Point of interest
Carlsbad Caverns-Guadalupe Mountains AssociationThe Carlsbad Caverns Guadalupe Mountains Association (CCGMA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the park.
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Guadalupe Mountains National Park Points of Interest & Stops
Browse points of interest in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, including overlooks, trailheads, waterfalls, visitor centers, and other stops that help shape a stronger park itinerary.
Best Stops and Park POIs in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Use this Guadalupe Mountains National Park POI collection to compare stops, prioritize landmarks, and decide which places belong on the route before you open the map or start a trip plan.
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Operating HoursThe park itself is open all day, every day, however many of the facilities have designated hours.
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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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Activities
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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