Balmorhea State Park
Open — Open year-round. Park hours are 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. or sunset, whichever comes first. The park often reaches capacity and highly recommends reservations.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 12:54AM MST until January 26 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ this evening to 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 12:40AM MST until January 25 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to three inches and ice accumulations up to four tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning to 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
About
Balmorhea State Park, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, offers camping in the high desert of West Texas at 3,205 feet elevation. The park features 34 electric campsites with water hookups and one group site that can accommodate up to 16 people. Most sites offer 20/30 amp service, while select sites provide 50 amp service for larger rigs. Many sites have shade structures over the picnic tables. The park includes both pull-through sites for RVs and dedicated tent-only sites. The park is renowned for its crystal-clear spring-fed swimming pool, one of the world's largest, with over 15 million gallons of water flowing through it daily from San Solomon Springs. The pool maintains a constant temperature of 72-76 degrees year-round and is popular for swimming, scuba diving, and snorkeling. The park also features restored cienegas (desert wetlands) that provide habitat for endangered fish species. Campers have access to restrooms with showers, a park store offering swimming accessories and souvenirs, picnic sites, an outdoor sports area, and a playground. The park offers ranger programs on nature and history. Located in arid West Texas, the area experiences warm days with cool nights from May to September, with low humidity year-round.
Directions
Balmorhea State Park is located at 9207 TX-17, Toyahvale, TX 79786. From Interstate 10, take exit 206 and head south on TX-17 for approximately 4 miles to reach the park entrance.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Davis Mountains State Park 25mi
- Indian Lodge State Park 26mi
- Monahans Sandhills State Park 75mi
- Frijole Horse Corral Campground 89mi
- Pine Springs Campground 90mi
- Guadalupe Peak 91mi
- Pine Top Wilderness Campground 92mi
- Wilderness Ridge Wilderness Campground 93mi
- Shumard Canyon Wilderness Campground 92mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $20 - $175 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 95ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| BalmorheaSP@tpwd.texas.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (432) 375-2370 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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