Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site adventure.
Travel back in time without a phone booth in Seminole Canyon.
The Rio Grande River near Del Rio in Val Verde County hosts a historical treasure. Rock art and rock paintings high on a cliff wall give clues to what's here. Fate Bell Shelter, named after a previous owner of the land, harbors these unique paintings. They're significant because historians say the paintings are some of the oldest cave paintings in North America.
The humans who painted them lived here 10,000 years ago. They probably hunted wooly mammoths. The paintings themselves are 8,000 years old. Close your eyes and imagine what it was like. Once you spy a mammoth down by the river, you spring into action. After a hard-fought hunt with your spear, you share dinner with your family.
Ten miles of trails let you explore this pristine area on foot. It's not the same as ancient hunting, but you certainly clear your mind. Stay in one of 23 sites with water and electrical hook-ups. Eight have electricity and 15 are rustic.
The best time to visit Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site is during the spring months of March, April, and May when the weather is mild and the natural beauty is at its peak. Summer brings intense heat, making early morning or late evening the ideal times for exploration.