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.
Photo: Christopher Talbot
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
- LocationSanta Fe, NM
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursOpen 24 hours, daily
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Weather now87°F Patchy rain nearby
- Alerts No active alerts
Overview
Topics
- Archeology
- Architecture and Building
- Arts
- Colonization and Settlement
- Commerce
- Explorers and Expeditions
- Forts
- Missions
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- Native American Heritage
- Photography
- Religion and Spirituality
- Schools and Education
- Trade
- Trails
Things to Do
10 experiences from the National Park Service. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
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Austin, Texas Area: El Camino Real de los Tejas NHT Places
Reservation required Fee applies
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…
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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…
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Check Out Museums and Visitor Centers along El Camino Real de los Tejas
Fee applies
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. In other…
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Goliad, Texas Area: El Camino Real de los Tejas NHT Places
Reservation required Fee applies
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Hike on El Camino Real de los Tejas
Fee applies
Travel through 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…
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Laredo, Texas Area: El Camino Real de los Tejas NHT Places
Reservation required Fee applies
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San Antonio, 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…
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Texas - Louisiana Border Area: El Camino Real de los Tejas NHT Places
Reservation required Fee applies
Explore sites along the trail! Looking for places to visit near the Texas and Louisiana border? These sites offer a variety of hikes, historic sites, museums, and other ways to take a step back in…
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Open 24 hours, daily · El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
Hours details
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El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic TrailOpen 24 hours, daily
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. The route travels across a variety of land ownerships and management, including private land. Each location varies as to the hours of operations and access. Please contact individual trail sites before your visit for more information.
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Address
National Trails Office Regions 6, 7, & 8, El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic TrailSanta Fe, NM 87505
Contact the park
Weather & conditions
87°F
Patchy rain nearby · feels like 94°
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Today
88° 70°
Patchy rain nearby68% rain
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Tomorrow
90° 76°
Cloudy40% rain -
Wednesday
88° 74°
Patchy rain nearby44% rain
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What to expect by season
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. Check out the forecast with the National Weather Service and search for the area you'd like to visit.
Photos
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This national historic district consists of 13 stone houses (several in ruins) constructed from hewn sandstone blocks, chinked and plastered, ranging from rectangular flat roofed Colonial style buildings to hip roofed two room structures. Post-1750s. — Christopher Talbot -
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Getting There
Santa Fe, NM 87505
You can visit many sites of the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail over the 2,580-mile historic route that crosses 2 states, and travels into Mexico, to Mexico City.
Mailing address: National Trails Office Regions 6, 7, & 8, Santa Fe, NM 87505
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