{"id":"nps-gumo","slug":"guadalupe-mountains-national-park","name":"Guadalupe Mountains National Park","designation":"National Park","category":"national-park","categoryLabel":"National Park","agency":{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov"},"managedBy":[{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov","unitCode":"GUMO","designation":"National Park","sourceId":"nps-gumo"}],"states":["TX"],"stateNames":["Texas"],"location":{"lat":31.92304462,"lon":-104.885527},"bbox":[-105.0254,31.8132,-104.7112,32.0004],"acres":{"value":87526,"kind":"gis-estimate","source":"Computed from the simplified boundary","note":"Approximate. The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"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.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/gumo/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=32.0004&b_tl_lng=-105.0254&b_br_lat=31.8132&b_br_lng=-104.7112","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Guadalupe%20Mountains%20National%20Park","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/gumo/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C825533-1DD8-B71B-0B6FDF436F604A3C.jpg","title":"El Capitan","alt":"El Capitan with blooming claret cup cacti","caption":"Blossoming claret cup cacti add a splash of color to the Chihuahuan desert.","credit":"NPS/Bieri","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C825A11-1DD8-B71B-0BAAA0BDF174AA2F.jpg","title":"Flooded Salt Flats","alt":"the slat flats become flooded during monsoon months after large rain events.","caption":"After the monsoon storms, the salt flats will often become flooded creating a seasonal lake.","credit":"NPS/Yates","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C8256DA-1DD8-B71B-0B7E4BE83A8B56F9.jpg","title":"Devil's Hall Fall Colors","alt":"Fall colors in Devil's Hall","caption":"Changing maple trees line the Devil's Hall trail during the fall months.","credit":"NPS/Flores","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C82588D-1DD8-B71B-0B233383D71368EB.jpg","title":"Pratt Cabin","alt":"Pratt Cabin in McKittrick Canyon","caption":"Pratt Cabin is nestled in McKittrick Canyon with abundant trees and","credit":"NPS/Buehler","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C82A652-1DD8-B71B-0B7E219169341CAD.jpg","title":"The Bowl wildflowers","alt":"wildflowers blossom along The Bowl trail","caption":"During the spring months, wildflowers are a common sight along The Bowl trail.","credit":"NPS Photo/Bieri","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/AC3F41C8-CB05-1F59-18AFF80496BA94D1.jpg","title":"Entrance Sign","alt":"A metal and stone entrance sign stands in front of a building and desert mountains","caption":"Entrance sign at Pine Springs","credit":"NPS/K/ Poteet","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["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"],"topics":["Archeology","Ruins","Colonization and Settlement","Farming and Agriculture","Ranches","Military","US Army","Native American Heritage","Transportation","Roads, Routes and Highways","Animals","Birds","Canyons and Canyonlands","Dunes","Fire","Fossils and Paleontology","Geology","Mountains","Rock Landscapes and Features","Trails"],"fees":[{"title":"Entrance - Per Person","cost":"10.00","description":"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. Holders of the Annual, Senior, Military, 4th grade and Access Pass can bring in 3 adults free of charge under their pass. Any pass must be displayed in a vehicle while in the national park."},{"title":"Entrance - Education/Academic Groups","cost":"0.00","description":"Entrance fee waivers are available to groups when the purpose of their visit is educational rather than recreational. Completed applications along with required documentation must be submitted via email. \nFee waiver requests must be submitted at least six weeks before a scheduled visit to allow for consideration."}],"passes":[{"title":"Annual Entrance - Park","cost":"35.00","description":"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."}],"hours":[{"name":"Pine Springs","description":"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.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"All Day","monday":"All Day","thursday":"All Day","sunday":"All Day","tuesday":"All Day","friday":"All Day","saturday":"All Day"},"exceptions":[]},{"name":"Salt Basin Dunes","description":"Located on the remote west side of the park, these striking dunes cover nearly 2,000 acres. The Salt Basin Dunes are designated day use only and are accessible for visitation beginning at sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Camping is specifically prohibited.\n\nThe surface of the access road is clay. During rainy weather, the road becomes dangerously slippery; it is unsafe to travel when wet. The speed limit is 25 miles per hour. Watch for livestock on the roadway.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"Sunrise to Sunset","monday":"Sunrise to Sunset","thursday":"Sunrise to Sunset","sunday":"Sunrise to Sunset","tuesday":"Sunrise to Sunset","friday":"Sunrise to Sunset","saturday":"Sunrise to Sunset"},"exceptions":[]},{"name":"McKittrick Canyon","description":"McKittrick Canyon is designated as day-use only, with visiting hours from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) daily. Please exit McKittrick Canyon before the posted closing time. The entrance gate on U.S.Highway 62/180 is locked each evening.