Welcome to
Guadalupe Mountains
National Park!
From ancient marine fossils to the four highest mountain peaks in Texas to historic 19th-century ranches, Guadalupe Mountains NP has a surprising number of fun sights and activities!
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A complete list of the best things to do in Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
What’s the best time of year to visit? Here’s a run-down of the park weather by month.
See our detailed guide to the top hotels in the towns surrounding the national park.
A list of RV and tent campgrounds in the park, how to get there, and how to book them.
These are the 10 best hikes in the park, for experienced hikers and casual tourists.
How to get to the national park via the nearest airports in El Paso, Midland, and Cavern City.
About Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Location: Western Texas
Established: September 30, 1972
Size: 86,367 acres
Annual Visitors: 219,987
The park is a 2 hour drive from El Paso, Texas and a 45-minute drive from Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico. The entrance fee is $10 per adult (not per vehicle) and provides access to the park for seven days.
Peak seasons are spring and fall, when temperatures are most comfortable. The park is home to Guadalupe Peak, which stands 8751 feet high and is the tallest point in Texas!
Guadalupe Mountains National Park is primarily a hiking park. There is no scenic drive, and only a couple of points of interest to pull over for. To truly experience this park, you have to be willing to hike a few miles, either to the top of Guadalupe Peak, or deep into Devil’s Hall or McKittrick Canyon.
If you’re not a hiker, one day in the park will be enough to see the basic highlights. If you love to hike, you could easily fill 3 days with the best treks in the park. And if you like to backpack and camp, you could spend a full week or two exploring these mountains.
Get the ultimate guide to Guadalupe Mountains National Park!
Our 53-page digital guidebook is the most comprehensive and detailed resource on the park you will find anywhere.
Featuring park maps, suggested itineraries, hiking trail descriptions, and lodging recommendations, this handbook provides everything you’ll need to make the most of your park visit. Buy now for only $6!
Click here to get your copy of the complete guide to the park!
