Camping, trails, maps & photo credits — Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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.
Camping & reservations
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Pine Springs Campground ↗
The Pine Springs Campground has 20 tent and 13 RV sites available. All campsites are reservable through recreation.gov. Individual campsite cost is $20 per night, per site. There are 2 group sites for groups of 10-20 people. Campground amenities include drinking water and toilets (NO hookups, dump stations or showers). Only cooking stoves are permitted; charcoal, wood fires, and propane firepits are prohibited.
Reservations: All campsites in the Pine Springs Campground are reservable through recreation.gov. Individual campsite cost is $20 per night, per site; $10 for Senior and Access passholders; there is no discount for Annual, Annual Military, Military Veteran, Annual 4th grade, Volunteer or Guadalupe Mountains National Park passholders. There are two group sites that can accommodate groups with 10-20 individuals, reservable up to six months in advance.
Reservations / current camping instructions ↗
RV / truck camping: There is one accessible RV site in the campground. All RV and trailer areas are paved, making it easy for wheelchair, walker and scooter users to get around with no problem. NPS lists an RV maximum of 50 feet. Trailer maximum: 50 feet. Confirm the exact site and current approach.
Approach: Paved Roads - All vehicles OK.
Fires: Wood or charcoal fires are prohibited year round. Any cooking must be done by contained gas stoves.
Site rules: - Camping is permitted in designated campsites only. - Camping is limited to 14 consecutive nights within a 30-day period and not more than 60 total nights per calendar year anywhere within the park. - At all park campgrounds, where tent pads are provided, all tents and/or camping shelters must be erected on the tent pads. - The use of hammocks, slacklines, tarps or similar devices tied to natural and/or manmade features is prohibited. - Only cooking stoves are permitted; charcoal, wood fires, and propane firepits are prohibited. - Quiet hours in all the park’s developed campgrounds are from…
Dog Canyon Campground ↗
Dog Canyon is a two-hour drive from the Pine Springs area. The Dog Canyon Campground sits at 6,300 feet in elevation and has 9 tent and 4 RV sites. There is one group site at Dog Canyon that can be reserved for a group of 10-20 individuals. Campground amenities include drinking water and flush toilets (there are NO hookups, dump stations or showers). Only cooking stoves are permitted; charcoal, wood fires, and propane firepits are not permitted.
Reservations: All campsites in the Dog Canyon Campground are reservable through recreation.gov. Individual campsite cost will be $20 per night, per site; $10.00 for Senior and Access passholders; there is no discount for Annual, Annual Military, Annual 4th grade, Volunteer or Guadalupe Mountains National Park passholders. There is one group site that can accommodate groups with 10-20 individuals, reservable up to six months in advance.
Reservations / current camping instructions ↗
Fires: Wood and charcoal fires are not allowed year round. All cooking must be done with contained fuel stoves.
Site rules: - Camping is permitted in designated campsites only. - Camping is limited to 14 consecutive nights within a 30-day period and not more than 60 total nights per calendar year anywhere within the park. - At all park campgrounds, where tent pads are provided, all tents and/or camping shelters must be erected on the tent pads. - The use of hammocks, slacklines, tarps or similar devices tied to natural and/or manmade features is prohibited. - Only cooking stoves are permitted; charcoal, wood fires, and propane firepits are prohibited. - Quiet hours in all the park’s developed campgrounds are from…
Frijole Horse Corral Campground ↗
The Frijole Horse Corral Group Campsite is the only facility for horse users on the east side of the park. The visitor horse corrals and campsites may be reserved up to two months in advance of the visit. This camping area is immediately adjacent Highway 62/180 on the Frijole Ranch access road. Due to proximity to both the highway and the access road, this site has little privacy and is subject to road noise. The Frijole Horse Corral has a capacity of 10 animals.
Reservations: The visitor horse corral and campsite at Frijole Horse Corral Campground can be reserved up to two months in advance of the visit.
Reservations / current camping instructions ↗
RV / truck camping: There is a gravel lot adjacent to the corrals that can accommodate horse trailers or RVs. No more than two trailers or RVs are allowed at this site. NPS lists an RV maximum of 40 feet. Trailer maximum: 40 feet. Confirm the exact site and current approach.
Approach: Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather.
Fires: No fires allowed. Camps stoves permissible for cooking.
Site rules: - Camping is permitted in designated campsites only. - Camping is limited to 14 consecutive nights within a 30-day period and not more than 60 total nights per calendar year anywhere within the park. - At all park campgrounds, where tent pads are provided, all tents and/or camping shelters must be erected on the tent pads. - The use of hammocks, slacklines, tarps or similar devices tied to natural and/or manmade features is prohibited. - Only cooking stoves are permitted; charcoal, wood fires, and propane firepits are prohibited. - Quiet hours in all the park’s developed campgrounds are from…
Truck-camping & permitted overnight use
NPS lists RV access at Pine Springs Campground. There is one accessible RV site in the campground. All RV and trailer areas are paved, making it easy for wheelchair, walker and scooter users to get around with no problem.
Backcountry camping and vehicle camping require park-specific authorization; National Park Service land is not generally open to unrestricted roadside camping. Confirm designated sites, permits and food-storage rules with this unit.
Activities, hiking & trails
Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Backcountry Hiking, Front-Country Hiking. Official activities and trail-planning information ↗
NPS-listed recreation: Auto and ATV, Auto Off-Roading, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use), Group Camping, RV Camping, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Backcountry Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horse Camping (see also camping), Horseback Riding, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Museum Exhibits.
Maps & road access
Use the official NPS directions and current alerts. Check vehicle restrictions and campground approach roads before traveling.
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. Official directions / site access ↗
Before you travel
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.
Source review: 2026-11-01. Conditions, fees, permits and availability can change. National Park Service official information ↗
Photograph sources & licensing
Banner: El Capitan
Blossoming claret cup cacti add a splash of color to the Chihuahuan desert.
Credit: NPS/Bieri. Original source ↗ · Public domain — NPS-created federal work ↗. Resized and cropped to match the profile display framing; original image source linked.
Second large photograph: Devil's Hall Fall Colors
Changing maple trees line the Devil's Hall trail during the fall months.
Credit: NPS/Flores. Original source ↗ · Public domain — NPS-created federal work ↗. Resized and cropped to match the profile display framing; original image source linked.
Photographs are real images of the named unit; no AI-generated photographs are used. Federal photo credit register.