National Park Service
Near Salt Flat, Texas: $20/night, rigs to 35 ft. Open Year-round. Book 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov.
National Park Service
Managing authority
Near Salt Flat, Texas
How much does camping at Pine Springs Campground (Guadalupe Mountains NP) cost, and when is it open?
Pine Springs Campground (Guadalupe Mountains NP) near Salt Flat, Texas (National Park Service) — camping fee $20/night, season Year-round, RV size limit Up to 35 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$20/night
Season open
Year-round
RV size limit
Up to 35 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via Recreation.gov
The insider read
Guadalupe Peak (highest in TX, 8,749 ft) trailhead. Wind funnels through Pine Springs canyon — pitch low + stake hard. Fall foliage at McKittrick Canyon is the unique-fish desert color.
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