Camping near Guadalupe Mountains National Park

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Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Guadalupe Mountains National Park adventure.

Camp within view of Texas’s tallest peaks in the Guadalupe Mountains.

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This campsite is a virtual wind tunnel! Make sure to anchor that tent well. The views at night are amazing though!

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Pine Springs Group Campground

1 site · RV, Tent In Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Dog Canyon Group Campground

1 site · RV, Tent In Guadalupe Mountains National Park

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Pine Springs Campground

39 sites · RVs, Tents In Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Dog Canyon Campground

13 sites · RVs, Tents In Guadalupe Mountains National Park

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Good Guad Land Co.

4 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Dell City, TX

Find extreme solitude and unforgettable views of Guadalupe Peak at this desert escape next to Guadalupe Mountains National Park! This is choose-your-own-adventure camping. The terrain is rugged, and the dust and wind blow some nights. Once you're here, there are zero amenities (other than picnic tables). If this sounds fine — you don't mind roughing it — you'll be sleeping under the stars at the foot of West Texas' tallest mountain range. And who else can say they've done that? Distance to nearby attractions: Guadalupe Mountains National Park Visitor Center, 11 miles; Black River Recreation Area, 42 miles; Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center, 52 miles Distance from nearby towns: Dell City, 34 miles; Van Horn, 56 miles; Carlsbad, 65 miles; El Paso, 104 miles

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Mountain View RV Park

2 sites · RVs5 acres · Salt Flat, TX

Family Owned RV Park Discover a peaceful retreat nestled in Dell City, TX, with full hook-ups and stunning views of the Guadalupe Mountains. Experience the best of nature and adventure! Experience the Uniqueness of Mountain View RV Park Tranquil Mountain Scenery - Easy Access to Outdoor Adventure - Central Location for Explore & Play - Stargazing Oasis

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Hart Ranch

10 sites · RVs, Tents101 acres · Salt Flat,, TX

West Texas desert... Wide open skies... 57min to Guadalupe visiter center.... Open range to ride your ATV's on... Bring your horses and ride the range... Bring your telescope and look at the stars... this is the future home of my family we will be living there off grid Homestead with four kids and one adult and will be a small dairy farm eventually right now it is just a fenced-in 100 acres

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Coyote Flats RV Park

8 sites · RVs10 acres · Carlsbad, NM

Welcome to Coyote Flats RV Park! Nestled in Carlsbad, we are the newest, well-kept park in the area that welcomes extended stays. We offer 260 full hook-up sites with private cement patios, strong WiFi, a state-of-the-art laundry facility, a shower facility, gravel roads, a playground, a dog park, a sand volleyball pit, a covered picnic area, outdoor grills, and fireplaces, and more. Our campground is quiet and settled within a residential area. We also offer storage for your vehicles and RV's. You'll find many attractions nearby such as Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Living Desert State Park and Zoo, and the Carlsbad Waterpark! All facilities are electronic and can be paid for through credit/debit card. Cash payments will not be accepted once you have arrived at the park. Please note that additional fees may apply for pets, vehicles, etc. We have a $100 deposit is required at check-in. Refundable at check out if the site is left clean and no damage has been done.

Four Mile Ranches

1 site · RV, Tent10 acres · Dell City, TX

Near the City of Dell City, we are just 20 minutes from Guadalupe Mountains National Park and 30 minutes from Carlsbad Caverns National Park. You will have a clear view of the beautiful Guadalupe Mountains from your site. There are many back roads to take and see the area. You may even see a Roadrunner and a Cayote around. In the area behind the ranch, you may see Deer, Antilope, and Cattle. We are just starting the RV Park so we do not have any hookups. We may be able to make some arrangements for electricity. The address is not showing up on Hipcamp it's 9561 US Hwy 62/180 Salt Flat, TX 79847, or 31°44'55.57"N 105°15'14.76"W on Google Earth.

