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Palo Alto Visitor Center

The visitor center features an exhibit area features interactive exhibits, artifacts, and Mexican War era military uniforms. The center also offers a 15-minute video—"War on the Rio Grande.” The video gives an overview of the war and is available in English and Spanish. The visitor center includes a small book store with over 100 book titles and specialty items. Don’t forget to get your national parks passport book stamped!

  • Managed by: National Park Service
  • Coordinates: 26.016775, -97.479093

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • International Museum of Art and Science

Frequently asked questions

Is Palo Alto Visitor Center reservable?

Palo Alto Visitor Center is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Palo Alto Visitor Center?

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How do I book a campsite at Palo Alto Visitor Center?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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