Pine Springs Campground

Entrance Fee. A separate park entrance fee of $10 per person (16 and older) is required for all visitors not covered by an Interagency annual or lifetime pass (check your pass for details). If you do not have an interagency pass, you may pay the fee upon arrival or purchase in advance .

No Open Fires. No open fires (this includes charcoal) are permitted anywhere in the park. Only stoves or lanterns using containerized fuel are permitted.

Tent campsites are for tent campers only. If you plan to sleep in a vehicle. you must reserve an RV campsite. Camp within designated sites, place tent/s on provided tent pad only. Maximum of two tents per site.

Groups larger than 10. Groups larger than 10 people must reserve the Pine Springs or Frijole site. Reserving multiple individual sites for events or family gatherings exceeding 10 people is not permitted. Pine Springs Group Sites are for tents only, RVs are not permitted. Groups exceeding 19 people require a Special Use Permit issued before arrival in the park.

The Park is Remote. Fuel your vehicle and purchase supplies before heading to the park. Limited camping or hiking supplies may be available in the visitor center’s bookstore.

Time Zone . Guadalupe Mountains National Park is in the Mountain Time Zone. However, due to proximity to Central Time Zone cell phones or other devices my switch frequently between the two time zones. To reduce confusion: we suggest setting your phone to Mountain Time Zone and turn off the automatic setting or set a World Clock for El Paso, TX then refer to the World Clock during your visit.

Quiet Hours. Quiet hours are from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM. No generators, during quiet hours.

Tie-downs prohibited. The use of weight-bearing hammocks, slacklines, tarps or similar devices tied to natural and/or manmade features is prohibited.

Wilderness Camping. Wilderness camping outside of the established campgrounds (such as Pine Springs Campground) requires a permit. You may reserve a Guadalupe Mountains National Park Wilderness Permit in advance or pick one up first-come, first-served. You must visit the Pine Springs Visitor Center (open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily except holidays) to pick up all overnight wilderness permits.

Pets. Pets are permitted in the campground and along the park road. Leashes 6 ft. in length are required. Pets may not be left unattended or inside vehicles. Pets causing a disturbance may be asked to leave, no refunds of fees. All trails are closed to pets , except the Pinery trail, a paved nature trail next to the visitor center.

Stay on established trails. Avoid creating social trails by staying on established trails between campsites.

No Cell Service. Cell phone service may be available in the Pine Springs area , depending on your service provider. Free Wi-Fi may be available in front of the Pine Springs Visitor Center.

Visiting with Stock. Visitor horse corrals are available at Frijole Ranch. Only daytime horse trips are permitted in the backcountry, a permit is required .

Review all campsite information about the specific site before booking. If you reserve a site that is not designed for your RV or Tent, you may be asked to leave, without refund.