6.3 Acres

18 sites · Tents6 acres · Dell City, TX

6.3 acres is open land filled with shrubs and sandy dirt. At night the stars seems so close that you could touch them. The Guadalupe Mountains are 13 miles away in direct sight from the property. Activities include: camping, relaxing, hunting (hunting license maybe required), hiking, and 96 miles to the City of El Paso, TX for city fun.

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Camp Cornudas

99 sites · Tents6 acres · Dell City, TX

Primitive campsite, with blue skies, amazing wildlife, and the breath taking, Cornudas Mountains! We are located just south of highway 62 off of 2317. North of us is, Dell City, and El Paso. Cell service is spotty, so download our GPS coordinates. Please remember to always leave the campsite how you left it, by keeping all trash off the ground. This will ensure we say active for all campers. ( Location: Not sure why Hip Camp map can't figure out the location, but If you look on the Google Map, you will see it. The entrance is

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Desert camping

3 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Dell City, TX

Learn more about this land:There’s some wildlife. Mostly small animals like rabbits, prairie dogs, turtles, lizards, field mice and kangaroo mice. Bigger animals such as deer antelope and the occasional cow are out here. Dangerous animals are rattlesnakes, coyotes and cougars. Be prepared. Nearest city is about 40 miles East called Dell City. You can get water there every Tuesday and Thursday beginning at 8am. Power and sewage you’ll have to take care of yourself.

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A C Nash Ranch

4 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Sierra Blanca, TX

This is completely off-grid living, and used to be Public School Land, and we are proud and pleased to offer you this outdoor experience. There is plenty of space to move around and not be bothered by other campers on this 20 acre plot. Learn more about this land:Perfect mountain view. Plains that roll and roll into the horizon. Perfect place to spend a few days away from everything. If you want to unwind or just get away.

The best camping near Guadalupe Mountains National Park guide

Overview

About

In far western Texas, the state’s highest point, Guadalupe Peak, rises 8,751 feet above the vast Chihuahuan Desert. This promontory and surrounding mountains give Guadalupe Mountains National Park its name and form the backdrop for adventures in the park. Go hiking, biking, and horseback riding in immersive canyons and on high-country trails. The National Park Service offers three campgrounds, each with dry camping and limited amenities. Outside the park, dispersed camping and primitive campgrounds are found in the Lincoln National Forest and on BLM lands. RVers may find private parks with full hookups near Whites City and Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Notable campgrounds

Best for easy access: The Pine Springs Campground is located near the visitor center.
Best for serenity: The Dog Canyon Campground is more remote and is located in a forested landscape.
Best for camping with horses: The Frijole Horse Corral Group Campground provides access to horse corrals and may be booked up to 6 months in advance.
Best for free camping: The Bureau of Land Management offers some primitive campgrounds and dispersed camping options nearby.

Tips for snagging a campsite

Campsites are reservable through the Recreation.gov website.
Reservations may be made up to 6 months in advance.
Flush toilets and potable water are available at both main campgrounds, but no hookups are offered at individual sites.
Both main campgrounds can accommodate RVs, while also offering walk-in campsites for tents only.
Wilderness camping is also available in 10 primitive campgrounds, offering tent camping only. Campers must obtain a permit.
Park campgrounds can fill to capacity during fall and spring.

When to go

Warm weather can be expected much of the year. Summer can bring extreme heat, with highs in the 90s. The summer monsoon season brings afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are cooler, with chilly nights. Though winter has pleasant daytime temperatures, the area can be extremely windy from November through March. Occasional snows and freezing temperatures are a possibility. The weather can vary greatly by elevation, so it’s important to dress in layers and to plan accordingly when camping.

Know before you go

Campfires and propane fire pits are not allowed, only cookstoves.
There are no dump stations for the NPS campgrounds.
Cell signals are limited in many areas of the park.
In order to preserve a natural environment, no roadways were constructed through the park’s peaks.
Carlsbad Cavern National Park is a short drive away, making it easy to visit both parks on a single trip.