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Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Designation: National Park

Location: Texas

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📘 Park Overview

Come experience mountains and canyons, desert and dunes, night skies and spectacular vistas within a place unlike any other. Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects the world's most extensive Permian fossil reef, the four highest peaks in Texas, an environmentally diverse collection of flora and fauna, and the stories of lives shaped through conflict, cooperation and survival.

🌤 Weather Information

The Guadalupe Mountains are known for high winds year-round; gusts can reach 60MPH or higher. In winter the mountains experiences occasional, light snowfalls which seldom last more than a day. From May through October, temperatures vary with highs between 80F-100F+ with lows in the 40F-60F range. November to April is generally milder with highs in between 50F-70F with lows in the 30F-50F range. Elevations above 8,000’ will be about 10F cooler than headquarters, with corresponding wind-chill.

🚗 Directions

Guadalupe Mountains National Park is located on the north side of US Hwy 62/180. If you are traveling east from El Paso, TX, we are 110 miles East of the city. Follow US Hwy 62/180 North to the Pine Springs Visitor Center. If you are traveling from Van Horn, TX, you will travel north on US 54 and make a right-hand turn at the junction of US 62/180 to arrive at the park. If you are traveling west from Carlsbad, NM, you will travel on US Hwy 62/180 South and cross into Texas. Follow signs to the park.

Images

El Capitan with blooming claret cup cacti

Blossoming claret cup cacti add a splash of color to the Chihuahuan desert.

Credit: NPS/Bieri

the slat flats become flooded during monsoon months after large rain events.

After the monsoon storms, the salt flats will often become flooded creating a seasonal lake.

Credit: NPS/Yates

Fall colors in Devil's Hall

Changing maple trees line the Devil's Hall trail during the fall months.

Credit: NPS/Flores

Pratt Cabin in McKittrick Canyon

Pratt Cabin is nestled in McKittrick Canyon with abundant trees and

Credit: NPS/Buehler

wildflowers blossom along The Bowl trail

During the spring months, wildflowers are a common sight along The Bowl trail.

Credit: NPS Photo/Bieri

A metal and stone entrance sign stands in front of a building and desert mountains

Entrance sign at Pine Springs

Credit: NPS/K/ Poteet

Activities

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Operating Hours

Sunday
All Day
Monday
All Day
Tuesday
All Day
Wednesday
All Day
Thursday
All Day
Friday
All Day
Saturday
All Day

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Per Person
An entrance fee of $10 per person (16 years of age and older) is required; entrance fees/passes permit 1-7 consecutive days of use in this national park. Holders of the Annual, Senior, Military, 4th grade and Access Pass can bring in 3 adults free of charge under their pass. Any pass must be displayed in a vehicle while in the national park.
$10.00
Entrance - Education/Academic Groups
Entrance fee waivers are available to groups when the purpose of their visit is educational rather than recreational. Completed applications along with required documentation must be submitted via email. Fee waiver requests must be submitted at least six weeks before a scheduled visit to allow for consideration.
$0.00

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park
This pass is valid for entrance into Guadalupe Mountains National Park for one year from the month of purchase. The pass admits up to four adults in a private vehicle and is non-transferable; visitors under 16 years of age are free. You can purchase this pass at the Pine Springs Visitor Center.
$35.00

3-Day Weather Forecast

Friday, Aug 14

Sunny

Sunny

High: 90.4°F | Low: 72.9°F

Humidity: 42%

Wind: 17.2 mph

Rain Chance: 57%

UV Index: 11.5

Sunrise: 07:23 AM

Sunset: 08:44 PM

Moon: Waxing Crescent (5%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 67.8°F

Cloud Cover: 57%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Saturday, Aug 15

Sunny

Sunny

High: 88.3°F | Low: 71.4°F

Humidity: 44%

Wind: 18.6 mph

Rain Chance: 36%

UV Index: 11.3

Sunrise: 07:23 AM

Sunset: 08:43 PM

Moon: Waxing Crescent (11%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 68.3°F

Cloud Cover: 36%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Sunday, Aug 16

Sunny

Sunny

High: 90.6°F | Low: 73.8°F

Humidity: 38%

Wind: 15 mph

Rain Chance: 1%

UV Index: 11.4

Sunrise: 07:24 AM

Sunset: 08:42 PM

Moon: Waxing Crescent (18%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 68.8°F

Cloud Cover: 1%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Park Alerts

Park Store To Go Cashless Information
Starting August 14th, 2025 the park store will go cashless. All major credit cards, debit cards and mobile electronic payments will be accepted.
Williams Ranch Road Closed Information
The Williams Ranch Road is currently impassable and closed to public access due to unsafe conditions.

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Devil's Hall is a Strenuous Hike Caution
The hike to Devil's Hall is rated as strenuous. The portion of the route in the wash requires rock scrambling and is dangerous when wet or if water is present. The wash surface is loose gravel and rocks and may be unstable.

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Visitor Center & Contacts

📍 Physical Address:
400 Pine Canyon
Salt Flat, TX 79847

🏤 Mailing Address:
400 Pine Canyon
Salt Flat, TX 79847

📞 Voice Phone: 915-828-3251

✉️ Email: gumo_information@nps.gov

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