Mission Dolores State Historic Site

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

We have stayed in the rv park a few times. We always come back here when we are in the area. It s always clean and quiet! Great price and the campers aren t right ontop of each other. Very welcoming and everyone is always nice

Date: 3 months ago

Review №3

Rating: 3

Neat place. Lots of walking trails

Date: 3 months ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Aaron is makes history fascinating!!! And understandable!!!! We will return!!!!! Thank you Aaron!!!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Nice museum and walking trails.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

A unique historic site with a great story and super friendly and helpful staff! The exhibits are well thought out and offer something for the entire family. Mission Dolores is well worth a visit if you havent been and worth another one if its been a minute since your last visit!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №7

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Awesome place to go.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №9

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

This was the closest to mother nature I could get without being on private property. Pretty chill walk.l, really relaxing.

Date: a year ago

Review №12

Rating: 4

Mission Delores, located in East Texas, was part of the Spanish Mission system. The mission is no longer there but they have artifacts from the mission in the museum. If you enjoy learning the history of Spanish Texas, add this sight to your list.

Date: a year ago

Review №13

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №14

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Nice secluded place.

Date: a year ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

My husband and i were looking for a quiet weekend away and during our weekend we stumbled upon this museum. The space is very nicely decorated and looks newly renovated. After combing through the museum we took the walking trail and had a great time!

Date: a year ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Interesting stop to learn about Native American History. The building has a small gift shop, a short but very informative video and multiple displays full of artifacts and information. Outside has a bridge and walking trail with a historical marker. Closed on Sunday & Mondays. $4 / adult. Plenty of parking and no wait. We were the only family there.

Date: a year ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Awesome staff! Very clean place, well taken care of.

Date: a year ago

Review №21

Rating: 4

Interesting site.... Recommend a visit....

Date: a year ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Absolutely fabulous place! I came as an invited guest to share Native American stories. I will be back as a customer!!!! The staff is so kind!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Lots of history here and a nice rv park on site so you dont have to be in a rush, stay a day or two.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №24

Rating: 4

Lovely walking trails, informative museum, nice RV Park. Original mission is long gone. Plans to reconstruct are ongoing, but not started.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Beautiful grounds, grape vines, walking trail and peaceful setting! Noone was there today(Sat Sept 3), so we just walked around outside. Great grounds keeping!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

The Google maps pin showed the RV park (I am trying to get it fixed, hopefully). The visitor center should be the first one you see on the right after you turn to S Broadway St from Hwy 21. The pretty neat museum is there and you can get a trail map as a guide for the walking trail. Theres a swale (old cart track), but it was covered by bushes so I didnt take any photos. You can follow the spray painted arrows once you cross the road following the trail map.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

This place is perfect clean

Date: 2 years ago

Review №29

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №30

Rating: 4

The grounds are nice and well marked. The museum is closed on Monday

Date: 2 years ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Mission Dolores is a beautiful historic site! While visiting, try out their free disc golf course. My children and grandchildren love it!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Beautiful place! Grounds kept up well. Clean. Frisby golf is fun to play

Date: 2 years ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

I visited Mission Nuestra Senora De Los Dolores De Los Ais in San Augustine. My ancestors visited this mission and likely married into the local Indian Tribes. The ecclesiastical records of Mission Delores have been lost to time. But we know the Ais Indians were free spirited and resisted conversion to Christianity. Thus the purpose of the mission, to bring Christianity to the Indians was a failure in the eyes of the Spanish Crown. One interesting archaeological find is that 80% of the European pottery found at the site is French, indicating illicit trade with the French at Fort St. Jean Baptiste in Natchitoches. This fits with the long history of illegal smuggling of goods, cattle, and even slaves across the Texas-Louisiana Border along the El Camino Real. 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. The site tells an important history about the Native American experience with Texas earliest European settlers. 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.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №36

Rating: 4

Small, but neat to read about the history of the area. Awesome staff, and I would definitely recommend stopping by! Nothing remains of the Mission, just the site.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

