Friends of El Camino Real Historic Trail

The Historical Trail Site is temporarily closed until further notice.

Plan Your Visit

El Camino Real Historic Trail Site

Historic Trail Site

Day Time
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 8:30 AM to 5 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM to 5 PM
Friday 8:30 AM to 5 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM to 5 PM
Sunday 8:30 AM to 5 PM

Museum Store

Day Time
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11 AM to 4 PM
Thursday 11 AM to 4 PM
Friday 11 AM to 4 PM
Saturday 11 AM to 4 PM
Sunday 11 AM to 4 PM

Regular Admission Fees

Person Price
Adult $5
Child (Under 18) Free
U.S. Military Veteran Free

Special Admission Fees

Type Price
NM seniors on Wednesdays Free
NM residents on Sundays Free
School Groups Free

Address

El Camino Real Historic Trail Site
300 East County Road #1598
San Antonio, NM 87832

Location

El Camino Real Historic Trail Site is about 30 miles south of Socorro on I-25, or halfway between Socorro and Truth or Consequences on the highway.

The Historic Trail Site is just a 5 minute drive east of I-25 at Exit 115 for easy on and off while traveling. The road to the Historic Trail Site and the Parking Lot is suitable for RVs and tour busses.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prior to June 2013, El Camino Real Historic Trail Site was called El Camino Real International Heritage Center. Please follow the signs on I-25 to Camino Real International Heritage Center until road signs are changed.

Find

From the North

from Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Socorro, etc.
  • Drive south on Interstate 25.
  • About 30 miles south of Socorro, turn off at Exit 115.

From the South

from El Paso, Truth or Consequences, etc.
  • Drive north on Interstate 25.
  • About 35 miles north of Truth or Consequences, turn off at Exit 115.
  • From Exit 115, cross to the east side of I-25 to the junction with NM Highway 1. Follow the signs.
  • Drive 1.5 miles south.
  • At the rest area, turn left (east) at the sign, continue past the monument sculpture 3 miles.
  • The Historic Trail Site is about 5 miles from exit 115.
Lost? Call us at 575-854-3600

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