National Historic Trail

El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail

El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail is a National Historic Trail in Texas, Louisiana. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 0 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

Texas Louisiana National Historic Trail No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 9:51 AM EDT · NPS Data API

About the park

“Explore a diverse array of histories contained within El Camino Real de los Tejas’ 150-year life, including the Spanish struggle to missionize American Indian nations, the growth of cattle ranching in the Mexican period, and the movement for Texan independence and statehood.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/elte

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Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

a junior ranger badge over an image of a creek through the woods — Photo: NPS Photo

Become a Camino Real de los Tejas Junior Ranger

Learn about the Trail and earn your junior ranger badge! This activity can be completed virtually or after visiting a site along the National Historic Trail. Activities can be submitted either electronically or by mail.

Pets allowed

Junior Ranger Program

Austin, Texas Area: El Camino Real de los Tejas NHT Places

Explore sites along the trail! Looking for places to visit near San Antonio, Texas? These sites offer a variety of hikes, historic sites, museums, and other ways to take a step back in time on El Camino Real de los Tejas NHT.

1-100 Hours Reservation required Fee applies Pets allowed

Self-Guided Tours - Auto

Check Out Museums and Visitor Centers along El Camino Real de los Tejas

There are a number of museums and visitor centers will differ along the El Camino Real de los Tejas. In some places, you may find more interpretive exhibits, information, and programs.

Fee applies

Museum Exhibits

See all 10 things to do in El Camino Real de los Tejas →

Activities the NPS lists for El Camino Real de los Tejas.

Auto and ATVScenic DrivingJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum Exhibits

Operating hours

El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail is not a clearly marked hiking trail. Instead it is a route that passes through communities, urban areas, public lands, and Wilderness.

El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
Day	Hours
Monday	All Day
Tuesday	All Day
Wednesday	All Day
Thursday	All Day
Friday	All Day
Saturday	All Day
Sunday	All Day

Weather: Due to the length of El Camino de los Tejas National Historic Trail, be sure to consult local weather sources for the region you'll be visiting.

Contact and directions

Phone: N/A
Email: [email protected]
Address: National Trails Office Regions 6, 7, & 8, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Coordinates: 30.0923, -97.3398· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

No visitor centers are listed for this site in the NPS data.

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/elte/index.htm
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.