RV park review We had a wonderful time here the park was well maintained and you can clearly see the effort to keep the park running. We were a little concerned with the housing authority next door just not know what to expect, but it was pretty quiet and no issues. There was distant car noises but a lot quieter than some RV parks weve stayed at and I had some wonderful good nights sleep. The hookups all worked as it should and we enjoyed the picnic table and grill. Making the reservation was a little difficult as I called and no answer. I did send an email and got a response right away. I want to leave instructions for those coming here and youre from out of town and not familiar with the park. When we arrived our GPS took us to the park office/museum. We quickly found ourselves in a bit of a mess as we are a 33ft 5th wheel but glad that we were able to get ourselves out. The RV park is across the street from the museum theres the housing authority entrance which is houses or townhouse and right next to that is the park entrance. We were able to get help at the office and check in. After a long drive and wanting to arrive we were a little frustrated with the process and not knowing where to go. I know Mission Delores just went through a renovation and maybe they can implement a better reservation system online and provide some better directions to those arriving. Also put a sign for no RVs to enter the museum. Once you figure it all out its very easy. We truly enjoyed our stay the park is well maintained and we enjoyed walking around and learning. We stayed 4 days but wished we had the time for more. Our pup loved it here she spent all her time wanting to be outside and when she was inside she spent her time looking at the window. Thank you

Date: 2 years ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Quite & Clean

Date: 2 years ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

This is a beautiful place. I usually sit here and listen to the birds while I eat my lunch! The staff is amazing! I recommend this to be placed on your bucket list.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Quite place

Date: 3 years ago

Review №41

Rating: 3

Walked the trail, museum was closed for the day

Date: 3 years ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

New building, still being completed by State of Texas. Many artifacts from archeological digs

Date: 3 years ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Gggggrrrrreeeaaaaattttttt

Date: 4 years ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Love history and loved the This place.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №45

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №47

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №48

Rating: 3

Nice little park just needs wifi and 50amp

Date: 5 years ago

Review №49

Rating: 4

Very impressed with the development of this very historic site. Delighted to see expansion plans for next 3 years!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Full hookups (30 and 50 amp) with paved sites at reasonable rates. Showers and restrooms are also available. The camp hosts are doing a great job of improving the grounds. The office staff at the museum are super friendly and helpful. We are loving staying at this beautiful, peaceful place. I would gladly recommend it. Dont miss the turn off for the RV Park though....the entrance is across the street from the museum.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

This is such a serene place to park your RV or camper. Beautiful trees, spacious lots, full hook ups and very friendly, helpful camp hosts and staff.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №52

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №54

Rating: 4

Very pleasant spot to have the Trailer set up where you can explore Mission Dolores and also San Augustine. 30 amp service water, sewer, and most of the campsites are very well paved and pretty level.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Nice place to visit for a hour or so. Always good to learn a little more about Texas history.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №57

Rating: 4

Mission Dolores is a nice place to visit with your local or visiting theyve done a lot of improvements must go back later thank you

Date: 6 years ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №59

Rating: 4

Very informative, nice people, some of Texas history.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Artifact

Date: 6 years ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Exilent host, hands on allowed for some interesting old tools and kitchen tools, great variety of houses, shops and buildings.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №62

Rating: 2

Poor mission if we compare with the missions in San Antonio

Date: 6 years ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Quiet and well run

Date: 6 years ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Great place

Date: 6 years ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Date: 7 years ago

Review №68

Rating: 4

Date: 7 years ago

Review №69

Rating: 4

WOW. What a great find along our path. I learned so much about the area and missions during the 1700 s. I understand there are many changes and expansion coming their way. Hope we can stop back and see the changes to come. Tasha was great and her pride in the Site was evident. She made us feel welcome and was just the right degree of helpfulness. Perfect!

Date: 7 years ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

The staff is very friendly and knowledgable, they were able to answer all of my questions and I was able to learn something new about Texas history.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Date: 7 years ago

Review №72

Rating: 1

A waste of tax payer funds, while of historical significance no one visits the visitors center while full time personnel are being wasted.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Date: 8 years ago