Rock Art Rendezvous

Wonder awaits you at the Witte Museum’s annual Rock Art Rendezvous.

Join us at the White Shaman Preserve for a weekend of exploration, imagination and togetherness at the annual Rock Art Rendezvous. Every year the Witte hosts this transformational gathering which features rare access to irreplaceable rock art sites in the Lower Pecos Canyonlands. Camp out under the big skies of Texas, marvel at ancient rock art sites and watch the sun set over a Northern Coahuila desert landscape. Enjoy humanity’s shared history together at the annual Rock Art Rendezvous.

Members: $160

Non-members: $200

Tickets include:

Primitive camping spot at the White Shaman Preserve – tent or trailer (26′ max)
Guided tours of extraordinary rock art sites including Meyers Spring, Painted Shelter, White Shaman, Tinaja Canyon, Centipede Cave and more
Saturday evening BBQ dinner, raffle and live music
Curator Conversations with Dr. Harry Shafer, retired Curator of Archaeology and Dr. Thomas Adams, Chief Curator and VP of Research
Cowboy coffee and hot oatmeal breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings

Location & Arrival: The Witte Museum’s White Shaman Preserve, 2 miles west of Seminole Canyon State Park approximately 45 minutes west of Del Rio. Gates open at 11am on Friday, February 27, 2026. All visitors are to depart no later than 4pm on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Accommodations:

The White Shaman Preserve does not have electricity, Wi-Fi, restrooms or potable water. Cell service is intermittent. Portable toilets and water for handwashing will be available. All participants have access to the restroom and shower facilities at Seminole Canyon State Park 2 miles from the Preserve. Camping sites at Seminole Canyon State Park are not included. A small grill for cooking will be available near the fire ring, charcoal and wood will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own gas stoves, no charcoal grills please. Generators and ground fires are not permitted.

The White Shaman Preserve is reserved for Rock Art Rendezvous participants; however, participants are not required to camp on the property. Other locations to stay include Seminole Canyon State Park, Comstock Motel and Comstock RV Park & Camping Cabins. There are numerous hotels in Del Rio approximately 45 minutes away from the White Shaman Preserve. Please plan accordingly, especially when attending off site tours.

Guided Tours: Sign up for all tours for the entire weekend will occur at check in on Friday. Tour space is limited and is on a first come, first served basis. Spots on tours are not guaranteed. You must sign up in person.

Health & Safety: Participants must be aware of the remote and difficult environmental conditions and terrain into which our tours travel. This involves hiking considerable distances, scrambling over rocks and boulders, knee to chest climbs, steep ascents and steep descents, walking in or over loose rock and through thorny dense brush. At any time of the year desert heat and cold can be extreme. In most cases medical help and trauma care are several hours away. The Rock Art Rendezvous is for participants 12 years of age and older. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. For your safety and the protection of archaeological sites, stay on designated trails at all times. Hiking in canyons or off designated trails is prohibited.

Pet Policy: The White Shaman Preserve is a natural wildlife area with sensitive wildlife and plant ecosystems. For their safety, pets are not permitted.

Respect for Archeological Sites & Rock Art: You will be visiting archeological sites while at the White Shaman Preserve and on all guided tours. Be proud conservation stewards. Removal of any artifact, fossil, rock, cultural or paleontological remains is strictly prohibited. Rock piles, cairns and features should not be created or altered when setting up camp. Help protect these sacred sites by not sharing any locational information including GPS or geotagged information associated with photos on your phone.

Release of Liability: All Rock Art Rendezvous participants must complete and sign the Liability Release Form before participating. Please read carefully. You will be asked to sign this form when you arrive to check in.

Reservations & Cancellations: All reservations for the Rock Art Rendezvous must be paid for in advance. Cancellations must be made a minimum of 14 days prior to the Rendezvous to receive a full refund. Cancellations made after the 14 day minimum are non-refundable. Guided tours may be cancelled due to weather conditions, extreme heat/cold/wind, road conditions, river levels, etc. For the safety of the group and the discretion of the guide, tours may be cancelled at any stage during the event for any reason. The Rendezvous goes on rain or shine, hot or cold.