Basic Information

Physical Address

Directions

Operating Hours & Seasons

Weather

Weather in the Guadalupe Mountains can change in an instant. In the Spring and Summer, average temperatures vary with highs between 70F-80F+ with evening lows in the 40F-60F range. The Fall and Winter bring milder temperatures with highs in between 50F-60F with evening lows in the 30F-50F range.

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

Entrance Fee - $5.00

Visitors that intend to hike in the park will pay a fee of $5 per person for ages 16 and over. Once the fee is paid, it is good for 5 days. Children under 15 and under are free. Holders of the Annual, Senior, Military, and Access Pass can bring in 3 adults free of charge under their pass.

Entrance Passes:

Guadalupe Mountains Annual Pass - $20.00

The Guadalupe Mountains Annual Pass can cover up to four adult entrance fees.

Visitor Centers

Pine Springs Visitor Center

Pine Springs Visitor Center is the park's main visitor center and headquarters. Visitors can tour the museum, watch the park's slide show, purchase items from the park bookstore, pick up brochures, maps, and sign up for a backpacking permit.

Dog Canyon Ranger Station

Visitors can pick up brochures, maps and backpacking permits from the contact station. The station is open year round only closing on December 25th.

 

Guadalupe Peak as seen from Hunter Peak

NPS Photo by Bieri

 

With over 86 miles of trails and three different ecosystems to explore, Guadalupe Mountains offers a vast range of outdoor activities for visitors to choose from.

 

Be Prepared

Like most trips, visiting Guadalupe Mountains requires some planning to ensure that your experience is a pleasant one. Below is a list of things to remember when visiting the park.

- There is no gasoline available in the park. If you are traveling from (El Paso) Texas, Dell City is the closest town with amenities such as gasoline, diesel, food, and ice. When traveling from New Mexico, Whites City is the last place that offers gas, diesel, food and ice.
- Campgrounds offer primitive dry camping for both tents and RVs. Other than restrooms and potable water, there are no other amenities. There are no lodges in the park. more...
- Weather in the park can be unpredictable. Make sure to check the forecast when packing for your trip.
- Cell phone coverage is very unreliable in the park.