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Operating HoursThe park itself is open all day, every day, however many of the facilities have designated hours.
Information, Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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Use this Information guide to compare the stops that belong together in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, then decide which ones deserve map time or a saved trip stop.
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When to visitSpring and summer are the warmer, milder months in the Guadalupe Mountains, while fall and winter are cooler.
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Driving DirectionsThere are three ways to enter the park, one from the north and two from the south
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Backcountry InformationBackcountry camping is free in the park, though you are only allowed to camp at the park's ten established "backcountry" campgrounds
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SafetyWeather patterns can be unpredictable, and can vary depending on how high up you are
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PetsPets are allowed in all park buildings and in all paved areas such as parking lots, walkways, and campgrounds
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AccessibilityBoth visitor centers, as well as the McKittrick Canyon information center are accessible.
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BackpackingWith over 80 miles of trails, Guadalupe Mountains National Park has plentiful options for multi-day trips
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Horseback RidingSixty percent of the trails at Guadalupe Mountains National Forest are open to horses
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Wildlife viewingIn the desert environment, most animals are nocturnal; therefore opportunities for wildlife here viewing are few and far between.
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Ranger-led programsThe park hosts a number of ranger-led talks and evening programs at the Pine Spring campground amphitheater.
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Kid-friendly optionsThe park has a Junior Ranger program, Wilderness Ranger program, Night Sky Ranger program and Junior Paleontologist program.
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Learn About the Park
OverviewOnce an underwater reef, the Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas now rise more than 8,000 feet over the Chihuahuan Desert, including Texas' highest point, the 8,749-foot Guadalupe Mountain.
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Trees and PlantsThere is an incredible diversity of plant life in Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
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WildlifeThe desert may at first appear lifeless, because many of its inhabitants are nocturnal, hiding underground during the day and coming out to hunt at night.
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Backcountry CampingYou are allowed to camp at ten designated backcountry campgrounds for free
