Monahans Sandhills State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Open daily; hours not posted
- Entrance fee
- $4 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- RecommendedCan reach capacity
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 25 campsites
- Official site
- tpwd.texas.gov(432) 943-2092
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
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
Overview
Monahans Sandhills State Park is a 3,843-acre park in Ward County, about 16 miles east of Monahans.
Popular activities here are horseback riding, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 25 campsites (RV sites with electric and water hookups, primitive or hike-in sites, and showers).
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) | ||
| Entrance gate | Daily | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Open daily.
Gate open: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
We often reach capacity, and recommend reservations for both camping and day use. To guarantee entry, reserve passes online or by calling the customer service center before you visit.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 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 |
|---|---|
| Adult | $4 |
| Child 12 Years and Under | Free |
Official wording
• Adult: $4 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
We often reach capacity, and recommend reservations for both camping and day use.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsites with Electricity Some sites share a shade shelter. | 25 | Water hookup; Electric hookupShowersPicnic tableFire ringWaist-high grill | $15 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee |
Camping details from the park
Reserve one of 25 campsites with water and electricity.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Horseback ridingHikingPicnickingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
- Wi-Fi
Camping
- RV dump station
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ 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
- 101 Park Road 41
Monahans, TX 79756 - Nearest town
- Monahans — about 16 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 31.6188, -102.8121
- Phone
- (432) 943-2092
- MonahansSandhillsSP@tpwd.texas.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Entrance gate: Daily 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
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)
- Photo: DesertMonahans.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Klaus Bertow
“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