NPS Photo Plenty of trails; limited parkingWhile the trails never fill to capacity, on a busy weekend parking may be in short supply by the mid-morning, if you are planning a hike from the Pine Springs Trailhead. Of the access points on the east side of the park, while Pine Springs has the largest available parking, it is usually the first to fill to capacity. In the fall and spring, have a backup plan for a trail from another location. Parking Lot Dog Canyon Trailhead
Live StatusEntrance Fee Required While there is no cost to park, entrance fees apply to all park users. The entrance fee is $10.00 per person for visitors 16 years of age and older. This fee is good for 7 days. All federal lands passes are issued and accepted at Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Cost: $10.00 Amenities
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Parking Lot Frijole Ranch
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This is trailhead parking for the Smith Springs, Frijole, and Foothills trails as well as access to the historic Frijole Ranch museum. There are a total of 16 car parking spaces, plus 2 accessible spaces. Large vehicle parking is along the outside edge of the parking lot. The road and parking lot are gravel and accessible by all vehicles.
Entrance Fees Required While there is no cost to park, entrance fees apply to all park users. The entrance fee is $10.00 per person for visitors 16 years of age and older. This fee is good for 7 days. All federal lands passes are issued and accepted at Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Cost: $10.00 Amenities
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Parking Lot McKittrick Canyon Visitor Center and Trailhead
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This parking area serves the visitor center and trailhead at McKittrick Canyon.
Entrance Fees Required While there is no cost to park, entrance fees apply to all park users. The entrance fee is $10.00 per person for visitors 16 years of age and older. This fee is good for 7 days. All federal lands passes are issued and accepted at Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Cost: $10.00 Much of the year McKittrick Canyon is lightly used. Exceptions are the fall colors season in October and November as well as spring weekends. Amenities
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Parking Lot Pine Springs Trailhead
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This is trailhead parking is for Guadalupe Peak, Devil's Hall, Bowl, and El Capitan Trails. Trailhead parking are the non-numbered spaces. There are a total of 44 car parking spaces, plus 2 accessible spaces. Overflow parking and parking for RV's can be found at the Pine Springs Visitor Center Parking Lot. A short trail from the visitor center through the campground connects the two locations.
Entrance Fees Required While there is no cost to park, entrance fees apply to all park users. The entrance fee is $10.00 per person for visitors 16 years of age and older. This fee is good for 7 days. All federal lands passes are issued and accepted at Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Cost: $10.00 Amenities
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Parking Lot Pine Springs Visitor Center
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This is parking for the Pine Springs Visitor Center and the Pinery Nature Trail. This is also overflow parking for the Pine Springs Trailhead Parking. Parking for RV's can be found here. Note: when parking for cars becomes full, cars are allowed to started parking in the RV spots.
Entrance Fees Required While there is no cost to park, entrance fees apply to all park users. The entrance fee is $10.00 per person for visitors 16 years of age and older. This fee is good for 7 days. All federal lands passes are issued and accepted at Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Cost: $10.00 Amenities
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Parking Lot Pinery Parking Area
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Immediately adjacent to U.S. Highway 62/180 is the Pinery parking area. This parking area is a dirt area with parking for less than 15 vehicles. RVs, trailers and commercial vehicles are prohibited in this parking area. The Pinery parking lot has a trail that connects to the Pine Springs Visitor Center, a quarter of a mile away.
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Parking Lot Salt Basin Dunes Trailhead
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The 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.
Entrance Fees The entrance fee is $10.00 per person for visitors 16 years of age and older. This fee is good for 7 days. All federal lands passes are issued and accepted at Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Cost: $10.00 Amenities
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Last updated: March 10, 2023