Do I need timed-entry for general park access?

No. General park access does not require timed-entry; camping reservations are handled separately via Recreation.gov.

Can I bring my drone to Guadalupe Mountains National Park?

No. Drones are prohibited in all areas managed by the National Park Service here.

Where can I get backcountry permits?

Backcountry permits are issued in person at the Headquarters Visitor Center or the Dog Canyon Ranger Station.

Are there lodging options inside the park?

No on-site lodging; camping is available in designated sites year-round.

Are pets allowed on trails?

Pets are allowed in campgrounds and on the short paved path by the Visitor Center and the Pinery Trail, but not on most park trails or in the backcountry. They must be leashed at 6 feet.

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Natural Attractions

Attraction

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Natural Attractions

“Around The Bend”

Bartlett Peak

Bush Mountain

Dell City, Texas

El Capitan

El Capitan Viewpoint

Frijole Ranch Museum

Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site

Hunter Line Shack

Lost Peak

Pure Well

Ship on the Desert

Shumard Peak

Smith Spring

The Bridge

The Frijole Ranch Orchard

The Grotto

The Hitching Posts

The Notch

The Pinery

Van Horn, Texas

Williams Ranch