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Guadalupe Mountains National Park

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Overview

Guadalupe Mountains National Park is home to one of the world's premier examples of a fossil reef from the Permian Era. The park is known for its extensive trail network in one of the nation's most pristine wilderness areas. Best known for its unique history, geology, and ecology, the park also boasts the four highest peaks in Texas and a diverse array of flora and fauna. Birding, history, and many other learning opportunities wait visitors in the mountains, canyons, deserts, and dunes of this hidden gem of West Texas.

To learn more about Guadalupe Mountains National Park, visit www.nps.gov.

Local Info

Please Note: There are no singletrack trails within Guadalupe Mountains National Park that are open to mountain bikes. Visitors may mountain bike on the Williams Ranch 4X4 road. This page serves as a general overview of the area. If you're visiting the park and looking for places to ride, check out Franklin Mountains State Park.

Visiting Tips

Guadalupe Mountains National Park is open year-round and offers a variety of outdoor activities including backpacking, camping, and hiking. While most trails and both of the park's campgrounds are available for use anytime, park facilities have posted hours, and several park locations are designated as day-use only. To find a list of the various park locations and their operating hours, click here.
Fees & Passes:
To learn more about park fees, click here.

Camping & Lodging

Guadalupe Mountains operates two front country campgrounds. More information on campgrounds can be found here. Individual campsites are all at a first come, first served basis. Group campsites are available by reservation for groups of 10-20 people up to 60 days in advance by calling the Pine Springs Visitor Center at 915-828-3251.

  • Pine Springs Campground: 20 tent sites, 20 RV sites (accommodates up to 50 feet), and 1 stock corral site.
  • Dog Canyon Campground: 9 tent sites, 4 RV sites, 1 stock corral site.

Additionally, the park offers ten backcountry campgrounds for backpackers. More information about each of these sites can be found here.

There is no lodging in the park. The closest lodging options are Dell City, TX or Whites City, NM.

Food & Drink

There are no restaurants or stores located within Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Water is available at trailheads and visitor centers. Visitors can enjoy the park's picnic areas at Frijole Ranch, Headquarters Visitor Center parking lot, near the restrooms in the Pine Springs Campground, at the McKittrick Canyon contact station, and at Dog Canyon. Note that open fires using wood or charcoal are prohibited anywhere within the park. You may cook with self-contained gas or propane stoves only. There are grills available at the 3 state rest areas located just outside the park.

Other Activities

The park is a wonderful place to look at fossils and learn about Permian Age geology, enjoy bird watching and wildlife observation, delve into nature photography, or enjoy unlimited opportunities for stargazing under pristine night skies. Whether spending the night at one of the park's campgrounds or expanding your tour of the park on horseback, the stunning natural backdrop of Gudalupe Mountains will not disappoint. Consider including a visit to one or more of the locations listed on here.

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