Monahans Sandhills State Park landscape

Enjoy Incredible Desert Landscapes At This Underrated Texas Park

By Leslie Veliz

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Monahans Sandhills State Park in Texas is filled with gorgeous sand dunes, but despite its incredible beauty, the park only has about 45,000 visitors a year.
Reviewers on Tripadvisor agree that Monahans Sandhills State Park is a must-see. Visitors can roam the dunes at their leisure or slide down them with a sand disk.
You can traverse the park's terrain on horseback, as an 800-acre area is reserved for equestrian use. You'll also find several picnic spots scattered throughout the area.
Monahans Sandhills State Park opens daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Dunagan Visitor Center opens from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m and offers restrooms, a museum, and a gift shop.
Monahans Sandhills State Park charges a $4 admission fee, and pets are welcome but must be leashed. The park has 25 camping sites with electricity that cost $15 per night.