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Pine Springs Campground

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Ready for some desert dwelling?

Claim a spot at Pine Springs Campground, a simple sandy area dotted with juniper and oaks, nestled up next to the mountains. Choose from 20 tent camping sites; each site comes with a picnic table, and most boast at least partial shade courtesy of the oaks. Nineteen RV sites are also available. Drinking water is provided at the campground, but showers are a no go. Embrace the sweat; it’s for the best.
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Top-rated for location, privacy, and amenities near Guadalupe Mountains National Park

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17 ratings · 6 reviews
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Sara + Mike (.
9 reviews
Mixed feelings
· November 2018
The RV sites are really just in a parking lot.
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Jason C.
7 years on Hipcamp
October 2017
Camped for two nights here, you must get a camping spot early on 20 tent camping sites. There is a New Mexico BLM campsite about 20 miles North of Pine Springs used as overflow. Amazing dark skies at night, able to see the Milky Way, Shooting Stars, and Satellites. Sites well built and secluded from each other.
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Melinda H.
8 years on Hipcamp
May 2017
We stayed at Pine Springs for a couple of nights while visiting Guadalupe and Carlsbad Caverns. When we first arrived (early evening on a Sunday) every site except the handicap accessible one was taken. Because of the location, we saw the campground fill up every day we were there. The sites are pretty secluded from each other and have some good, small trees and bushes for some shade.
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Katie K.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2017
The sunrise is gorgeous from the campground. Try to wake up beforehand!
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Tertius C.
2 reviews
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· February 2017
You can hammock camp here, but only on one or two sites. Be sure to keep your pack light.
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Michael V.
9 years on Hipcamp
August 2015
Loved the stars here. Walk in sites are a little tricky at night but well worth the stay on a clear night. It was a little windy overnight.

Your guide to camping in Pine Springs Campground

Overview

Hiking

Anyone who’s been to Guadalupe Mountains National Park can tell you that the stunning hiking trails are this park’s raison d’etre. Whether you carry a fanny pack or an 80-liter backpack, the Guadalupe Mountains are where you come for scenic, always changing, never ending hiking trails. 80 miles of trails will take you through desert landscapes, up to the “top of Texas,” and deep into canyons. The sheer variety of sights and landscapes make Guadalupe Mountains National Park a true paradise for any hiker. Challenging routes like the Guadalupe Peak Trail take you up 3,000 feet past exposed cliffs for some great views, while easier hikes like the Pinery Trail will teach you a thing or two about the unique vegetation of the Chihuahuan desert. There are plenty of options when it comes to trails, so check out this guide.

Horseback riding

About 60 percent of the trails at Guadalupe Mountains National Park are open to horseback riding. Considering how many trails this place has to offer, that’s a lot of options. There are no horses for hire, so you’ll have to bring your own horse. The park offers corrals at two locations, and nearby campsites and RV hookups make bringing your horse along a fairly simple affair. Reservations must be made ahead of time.

Wildlife watching

No matter what paths you wander down at Guadalupe Mountains National Park, you’re guaranteed some great wildlife spotting along the way. A variety of birds fill the trees and desert vegetation, and mule deer and elk are also known to make appearances. Although not exactly wildlife, marine fossil reef from the Permain era draws geologists from all over the world to the Guadalupe Mountains, and it’s worth exploring. Texas may seem dry today, but 250 million years ago, it was all under water, and the proof is right under your feet at Guadalupe Mountains National Park.

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