National Park · Texas, United States
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a national park in Texas, United States, covering 86,367 acres (34,952 ha), established in 1966; it recorded 206,423 visits in 2025.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Texas, United States |
| Area | 86,367 acres (34,952 ha) |
| Established | 1966 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 206,423 |
| Highest point | Guadalupe Peak — 2,667 m (8,750 ft) |
| Coordinates | 31.9200° N, 104.8700° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a national park of the United States in the Guadalupe Mountains, east of El Paso, Texas. The mountain range includes Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas at 8,751 feet (2,667 m), and El Capitan used as a landmark by travelers on the route later followed by the Butterfield Overland Mail stagecoach line. The ruins of a stagecoach station stand near the Pine Springs visitor center. The restored Frijole Ranch contains a small museum of local history and is the trailhead for Smith Spring.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
October to April — cooler hiking weather; summers are hot
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Carlsbad, New Mexico |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | El Paso International Airport |
| Getting there | The driving distance is 110 miles east of El Paso, Texas, 56 miles southwest of Carlsbad, New Mexico or 62 miles north of Van Horn on Hwy 54. |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
|---|
Famous trails
- Guadalupe Peak Trail — 8.4 miles (13.5 km) — Hard
- Devil's Hall Trail — 4.2 miles (6.8 km) — Moderate
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Airports near this park
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- El Paso International Airport (ELP) · El Paso, United States · 88.7 miles away
- Abraham González International Airport (CJS) · Ciudad Juárez, Mexico · 93.6 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Guadalupe Mountains National Park?
Guadalupe Mountains National Park is in Texas, United States (31.9200° N, 104.8700° W).
When was Guadalupe Mountains National Park established?
Guadalupe Mountains National Park was established in 1966, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Guadalupe Mountains National Park?
Guadalupe Mountains National Park covers 86,367 acres (34,952 ha).
How many people visit Guadalupe Mountains National Park each year?
It recorded 206,423 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
What is the highest point in Guadalupe Mountains National Park?
The highest point is Guadalupe Peak, at 2,667 metres (8,750 ft).
When is the best time to visit Guadalupe Mountains National Park?
October to April — cooler hiking weather; summers are hot.
Does Guadalupe Mountains National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Guadalupe Mountains National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Guadalupe Mountains National Park?
The nearest town is Carlsbad, New Mexico. The nearest airport is El Paso International Airport. The driving distance is 110 miles east of El Paso, Texas, 56 miles southwest of Carlsbad, New Mexico or 62 miles north of Van Horn on Hwy 54.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guadalupe_Mountains_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/gumo/ — Official park page.
- https://www.nps.gov/gumo/planyourvisit/hiking.htm — Named trails, as stated by the source.