Chinati Mountains State Natural Area
- Status
- Temporarily closed
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- tpwd.texas.gov(512) 389-4800
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Park ClosureJune 1, 2026 - The park is closed for development. An opening date has not been set. Check back for updates.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Presidio County, about 26 miles northwest of Presidio, Chinati Mountains State Natural Area covers about 37,245 acres.
Pets
Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times and are not permitted in any buildings at Texas State Parks. Some parks restrict pets on certain trails.
Statewide rule from Texas's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Daily entrance fee charged per person (adults); children 12 and under are free. Amounts vary by park.
Statewide fee rule from Texas's park system (source); this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Texas park passes
- Texas State Parks Pass — $70 per year. Free entry for the holder and guests at the state parks it covers, plus camping and store discounts; a second pass for someone at the same address is $25 Details
- Texas Parklands Passport. Discounted or free entry for qualifying seniors, people with disabilities, veterans and Gold Star family members Details
From the Texas state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Texas State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica)
- Phone
- (512) 389-8900
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Getting there
- Address
- 1900 South Sauceda Ranch Road
Marfa, TX 79843 - Nearest town
- Presidio — about 26 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 29.8816, -104.5811
- Phone
- (512) 389-4800
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Texas State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- TPWD state parks map (embedded park data)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology