Prospect Mine Tour
Prospect Mine Tour
Join us for a hike-tour to the copper prospecting mine.
Reservation required by calling the park's office at 915 444 9121 or come by the visitor center between 8am and 4pm. Due to the small size of the mine, only 14 participants are allowed.
Meet at: West Cottonwood Spring Trailhead.
Bring: Water, snacks, hiking boots/shoes, comfortable clothes.
Fees: $8 per adult 13 years of age and older, $3 for Texas State Park Pass holders, and $1 for children between the ages of 5 and 12. Payment can be made a the visitor center as you enter Tom Mays.
West Cottonwood Spring Trailhead
$8 per adult 13 years of age and older, $3 for Texas State Park Pass holders, and $1 for children between the ages of 5 and 12. Payment can be made a the visitor center as you enter Tom Mays.
10:30 AM - 04:00 PM on Sun, 5 Jul 2026
Event Supported By
Franklin Mountains State Park
(915) 444-9100
West Cottonwood Spring Trailhead