Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Important information

If your plans change, please modify or cancel your reservation as soon as possible to allow someone else to enjoy the park. DAY USE FEE: $8 per day, per person 13 and older. OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION: The park gate opens daily at 6:30 AM and closes at 8:00 PM. Normal Park Office hours are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, daily. Day use visitors may use the park until 10 PM, when all day-use permits expire. All day use visitors need to be inside the gate by 8:00 PM to access the park. Day-use visitors are NOT issued the gate code. Campers will be provided a gate code to enter after hours on the day of arrival. The park may close without warning for emergencies such as floods, safety operations or inclement weather. All visitors will check in at the headquarters drive-thru window upon entry. This park provides access to visitors with five entry times. Please choose an entry time arrival window that best suits your planned time of arrival. Once you are in the park, you may stay until 10 PM. Check your reservation carefully before making your payment and confirming your selection. If you are going to miss your entry time window by a brief amount of time, your reservation will still be honored upon arrival at the park. If you are going to miss your entry arrival time by more than an hour, please call the park. Concessions are limited. The nearest store or gas station is 18 miles. All trails, including the Summit Trail, will close 30 minutes after sunset, except the Loop Trail. The Loop Trail will be accessible after sunset for visitors to navigate and view dark skies. Tent camping only. No RV's, Pop-ups, or vehicle camping. All sites are walk-in or hike-in. Slacklines are prohibited. PETS: To protect the ecosystem of this Natural Area, pets are only allowed in the designated picnic areas, the campgrounds, and on the Loop Trail. Pets are not permitted on the Summit Trail leading to Enchanted Rock’s highest dome, or any of the seven peaks of the granite uplift. PARK PHONE NUMBER: 830-685-3636