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM","monday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM","thursday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM","sunday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM","tuesday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM","friday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM","saturday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM"},"exceptions":[]},{"name":"Frijole Ranch","description":"The Frijole Ranch Road provides access to the Frijole Horse Campsites, the Frijole Ranch History Museum, and the associated trailhead. A picnic area is located at the end of the road. Camping is permitted in designated campsites only.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"Sunrise to Sunset","monday":"Sunrise to Sunset","thursday":"Sunrise to Sunset","sunday":"Sunrise to Sunset","tuesday":"Sunrise to Sunset","friday":"Sunrise to Sunset","saturday":"Sunrise to Sunset"},"exceptions":[]},{"name":"Dog Canyon","description":"Dog Canyon lies in a secluded, forested canyon on the north end of the park at an elevation of 6,300 feet. Remote and far removed from civilization; it stands at the edge of the wilderness boundary, and offers an ideal location for quiet camping, birding, hiking, and solitude. A visitor center, trailhead, and campground are available. The Dog Canyon district is open all day during normal park operations.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"All Day","monday":"All Day","thursday":"All Day","sunday":"All Day","tuesday":"All Day","friday":"All Day","saturday":"All Day"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"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.","weatherInfo":"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.","contacts":{"phone":"915-828-3251","email":"gumo_information@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Dog Canyon Ranger Station","description":"Visitors can pick up brochures and maps from the Dog Canyon Ranger Station when staff or volunteers are available. The Dog Canyon Ranger Station is open intermittently depending on staff availability. If staff and volunteers are present they may be patrolling trails or the campground and not necessarily inside the station.","url":"","lat":31.9963104473,"lon":-104.83341809},{"name":"Pine Springs Visitor Center","description":"Pine Springs Visitor Center is the park's main visitor center and headquarters. Visitors can pay entrance and camping fees, tour the museum, purchase items from the park store, pick up brochures and maps, and obtain overnight wilderness use permits here.","url":"","lat":31.8936224,"lon":-104.8220597},{"name":"McKittrick Canyon Contact Station","description":"Visit the contact station at the mouth of McKittrick Canyon (staffed during peak seasons in the spring and fall). Pick up a park brochure, and view the outside exhibits and video.","url":"","lat":31.977485,"lon":-104.752101}],"campgrounds":[{"name":"Dog Canyon Campground","description":"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.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/gumo/planyourvisit/dog_canyon_campground.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/258852","sites":15},{"name":"Pine Springs Campground","description":"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.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/gumo/planyourvisit/pine_springs_campground.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/258851","sites":35},{"name":"Guadalupe Peak Wilderness Campground","description":"A Wilderness Use Permit is required for all use of these campsites. This primitive campground is located on the Guadalupe Peak Trail, 3.1 miles from the Pine Springs Trailhead, and 1 mile below the Peak. The elevation gain from the trailhead to the campsites is 2,200 feet. The campground is on a small knoll and only minimally protected from high winds. Five designated campsites are defined by tent pads. These sites are exposed and high winds are common.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/gumo/planyourvisit/gp_wcg.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675328","sites":5},{"name":"Pine Top Wilderness Campground","description":"A Wilderness Use Permit is required for all use of these campsites. Pine Top is the backcountry campground in closest proximity to the Bowl and offers excellent views of the park's highest peaks. Pine Top is an excellent choice for a single night backpack trip. It is 3.9 miles from Pine Springs Trailhead via the Tejas and Bush Mountain Trails. Elevation gain is 2,300 feet. Though secluded in trees, Pine Top is susceptible to high winds & lightning. Eight designated campsites are defined by tent pads.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/gumo/planyourvisit/pt_wcg.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675328","sites":8},{"name":"Bush Mountain Wilderness Campground","description":"A Wilderness Use Permit is required for all use of these campsites. A favorite of many for the exceptional vistas and western sunsets. Though the campsites at Bush Mountain are semi-protected from high winds, backpackers will find hiking on the exposed trails to reach the campground difficult during periods of high wind activity. Bush Mountain Campground is 6.2 miles from Pine Springs Trailhead via the Tejas and Bush Mountain Trails. Five designated campsites are defined by tent pads.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/gumo/planyourvisit/bm_wcg.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675328","sites":5},{"name":"Blue Ridge Wilderness Campground","description":"A Wilderness Use Permit is required for all use of these campsites. Blue Ridge Campground is surrounded by ponderosa pine and Douglas fir; wild roses and grassy areas are nearby - a beautiful location and very remote. The distance from Pine Springs Trailhead: via the Tejas & Blue Ridge Trails is 7.8 miles, via the Tejas, Bush Mountain & Blue Ridge Trails is 8.9 miles.