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Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Backpacking for Organized Groups
Many groups come to the Guadalupes to hike.

NPS Photo - Carol Belski

Many groups come and enjoy hiking, camping, backpacking, and other activities in Guadalupe Mountains National Park.

At present, there are no established group sites available at any of the backcountry campground. In order to accommodate both groups and individual campers where limited space is available, the following rules will apply with regard to backcountry use permits for organized groups such as scouts, church groups, and etc. Please pay your entrance fee and obtain a backcountry permit prior to entering the backcountry.
  • Maximum group size is limited 12 persons (three sites) at any backcountry campground. For organized groups larger than this, part of the group can be assigned to another backcountry campground.
  • Only one organized group per campground - remaining free sites will be left available for individual campers.
The 4X4 road to Williams Ranch crosses the old Butterfield Overland Mail stage route.  

Did You Know?
The Pinery Station, located in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, was one of the most favorably situated stage stops on the original 2,800-mile Butterfield Overland Mail route, and the highest, located at 5,534' in Guadalupe Pass.
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Last Updated: November 01, 2007 at 10:33 EST