Fort Leaton State Historic Site
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Open daily; hours not posted
- Entrance fee
- $5 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- RecommendedCan reach capacity
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- tpwd.texas.gov(432) 229-3613
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Alert Screwworm AlertJune 13, 2026 - New world screwworm has been found in parts of Texas. Check your pets and livestock often. If you see unusual wounds or maggots, do… (more)
June 13, 2026 - New world screwworm has been found in parts of Texas. Check your pets and livestock often. If you see unusual wounds or maggots, do not move the animal. Call the Texas Animal Health Commission at (800) 550‑8242 or contact a private veterinarian. For wildlife with suspicious wounds or maggots, notify park staff or call (512) 389‑4505.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Park ClosuresThe interior of the park will be closed on the following dates: • 5 p.m. on Oct. 4 to 2 p.m. Oct. 8 • 5 p.m. on Oct. 11 to 2 p.m. Oct. 15 • 5 p.m.… (more)
The interior of the park will be closed on the following dates: • 5 p.m. on Oct. 4 to 2 p.m. Oct. 8 • 5 p.m. on Oct. 11 to 2 p.m. Oct. 15 • 5 p.m. on Nov. 21 to 2 p.m. Nov. 25 • 5 p.m. on Dec. 6 to 2 p.m. Dec. 10 • 5 p.m. on Dec. 13 to 2 p.m. Dec. 17 Only permitted hunters will be allowed into the interior of the park on these dates. Contact the park for more information. Sauceda Ranger Station Sauceda Ranger Station hours vary and limited services are available. Shower and restrooms are available 24/7. • Check in for camping and day passes at Fort Leaton or Barton Warnock. • Call either of these sites or email us with questions. • Souvenirs and concessions are only available at Fort Leaton or Barton Warnock. Check back for updates.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 24 acres, Fort Leaton State Historic Site lies in Presidio County, about 3 miles southeast of Presidio.
Popular activities here are historic sites, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Open daily (hours not posted) | ||
| Park — Fort Leaton State Historic Site | Daily | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
| Visitor center | Daily | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
| Other | Open 24 hours | ||
Official wording
Open daily. We often reach capacity; reservations are highly recommended for camping. To guarantee entrance reserve and pay for day use and camping passes online or by calling the customer service center before you visit.
Fort Leaton State Historic Site: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily
Barton Warnock Visitor Center: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily
Sauceda Ranger Station: Bathroom & shower facility open 24/7 Office is closed Note: The Sauceda Ranger Station is 27 miles of rugged, dirt road from FM 170. This is the only way in or out of the interior of the park. Motor homes and trailers are not recommended.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
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
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 13 years and older | $5 · day |
| Child 12 Years and Under | Free |
Official wording
• 13 years and older: $5 Daily • Child 12 Years and Under : Free
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
- Recommended
- Camping
- Recommended
- Booking system
- Texas State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica)
- Phone
- (512) 389-8900
To guarantee entrance reserve and pay for day use and camping passes online or by calling the customer service center before you visit.
We often reach capacity; reservations are highly recommended for camping.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
The fort is a day-use site. However, Big Bend Ranch has a bunkhouse and drive-in or hike-in campsites in the park’s interior and along the river. Campsites are primitive with no water, electricity or bathrooms. You will need four-wheel drive vehicles to access some sites. Read site descriptions carefully so you will be prepared.
- Make Interior District reservations.
- Make River District reservations.
- Call (512) 389-8900.
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursHikingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Wi-Fi
- Drinking water: not available (stated by the park)
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 16952 FM 170 East
Presidio, TX 79845 - Nearest town
- Presidio — about 3 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 29.5425, -104.3264
- Phone
- (432) 229-3613
- BigBendRanchSP@tpwd.texas.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Texas State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 2026
- TPWD state parks map (embedded park data)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Historic American Buildings Survey, Marvin Eickenroht, Photographer May 24, 1936 WEST ELEVATION (SIDE). - Fort Leaton, Southeast of Presidio between Farm Road 170 and Rio HABS TEX,189-PRES.V,1-2.tif — Public domain (US federal government work)
“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