Meyers Spring, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located on the northwestern edge of the Lower Pecos Canyonlands region.
The pictograph site and spring have been a center for human activity for thousands of years from prehistoric to modern times, first by Indigenous people and later by western settlers. The rock art panel spans over 300 feet and consists of Pecos River style pictographs, historic post-contact Indigenous pictographs, historic non-native graffiti and modern graffiti.
Camp Meyers, a historic military outpost, is closely tied to the history of westward expansion and Indian removal and is well known for its association with the Black Seminole Indian Scouts.
The Witte Museum thanks the landowners for their stewardship of this unique cultural resource and for graciously providing access.
More about the White Shaman Preserve and Rock Art Tours.
Pricing:
- Members: $70
- Non-members: $80
Difficulty: Easy walk on trails of loose rock and uneven terrain.
Tour Distance: ¾ mile with 2 stops.
Duration: Approximately 6 hours
Health + Safety: Participants must be aware of the remote and extreme environmental conditions and terrain into which the tour travels. At any time of the year, desert heat can be extreme. Desert hikes require stamina, balance, a tolerance for heat and a higher level of physical conditioning. You will be in a remote location where response to serious injuries and medical emergencies will be difficult and lengthy.
Vehicle Requirement: High clearance vehicle required, you will be traveling an 11-mile dirt ranch road.
Location: Private Ranch 10 miles northeast of Dryden in Terrell County, Texas
Access to the site is restricted, reservations are required. Reservations are required and spaces are limited. Participants must be ages 12 & up. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
