San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Ohanapecosh Campground - Site E018

Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas.

After 10,000 years, the people of South Texas were faced with drought, European diseases, and colonization. In the early 1700s, many Native people of South Texas foreswore their traditional life to become Spanish, accepting a new religion and agrarian lifestyle in hopes of survival.

Rose Window at Mission San Jose

The Rose Window is a famous feature of Mission San Jose.

Mission San Jose sunset

Explore 18th century mission sites like Mission San Jose.

Mission Concepcion Convento & Church

Mission Concepcion is the nation's oldest unrestored stone church.

Mission Concepciуn, World Heritage Site

Mission Concepciуn has colorful frescos inside that date to the 1750s.

Mission San Josй, World Heritage Site

Mission San Josй shows many aspects of a Spanish colonial mission.

Mission San Juan, World Heritage Site

Mission San Juan has a farm watered with an historic irrigation system.

Mission Espada, World Heritage Site

A part of Mission Espada's ranch is located 30 miles south-east, outside of Floresville, TX.

The Rose Window, Mission San Josй

Legend has Pedro Huizar constructing this window for his beloved Rosa, who died at sea on her way from Spain to join him in new Spain.

Tours of Mission San Josй

Catch a tour at Mission San Josй at 10:00, 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 daily.

Ohanapecosh Campground - Site E018 Tent Space

Ohanapecosh Campground - Site E018 Parking Area

Ohanapecosh Campground - Site E018

Campers are provided with a picnic table, food storage box, and a fire pit.

RecAreaDirections

Park Headquarter's is located 4 miles south of downtown San Antonio. The four mission sites lay as a chain south of downtown. Mission Concepción is 3 miles, Mission San José and the park visitor center is 6 miles south, Mission San Juan is 3 miles south of San José, and Mission Espada lays another mile beyond. Written directions and GPS addresses can be found at the link below.

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Facilities

Visitor Center at Mission San José Facility

Park Store in the Visitor Center is open 9 am to 5pm, 7 days/week. Visitor Center is often closed for the lunch hour. Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. Park Store operated by Western National Parks Association. Just outside of the Visitor Center, you will find a plaque recognizing the park's World Heritage designation. La tienda en el Centro de Visitantes está abierta de 9 am a 5 pm todos los días. El Centro de Visitantes está cerrado durante la hora del almuerzo.

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