• The Texas madrone provides visitors with green foliage 12 months out of the year.

    Guadalupe Mountains

    National Park Texas

  • Area Closure

    Due to a fire on the Western Escarpment, the following trails are closed until further notice: El Capitan, Salt Basin Overlook, Guadalupe Peak, and Devils Hall.

Area Attractions

Queen's Chamber - Image by Jones

Jones

The Queen's Chamber

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Be sure visit our sister park, Carlsbad Caverns National Park. It is located South of Carlsbad, NM. It is a great park to visit and take in the awe of a cave system. From the large "Natural Entrance," to the evening bat flight, it has many wonders to enjoy.

 

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park

At the northern edge of Carlsbad, New Mexico sits a hidden treasure. Home to more than 40 native animal species and hundreds of succulent plants from around the world. While on the 1.3 mile self-guided tour, visitors discover many faces of the Chihuahuan Desert, from sand dunes and pygmy forest to the desert floor.

Did You Know?

The 4X4 road to Williams Ranch crosses the old Butterfield Overland Mail stage route.

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. More...