What are the hours at Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park?

Mon: 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Tue: 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Wed: 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Thu: 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Fri: 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Sat: 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Sun: 8:00AM - 5:00PM (Palo Alto Battlefield)

Does Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park open right now?

Q: Is Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park is partially closed. Hike and Bike Closure

National Historical Park · TX

Partially closed

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park is partially closed.

Why this statusHike and Bike Closure

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Type: National Historical Park
State: TX
Nearest town: Brownsville

About Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park

On May 8, 1846, U.S. and Mexican troops clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto. The battle was the first in a two-year long war that changed the map of North America. Although the two countries have developed strong bonds and friendly ties since the war ended in 1848, these neighbors continue to contend with the legacy of the war.

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Visitor info

Address7200 Paredes Line Road, Brownsville, TX 78526

Phone(956) 541-2785

Websitewww.nps.gov/paal/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	8:00AM - 5:00PM
Tue	8:00AM - 5:00PM
Wed	8:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu	8:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri	8:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat	8:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun	8:00AM - 5:00PM

Palo Alto Battlefield

Getting thereThe park is located on Brownsville's north side, near the city of Los Fresnos. It is just north of the intersection of FM 1847 (Paredes Line Rd.) and FM 511/FM 550.

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Parks near here

Padre Island National Seashore 71 mi
Goose Island State Park 149 mi
Choke Canyon State Park 176 mi
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park 235 mi

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How we read this status

We derive Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Hike and Bike Closure Full method: how we check park status.