National Park · TX

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

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.

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Photos

El Capitan with blooming claret cup cacti
Blossoming claret cup cacti add a splash of color to the Chihuahuan desert.
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.
Fall colors in Devil's Hall
Changing maple trees line the Devil's Hall trail during the fall months.
Pratt Cabin in McKittrick Canyon
Pratt Cabin is nestled in McKittrick Canyon with abundant trees and
wildflowers blossom along The Bowl trail
During the spring months, wildflowers are a common sight along The Bowl trail.
A metal and stone entrance sign stands in front of a building and desert mountains
Entrance sign at Pine Springs

Activities

  • Auto and ATV
  • Auto Off-Roading
  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Car or Front Country Camping
  • Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
  • Group Camping
  • RV Camping
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Hiking
  • Backcountry Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Horse Trekking
  • Horse Camping (see also camping)
  • Horseback Riding
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Museum Exhibits