Copper Prospect Mine Tours

Copper Prospect Mine Tours at Franklin Mountains State Park

Join us for a hike out to the copper prospecting mines.

Meet us by the West Cottonwood Springs trail head in the Tom Mays unit. Reservations required; to reserve your spot, call the office at (915) 444-9121. *Note* Due to the small size of this mine, only 15 participants are allowed per tour.  Bring: water, flashlights, snacks, hiking boots/shoes, and comfortable clothes. Optional: climbing/biking helmet or hardhat, binoculars, hiking stick, camera, and a map. Fee: $8.00 per adult 13 years of age and older, $3.00 for Texas State Park Pass holders, and $1.00 for children between the ages of 5 and 12. Tickets can be purchased at the Visitor Center as you enter the Tom Mays Unit. Directions:

• From Westside on I-10, take exit 6 & travel east towards the mountains for 3.8 miles. Park entrance will be on the left.
• From Eastside on Hwy 54, take exit 29 towards Transmountain Rd, travel west 7-7.5 miles over/through the mountains. Park entrance will be on the right.
• If using a GPS be sure to search for "Tom Mays Access Road," not "Franklin Mountains State Park."