Can you reserve a site at Guadalupe Peak?

No. Guadalupe Peak is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Guadalupe Peak

Campground ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Guadalupe Mountains National Park (National Park) · Open Access

8,162 ft
Elevation

The campground is located on the Guadalupe Peak trail, 3.1 miles from the Pine Springs trailhead, and 1 mile below the Peak. The campground is on a small knoll and only minimally protected from high winds. Makeshift windbreaks and rocks left behind on tent pads are a reminder to others to prepare for wind. Five campsites are available; a backcountry permit is required for use.

Getting there

More information is available at http://www.nps.gov/gumo/.

31.89350, -104.85181 · 31°53'36.6"N 104°51'6.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 88°F in Jun, down to 54°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	54	56	63	71	79	88	87	84	80	72	61	54
Low °F	32	34	40	46	55	64	64	62	58	50	39	33
Precip in	0.6	0.7	0.5	0.5	0.8	1.5	2.8	3.1	2.3	1.3	1.0	0.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Guadalupe Peak

Can you reserve a site at Guadalupe Peak?: No. Guadalupe Peak is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Guadalupe Peak

Pine Springs Campground 1.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Frijole Horse Corral Campground 3.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dog Canyon Campground 7.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pine Springs Visitor Center 1.7 mi · Facility
Tejas Wilderness Campground 2.9 mi · Campground
Tejas Wilderness Campground 3 mi · Campground
Dog Canyon Ranger Station 7.2 mi · Facility
5 Points Vista 13.5 mi · Facility
Dark Canyon Lookout Observation Site 14.6 mi · Facility
Chosa Campground 28 mi · Facility
Sunset Reef Campground 29.1 mi · Facility
Guadalupe RD 29.6 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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