Guadalupe Mountains National Park5
Campsite #5 at Pine Springs Campground, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, TX
$20
Tent Site #5
| Walk-In | 6 people |
| 2 | good |
2/24
4/6
Campsite #5 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (24)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 58% |
| 4 star | | 21% |
| 3 star | | 13% |
| 2 star | | 8% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@MauricioG207A3 · Camped on Feb 7, 2026 at Campsite #5
Amazing! The campgrounds and trails were impeccable! The staff at the visitor center was very friendly. Go Texas!
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@KennieM77FDA6E · Camped on Nov 24, 2025 at Campsite #5
Wish the outside restroom light was more considerate for dark sky
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@DouglasK478021 · Camped on Jun 30, 2025 at Campsite #5
Great camp sites. Beautiful park. Weather kept me off the summit but what can you do?
Good
@JulianTA7EFF03 · Camped on Jun 17, 2025 at Campsite #5
Overall, a good campground with easy access to hiking the Guadelupe Mountains or a quick trip up to Carlsbad. Tent sites are reasonably sized but a majority have ZERO shade. Flush toilets and availability of water is a big plus compared to the many sites we stayed on this trip that did not have them. Only issues we had at this campsite were 45+ mph winds on the first night (other nights were a much lighter 25+ mph gusts) and LOTS of wildlife including skunks (that have learned how to work a zipper on a tent), snakes (saw at least 3 different types including 2 types of rattlesnakes), and deer. Have stayed at this campsite before and would be OK staying again (but would avoid the summer since it is REALLY hot. Temp was 113 degrees the first day).
@KellyG7782870 · Camped on Apr 25, 2025 at Campsite #5
Someone attempted to slash both our rear tires, either parked near our campsite or parked at the Guadalupe Peak Trailhead. Fortunately only one tire developed a slow leak from this and we were able to air up then put on our one spare. Otherwise. love this campground. But property safety on the weekends needs to be considdered as I was told by a park ranger that this trailhead is super busy every weekend.
@PaulH7895659 · Camped on Sep 12, 2024 at Campsite #5
Nice campground. beautiful views. not much shade. may have to walk a little to get to your site.
@KristiP3E6228E · Camped on Jun 18, 2024 at Campsite #5
It was amazing hikes and nice camp spots just wish there was some kind of shower to wash off after the hikes.We were hot and sweaty.Some camp site have no shade.Happy to have toilet access
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@MichelleB91734 · Camped on May 25, 2024 at Campsite #5
Loved camping here. The sites ate nice and well spaced. The mountains are beautiful.
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@PeterC9618469 · Camped on Apr 19, 2024 at Campsite #5
It was a primitive site as advertised. However the location is suited to such sites. It is worth the lack of creature comforts to be there and to preserve the wilderness as best we can as a texas society.Really enjoyed the hiking and sights.
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@IsaacB5862516 · Camped on Mar 6, 2024 at Campsite #5
Nice campground but the parking is kinda crappy, you have to park your car and walk your stuff in, that's kind of annoying. The campsite had a lot of pebbles so not the best for tents. Extremely windy so take caution. Hardly any tree coverage.
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@KaterinaG1FEEB · Camped on Feb 3, 2024 at Campsite #5
Nice sites with great views. Most of them are walk-ins, but this makes them more picturesque. Nice and clean warmed restrooms, which was great in February!
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@RaviP4D63385CF · Camped on Dec 17, 2023 at Campsite #5
Best camping site to hike Guadalupe mountain peak.
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@JamesH5225020 · Camped on Aug 27, 2023 at Campsite #5
The camp hosts were very friendly and welcoming. Amenities and campsites are good
@JayM1341230 · Camped on Apr 24, 2023 at Campsite #5
Good camping sites for tents. Just a parking lot for RVs but it is all set up well. Be sure to check out several of the trails as they are all different and beautiful in their own way.
Rangers were knowledgeable and helpful and the overview of the history of the area in the Visitor Center is great.
Rangers were knowledgeable and helpful and the overview of the history of the area in the Visitor Center is great.
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@JeremyR5922528 · Camped on Mar 11, 2023 at Campsite #5
Nice isolated campsites, not much shade or wind protection. I have a small teardrop camper (fits in a single parking space) and our family uses a tent. Bad campground for this setup. Bathrooms were fine, close enough walk. Camp host volunteer was very helpful and friendly and made the rounds. Parking is a bit chaotic as sites dont have dedicated spots and in some places are unclear.
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@HeatherH640042 · Camped on Dec 30, 2022 at Campsite #5
It was disappointing that the website advertised having potable water available and then the running water was turned off for the winter. We had prepared enough to have water, but if we had gone off of what the website and it's alerts provided, we would have struggled. There was a waterbottle filler, but it was in disrepair and consistently extremely dirty to where its use was concerning. The composting toilets also ran out of toilet paper multiple times. With the limited facilities available, it would have been nice if their maintenance was better.
@TrevenC3271758 · Camped on Dec 4, 2022 at Campsite #5
Great sites and clean bathrooms. Loved camping here!
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@MarkC3752964 · Camped on Oct 30, 2022 at Campsite #5
Beautiful Campground. Rangers were nice and not invasive, unlike the Texas State Park Rangers, which seem to be more aggressive.
@JaredC2727430 · Camped on Oct 6, 2022 at Campsite #5
Awesome location. Great host.
@alexandra2D151 · Camped on Sep 1, 2022 at Campsite #5
Gorgeous site. Really only big enough tent pad for 1 tent. The tent pad flooded, so we had to move to campsite 9 for one night. Great site if it isnt raining.
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@RichardB341941 · Camped on Jun 24, 2022 at Campsite #5
It was as fun and enjoyable as it was when I was a kid.
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@ChrisH3497025 · Camped on Apr 14, 2022 at Campsite #5
Watch out for the wind and the lack of shade. Hike was great, minus the lack of shade shade and the intense winds
@JoanMFB95C1AFC · Camped on Mar 2, 2022 at Campsite #5
We loved our campsite here. We had to walk in from the road and there were paths to several other campsites along the way but we could not see or hear our neighbors at all. Very nice setting.
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@ThomasL386 · Camped on Nov 18, 2021 at Campsite #5
Good weather, nice hikers, challenging hikes. Pretty quiet campsites in evening.
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