Guadalupe Mountains National Park

About Guadalupe Mountains

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 stories of lives shaped through conflict, cooperation and survival.

From the National Park Service.

Entrance fees

Park annual pass

This pass is valid for entrance into Guadalupe Mountains National Park for one year from the month of purchase. The pass admits up to four adults in a private vehicle and is non-transferable; visitors under 16 years of age are free. You can purchase this pass at the Pine Springs Visitor Center.

Reservations

NPS lists no entry reservation for this park as of October 26, 2026. Campgrounds and tours may still need booking.

Weather and seasons

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. From May through October, temperatures vary with highs between 80F-100F+ with lows in the 40F-60F range. November to April is generally milder with highs in between 50F-70F with lows in the 30F-50F range. Elevations above 8,000’ will be about 10F cooler than headquarters, with corresponding wind-chill.

Hours

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. Camping is permitted in designated campsites only.

Getting there

Guadalupe Mountains National Park is located on the north side of US Hwy 62/180. If you are traveling east from El Paso, TX, we are 110 miles East of the city. Follow US Hwy 62/180 North to the Pine Springs Visitor Center. If you are traveling from Van Horn, TX, you will travel north on US 54 and make a right-hand turn at the junction of US 62/180 to arrive at the park. If you are traveling west from Carlsbad, NM, you will travel on US Hwy 62/180 South and cross into Texas. Follow signs to the park.

Campgrounds

• Blue Ridge Wilderness CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
• Bush Mountain Wilderness CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
• Dog Canyon CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
• Frijole Horse Corral CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
• Guadalupe Peak Wilderness CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
• Marcus Wilderness CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
• McKittrick Ridge Wilderness CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
• Mescalero Wilderness CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
• Pine Springs CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
• Pine Top Wilderness CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
• Shumard Canyon Wilderness CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
• Tejas Wilderness CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
• Wilderness Ridge Wilderness CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov

Webcams

• El Capitan View
• Dog Canyon View
• Pine Springs Canyon View
• McKittrick Canyon View
• McKittrick Parking Lot

Visitor centers

• Pine Springs Visitor Center
• Dog Canyon Ranger Station
• McKittrick Canyon Contact Station

Alerts

• Information: Park Store To Go Cashless
• Caution: Devil's Hall is a Strenuous Hike

As of October 26, 2026. Current alerts on nps.gov

Sources

Guadalupe Mountains National Park fees on nps.gov. Prices, park information and photos from the NPS Data API, checked October 26, 2026. Photos credited to the National Park Service.