National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a National Park in Texas. The NPS currently lists 2 active alerts, 13 campgrounds and 3 visitor centers; entrance fees start at $10.
Texas National Park America the Beautiful pass accepted
Updated · NPS Data API
“Come experience mountains and canyons, desert and dunes, night skies and spectacular vistas within a place unlike any other. Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects the world's most extensive Permian fossil reef, the four highest peaks in Texas, an environmentally diverse collection of flora and fauna, and the…”
Active alerts
2
Closures
0
Campgrounds
13
Visitor centers
3
2 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 1 caution and 1 information.
Caution
The hike to Devil's Hall is rated as strenuous. The portion of the route in the wash requires rock scrambling and is dangerous when wet or if water is present. The wash surface is loose gravel and rocks and may be unstable.
Posted or updated Dec 2, 2022 ·Details on nps.gov
Information
Starting August 14th, 2025 the park store will go cashless. All major credit cards, debit cards and mobile electronic payments will be accepted.
Posted or updated Aug 13, 2025 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
Entrance fees may be paid with a credit card at the Pine Springs Visitor Center (open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) or with a credit card at the self-pay stations located at any trailhead.
| Fee | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Per Person | $10 | An entrance fee of $10 per person (16 years of age and older) is required; entrance fees/passes permit 1-7 consecutive days of use in this national park. Buy online |
| Entrance - Education/Academic Groups | Free | Entrance fee waivers are available to groups when the purpose of their visit is educational rather than recreational. |
| Pass | Cost | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Entrance - Park | $35 | At the park |
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here. Fee details on nps.gov
Camping is authorized for overnight horse users only at the visitor horse corrals, with a permit. The visitor horse corrals and campsites at Frijole Horse Corral Campground and Dog Canyon Campground can be reserved in advance of the visit.
2-7 Days Winter, Spring, Fall Reservation required Fee applies
Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
This short trail connects the visitor center to the campground and the trailhead area at Pine Springs.
10-20 Minutes Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed
Opportunities for pets are limited. Leashed pets may walk on the short Pine Springs Campground connector trail or along the Pinery Trail from the visitor center to the Butterfield Stage Station.
1-1 Hours Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed
See all 48 things to do in Guadalupe Mountains →
Activities the NPS lists for Guadalupe Mountains.
Auto and ATVAuto Off-RoadingCampingBackcountry CampingCar or Front Country CampingHorse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)Group CampingRV CampingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingHorse TrekkingHorse Camping (see also camping)Horseback RidingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingMuseum Exhibits
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The Pine Springs area, including the campground, visitor center, trailhead, and associated parking areas are open and accessible all of the time during normal operations.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | All Day |
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Wednesday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
Weather: The Guadalupe Mountains are known for high winds year-round; gusts can reach 60MPH or higher. In winter the mountains experiences occasional, light snowfalls which seldom last more than a day.
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog Canyon Ranger Station | Daily: Closed | 5759812418 | Yes |
| McKittrick Canyon Contact Station | Daily: Closed | — | Yes |
| Pine Springs Visitor Center | Daily: 8:00AM - 4:00PM | 9158283251 | Yes |
| Campground | Total sites | Reservable | First-come | RVs | Fee | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Wilderness Campground | 5 | 5 | 0 | No | $6 | Recreation.gov |
| Bush Mountain Wilderness Campground | 5 | 5 | 0 | No | $6 | Recreation.gov |
| Dog Canyon Campground | 15 | 15 | 0 | No | $20 | Recreation.gov |
| Frijole Horse Corral Campground | 1 | 1 | 0 | Yes, up to 40 ft | $20 | Recreation.gov |
| Guadalupe Peak Wilderness Campground | 5 | 5 | 0 | No | $6 | Recreation.gov |
| Marcus Wilderness Campground | 5 | 5 | 0 | No | $6 | Recreation.gov |
| McKittrick Ridge Wilderness Campground | 8 | 8 | 0 | No | $6 | Recreation.gov |
| Mescalero Wilderness Campground | 8 | 8 | 0 | No | $6 | Recreation.gov |
| Pine Springs Campground | 35 | 35 | 0 | Yes, up to 50 ft | $20 | Recreation.gov |
| Pine Top Wilderness Campground | 8 | 8 | 0 | No | $6 | Recreation.gov |
| Shumard Canyon Wilderness Campground | 5 | 5 | 0 | No | $6 | Recreation.gov |
| Tejas Wilderness Campground | 5 | 5 | 0 | No | $6 | Recreation.gov |
| Wilderness Ridge Wilderness Campground | 5 | 5 | 0 | No | $6 | Recreation.gov |
Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.
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