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Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Pine Springs is the main campground in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, set at 5,730 feet next to the Pine Springs Visitor Center just off US 62/180. It sits at the opening to Pine Springs Canyon with views of the Permian Basin to the east, and it shares a busy trailhead that reaches four of the park's major trails, including the route up Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas. It is a developed area rather than a scenic backcountry spot; the RV sites are a paved parking area. The campground is open year-round and is busiest March through May and September through November. High winds with gusts over 50 mph are common.
35 campsitesWest Texas7 hr from Austin
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Campsite Types
Tent only
20 sites
No hookups · short walk from parkingTent OK
RV (no hookups)
13 sites
No hookups · paved parking (~40 ft max)RV OK
Group tent area
2 sites
No hookups · tent groups onlyTent OK
Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park fills up fast — lock in a cabin nearby
Desert canyons and rugged mountain peaks offer ancient refuge near the high plains.
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Guide to Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Best Campsites
For Families:Tent Loop sites, a short walk from the Pine Springs Visitor Center and the main trailheads; reserve on recreation.gov
For Privacy:The campground is a shared, developed area near a busy trailhead and is not a secluded spot; for solitude, Dog Canyon on the park's north side is far quieter
For RVs:The RV Loop has 13 paved, no-hookup sites (about 40 feet max); there are no hookups anywhere in the park
When to Go
March through May and September through November. McKittrick Canyon in October is the biggest draw. The campground is open year-round; summer is hot at the lower elevations but pleasant up on the peaks.
Tips
- →Start the Guadalupe Peak hike before dawn to summit by noon and avoid afternoon thunderstorms
- →Visit McKittrick Canyon in late October for the best fall color in Texas
- →There are no hookups, no showers, and no firewood sales, so come prepared for primitive camping
- →Wind is constant and often fierce, so bring strong tent stakes and a low-profile tent
Highlights
Trailhead for Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas at 8,749 feetBase for McKittrick Canyon fall foliage in October and NovemberViews into Pine Springs Canyon and across the Permian BasinNext to the Pine Springs Visitor Center just off US 62/180Ancient Permian reef geology and fossilsDark skies for stargazing
Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park — Frequently Asked
Is Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park hard to book?+
Yes — Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a federal campground booked through recreation.gov, and its sites fill up on weekends and during peak seasons. March through May and September through November. McKittrick Canyon in October is the biggest draw. The campground is open year-round; summer is hot at the lower elevations but pleasant up on the peaks. Reserve early on recreation.gov, and set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations the moment they open.
How many campsites does Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park have?+
Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park has 35 campsites, including Tent only, RV (no hookups), Group tent area.
How far in advance should I book Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park?+
Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a federal campground, so sites are booked through recreation.gov — typically up to 6 months in advance — not the Texas state park system. If your dates are already full, set a Camp.land alert and we'll email you the moment a cancellation opens.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park?+
Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park occasionally has same-day or cancellation openings on recreation.gov, especially midweek. Camp.land watches Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park for cancellations and emails you the instant one opens, with a direct booking link.
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