Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2022

"They paved paradise and put up a parking lot"

General: There is a tent section and an RV section; RVs of any kind (including our van) are not allowed in the tent sites. We pulled into what we thought was an overflow parking lot to discover it WAS the campground! 

Site Quality: Diagonal paved parking spaces along the perimeter - each large enough to fit a camper and additional vehicle; these have picnic tables but no hookups or other amenities. The sites in the middle are suitable for larger RVs (Class A) but they don’t have picnic tables. On the upside, the sites are level and there is a gorgeous view of the mountains. 

Bathhouse: Decent bathhouse with flush toilets and sinks. Soap dispensers and air dryers but no paper towels. No showers. 

Activities: Lot of hiking trails, many of them strenuous; the most popular one is the Peak trail. We opted for McKittrick Canyon; the trailhead for this hike requires a drive.

Other: This is the FIRST place in all of Texas (and we’ve been in the state for over a week) where we have seen recycling receptacles! There is also a dishwashing sink, a nice bonus. Be aware that your smartphone/watch may not give you the correct time (my Apple watch and my husband’s Garmin displayed different times!) The park is on mountain time although it is close to the border of central time so expect confusion.) Quiet hours are 8 pm– 8 am, longer than usual but not a problem for us. Limited cell service with Verizon. This was not what we expected for a campground, and we were dismayed that it was paved; with the views, it could have been a much nicer campground if more natural.

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  • Review photo of Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park by Lee D., November 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park by Lee D., November 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park by Lee D., November 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park by Lee D., November 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park by Lee D., November 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park by Lee D., November 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park by Lee D., November 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park by Lee D., November 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park by Lee D., November 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park by Lee D., November 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park by Lee D., November 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park by Lee D., November 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park by Lee D., November 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park by Lee D., November 16, 2022