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/gumo/planyourvisit/br_wcg.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675328","sites":5},{"name":"Mescalero Wilderness Campground","description":"A Wilderness Use Permit is required for all use of these campsites. This campground is near several trails leading in different directions, making it an excellent choice for a \"base camp\" while exploring the high country. (Listen for wild turkeys off in the distance.) Mescalero is situated in ponderosa pine and brush, and is on a slope overlooking a small drainage. Located on the Tejas Trail, Mescalero is 6.2 miles from Pine Springs Trailhead or 4.7 miles from Dog Canyon.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/gumo/planyourvisit/mo_wcg.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675328","sites":8},{"name":"Marcus Wilderness Campground","description":"A Wilderness Use Permit is required for all use of these campsites. From Dog Canyon, hikers travel through grassy areas then cross Manzanita Ridge to view West Dog Canyon before descending to an elevation equivalent to the starting point. Not frequently used; pay attention to the trail and rock cairns marking the way. The campground is in pinion and juniper, shaded and protected from the wind. The distance from Dog Canyon is 3.7 miles.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/gumo/planyourvisit/ms_wcg.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675328","sites":5},{"name":"McKittrick Ridge Wilderness Campground","description":"A Wilderness Use Permit is required for all use of these campsites. Travel through the beautiful McKittrick Canyon before beginning the very steep climb up to the ridge. From McKittrick Canyon Trailhead, the distance is 7.6 miles, with the elevation gain (significant for quite some distance) of over 2,700 feet. If you'd like to visit this beautiful ridge without quite the workout, begin instead at Dog Canyon.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/gumo/planyourvisit/mr_wcg.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675328","sites":8},{"name":"Wilderness Ridge Wilderness Campground","description":"A Wilderness Use Permit is required for all use of these campsites. An interesting hike along the Permian Reef Trail meanders up 2,000 feet to Wilderness Ridge where the sudden transition from rock to trees is refreshing. Once on top, the trail is level through forested and open areas and takes you to the edge of the escarpment where the view is outstanding. Wilderness Ridge Campground is in the trees, and worth the extra distance to save the resource from unnecessary damage.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/gumo/planyourvisit/wr_wcg.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675328","sites":5},{"name":"Shumard Canyon Wilderness Campground","description":"A Wilderness Use Permit is required for all use of these campsites. If you enjoy arid Chihuahuan desert or you find yourself fascinated by the geology of the Guadalupes, consider a backpack trip to this remote location. Though it is 9.0 miles from Pine Springs Trailhead, the elevation gain is much less significant than many of the other trails—though it's by no means flat. Do make sure you are prepared for sun, wind, and weather exposure. The trail is not protected by trees along the way.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/gumo/planyourvisit/sc_wcg.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675328","sites":5},{"name":"Tejas Wilderness Campground","description":"A Wilderness Use Permit is required for all use of these campsites. The extra distance to the Tejas Wilderness Campground is worth the time for those who wish to stay in a more densely forested surrounding. The tall trees provide deep shade in the morning and late afternoon and protection from high winds aloft. Centrally located, the Tejas Campground is 5.5 miles from Pine Springs Trailhead or 6.2 miles from Dog Canyon.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/gumo/planyourvisit/ts_wcg.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675328","sites":5},{"name":"Frijole Horse Corral Campground","description":"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.","url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10104621","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10104621","sites":1}],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"carlsbad-caverns-national-park","km":40},{"slug":"lincoln-national-forest","km":123},{"slug":"chamizal-national-memorial","km":149},{"slug":"white-sands-national-park","km":166},{"slug":"fort-davis-national-historic-site","km":175},{"slug":"san-andres-national-wildlife-refuge","km":177}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=gumo"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.614Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Park Store To Go Cashless","text":"Starting August 14th, 2025 the park store will go cashless. All major credit cards, debit cards and mobile electronic payments will be accepted.","url":null,"updated":"2025-08-13 18:34:50.0","id":"nps-16CF7F46-FF9F-4B9C-90E1-C4F004B85A2F"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Caution","title":"Devil's Hall is a Strenuous Hike","text":"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.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/gumo_hike_devils_hall_trail.htm","updated":"2022-12-02 13:09:34.0","id":"nps-A1BDABE7-A32D-4C27-9361-7D536D913379"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/guadalupe-mountains-national-park/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/guadalupe-mountains-national-park.geojson"}