Campgrounds

Blue Ridge Wilderness Campground

Five remote tent pads 8 miles deep in wilderness: stove-only, permit required, true Leave No Trace.

Bush Mountain Wilderness Campground

Remote wilderness 6.2mi from Pine Springs. 5 tent sites, permit required, no facilities.

Dog Canyon Campground

High-elevation canyon camp: 15 sites, stove-only fires, flush toilets, no hookups.

Frijole Horse Corral Campground

Horse corral group site with vault toilets, potable water, and road noise from Highway 62/180.

Guadalupe Peak Wilderness Campground

Permit-only wilderness camp at 2,200ft. Five exposed tent pads, no water or facilities.

Marcus Wilderness Campground

Backcountry only: 5 primitive sites, 3.7 mi hike, permit required. Stove-only, no water.

McKittrick Ridge Wilderness Campground

Wilderness ridge camping for serious backpackers. 8 permit-only tent sites, 7.6-mile approach, zero amenities.

Mescalero Wilderness Campground

Primitive 8-site backcountry camp. Foot access only, no water/toilets; wilderness permit required.

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Pine Springs Campground

Dry camping with 33 sites; no hookups; 50 ft length limit; water spigots for refills.

Pine Top Wilderness Campground

Backcountry tent pads at 2,300 ft elevation. Wilderness permit required; zero amenities. Expert backpackers only.

Shumard Canyon Wilderness Campground

Five wilderness tent sites, 9 miles from trailhead. No water, no fires, stove camping only.

Tejas Wilderness Campground

Five tent sites, five-plus miles in. No water, no facilities. Wilderness permit required.

Wilderness Ridge Wilderness Campground

Five alpine tent sites by hiking permit only. Bring stove, water, toilet bags, and wilderness skills.