or day use facility fees.

Services & Amenities:

More Than Two Miles
  • Proximity To Town
More Than Five Miles
  • Bird Watching
OTHER
  • Concession, Seasonal
  • Dumping Station
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Public Phone
  • Restrooms
  • Scuba Diving
  • Swimming Pool

Alerts and Important Information

Construction will begin on 3/30 around the motel. Large machinery, loud noises, & dusty conditions could affect the motel. Also sidewalks around the motel will be removed.

Burn ban in effect until further notice. No wood or unattended fires allowed. Charcoal or propane only.

All motel rooms are non-smoking.

This park does not have a gate.

CHECK IN: All campers are required to check in at the park headquarters before occupying a site.

PAYMENT: You may pay by cash, check (with valid drivers license), travelers check or credit card (Discover, MasterCard or Visa).

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Public consumption or display of an open container of an alcoholic beverage is prohibited.

PETS: Pets must be attended and on a six-foot leash at all times. Pets are not allowed in any park buildings, cabins, or shelters.

FIREWOOD: Gathering of firewood is prohibited.

QUESTIONS/CONCERNS: For specific park-related questions/concerns, please contact the park.

CHANGES TO RESERVATIONS: Any changes made to reservations may be calculated at new rates, and will be charged an administrative fee.
Check-in and check-out times subject to change without notice.

CONFIRMED RESERVATION: If your reservation is confirmed, your site will be held on the day of arrival no matter what time you arrive at the park You do not need to call the park. If you do not show up by 9am the following morning, your site will be released and reservations cancelled.

Additional charges may be incurred at the park for entrance fees and other use fees.

REFUND POLICY: The majority of sites - if you cancel and/or make changes more than 2 days prior to arrival, you will receive a full refund minus a $5 admin fee per site plus any reservation fees. Within 48 hours prior to arrival or if you do not go to the park, you will lose the first nights payment.
Group Sites of $100 or more per day - If you cancel and/or make changes more than 60 days prior to arrival, you will receive a full refund minus a $25 admin fee per site plus any reservation fees. Within 60 days prior arrival, you will lose the first nights payment. If you do not go to the park, no refund is given. To cancel a reservation, contact Customer Service at (512) 389-8900, 7 days a week.
FURTHER INFORMATION: For complete information on State Park Rules and Regulations; and, reservation policies, see the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us.

Getting There:

Balmorhea State Park
Po Box 15
Toyahvale TX 79786-0015

From San Antonio: Take I 10 West to Balmorhea exit. Take Texas 17 West for 4 miles. Park is on the South side of the road. From El Paso: Take I 10 East to Balmorhea exit. Take FARM ROAD 3078 East for 12 miles. Park is on the South side of the road.

Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (432)375-2370
Project Office: (432)375-2370