Mission Dolores was a Spanish mission built in 1721 in what is now San Augustine County, just 20 miles west of the Texas-Louisiana border. Today, there are no historic above-ground remains of the mission. The mission site has been confirmed by archeological investigations and historical records. Mission Dolores is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated State Antiquities Landmark. El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail also passes through the property. Visitors can explore the site’s history at the museum where interpretive displays tell the story of Mission Dolores. The property also has a campground, picnic area, frisbee golf course, and group pavilions.
Location
701 South Broadway St.
San Augustine, TX 75972
Main phone: 936-275-3815
After-hours phone: 936-201-5944
Contact us
See map
Hours
Tuesday to Saturday
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tickets
Adult $5
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $3
Child (6-17) $2
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $8, each additional child $1
Programs
Public Tours
Special Events
School Programs
See the site
Plan Your Visit
Mission Dolores State Historic Site has much to offer visitors.
Campgrounds
Mission Dolores offers overnight camping at 32 campsites.
Mission Dolores History
Visitors are invited to explore the site’s rich history at the museum, which tells the history of the Spanish in East Texas.
Support the Friends of Mission Dolores
Friends of Mission Dolores is a "Fiscally Sponsored Project" of the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission (a 501(C)(3) nonprofit charitable organization). Your gift will directly support this organization.
Events at Mission Dolores
Trail of Lights Extravaganza
Saturday 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.Mission Dolores State Historic Site will be hosting a free, family-friendly evening of Holiday fun! This special annual event will see the site trail lit up with beautiful Holiday lights, Santa Claus coming to visit for the kids, hot cocoa, and much more!
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Make a gift to the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting the historic sites of the THC.
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