Hueco Tanks Climbing

The best bouldering in the world, Hueco is amazing, but you gotta play the game to get in. Must call Texas State Parks (512)389-8911 to make reservations for North Mountain (be sure to write down your confirmation #s as they tend to lose them). The Hueco Rock Ranch (915-856-7181) no longer offers guiding services but does offer excellent lodging and camping options.Best time of year to visit is November through March. It gets windy through the end of March and beginning of April. After mid-April, it's hot as sin. The rock is amazing, bullet hard and sharp on the digits. Matt Wilder's Hueco Tanks guidebook from Wolverine Publishing is the best resource for routes. It is very extensive, has great directions and pictures. As of 2020, a new North Mountain guidebook has been published by Wolverine Publishing ( wolverinepublishing.com/sto…).

 This online guide will focus on North Mountain, since in the other areas you'll have a guide and other people who can point out the problems.

Since two thirds of the park is by guide access only, you can reach out to the local guide companies: Blue Lizard Climbing and Yoga ( bluelizardclimbingandyoga.com/), Sessions Climbing & Guiding ( sessionsclimbing.com/) and Wagon Wheel Coopt ( wagonwheelcoopt.com/)  to provide guided access into the park and the backcountry.