Guadalupe Mountains National Park1
Campsite #1 at Pine Springs Campground, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, TX
$20
Tent Site #1
| Walk-In | 6 people |
| 2 | good |
4/17
Campsite #1 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 64% |
| 4 star | | 24% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@RebeccaD338A54 · Camped on Dec 23, 2025 at Campsite #1
The tent campsites have a short walk from the parking to the tent pad. Each site is separated so you don't feel like you're immediately next to the other campers. Water and restrooms are a short walk away, and the location is excellent for access to the visitors' center and trails.
@MarkA9878568 · Camped on Dec 19, 2025 at Campsite #1
Very nice trail and view but can get very windy.
@SarahE8060821 · Camped on Nov 14, 2025 at Campsite #1
Disappointed there were no bears. Very glad the park reopened just in time for our visit :)Guadalupe Peak hike was amazing.
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@JustinD1400006 · Camped on Aug 6, 2025 at Campsite #1
It was a cool high altitude desert campground with perfect access to the Guadalupe mountains. We arrived late but had no problem setting up camp and having ample parking.
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@UweME6E19B1C6D · Camped on Jul 29, 2025 at Campsite #1
A well maintained campground.
@BrandonB861330 · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #1
Very nice and well maintained. Some sites are a little close to one another. Restrooms were clean and close. Trailhead access is a breeze.
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@MicheleNCE4D74 · Camped on Feb 18, 2025 at Campsite #1
I stayed in the tent campground and it was lovely, everything you could want from a campground. It was quiet and there werent any lights from RVs running all night long since it was tents only. Bathrooms with heat and running water were a short walk away, as was a sink for washing dishes. Plus youre right at the trailhead for a bunch of hikes and a very short drive from the visitors center.
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@KennethB453248 · Camped on Sep 5, 2024 at Campsite #1
The campground is right next to a busy highway with a major hill, so I had to listen to the air brakes on semis all night. Otherwise it would have been a nice campground, but I expected peace and quiet in a national park.Don't camp here without ear plugs!
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@ChristopherB30 · Camped on May 8, 2024 at Campsite #1
Fantastic camp grounds. Well maintained and well spaced out. The flush toilets were down, but that is totally understandable. The pit toilets were very clean and well stocked. Easy to find. Great views. Im glad they had a water fill station that was running!
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@LindaK3043012 · Camped on Apr 8, 2024 at Campsite #1
Small campground (which we love) with good restroom/dish sink/trash amenities. Very convenient parking for campsites. Campsites are spaced pretty well. You can hear cars on the main road but that is minimal at night. Convenient to visitor center and trailhead. The ranger on duty at the information desk could have been more knowledgeable about the trail details. The NPS brochure doesn't describe trails like ones we've gotten at other parks but there is a sheet with some details on the board outside the visitor center.
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@alann2484318 · Camped on Mar 17, 2024 at Campsite #1
Great park! Clean bathrooms, nice and tidy campsites. Awesome trails! The only downside is there is no shower. But drinking water is available as well as the sink for dirty dishes next to the bathroom building.
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@RandiM711AC356 · Camped on Feb 17, 2024 at Campsite #1
We booked tent site #1 for two nights in mid-February. The location felt secluded even though the other tent sites weren't far away. We had a great view of the surrounding mountains and easy access to the trails in the area.
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@StacieA06070F3 · Camped on Nov 26, 2023 at Campsite #1
Guadalupe Mountains NP is a hidden gem. Go visit and enjoy!
Excellent
@MollyS9792971 · Camped on Jun 2, 2023 at Campsite #1
Great campsite. Very secluded. Parking facilities.
Friendly and helpful staff :)
Friendly and helpful staff :)
@BradC8878086 · Camped on May 23, 2023 at Campsite #1
Nice little campground with water and a nice bathroom at the trailhead. Tent spot #1 was a bit
Of a trail walk around #2 but the site was nice
Of a trail walk around #2 but the site was nice
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@JoshuaB6443830 · Camped on May 12, 2023 at Campsite #1
What a great campground! There was quite a bit of distance from other campsites and the one i was staying in. I did have quite a few sand flees bothering on my first night so i'd recommend bringing bug spray. There was no camp host, the neighbors played music on some speakers but it wasnt too bad. Absolutly beatiful campsite. I would recommend tent camping here over RV or car camping due to the additional view/privacy that the tent sites provide.
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@Catherine28187 · Camped on Apr 16, 2023 at Campsite #1
Nice tent sites! We liked the privacy of site 1. We’d also recommend sites 2 and 18.
We hiked Guadalupe Peak which is a tough but beautiful hike.
We hiked Guadalupe Peak which is a tough but beautiful hike.
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@Catherine28187 · Camped on Apr 16, 2023 at Campsite #1
Nice tent sites! We liked the privacy of site 1. Wed also recommend sites 2 and 18. We hiked Guadalupe Peak which is a tough but beautiful hike.
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@GeorgeC007DA80 · Camped on Mar 5, 2023 at Campsite #1
The campsites were a little far away from the parking spaces than I expected, but the campsites themselves were good.The potable water source was hard to find because it was just not well marked. However, once I found the source, it was a wonderful fountain source for bottle filling.The reservation system worked perfectly.
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@AshleyC2783007 · Camped on Feb 9, 2023 at Campsite #1
This whole park is pretty rough. Unless you are in excellent shape, most of the trails will be too difficult for you. The weather was terribly cold, but I came in February, so that is on me. Pine Springs campground is a little rough. Most of the campsites you have to park your car and hike into a little ways. No BBQ and no bear box, so bring a camping stove and keep all your food in the car. I personally won't be returning to this park unless I come in an RV. Beautiful park with beautiful views, but again it's tough stuff.
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@RobertE4617436 · Camped on Dec 27, 2022 at Campsite #1
Very easy to find and navigate. Definitely worth the experience.
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@DavidW7736336 · Camped on Oct 17, 2022 at Campsite #1
Amazingly clean campground and trails. Volunteers and staff were all very engaged and helpful. Hiked Devil's Hall, McKittrick Canyon, Guadalupe Peak and Frijole Ranch / Smith Spring trails. All beautiful!
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@KevinM8804744 · Camped on Oct 1, 2022 at Campsite #1
Awesome campsite! Right at the foot of the mountain. For sure a skunk and that was pretty cool!
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@TreyW1D6D463B3 · Camped on Jun 21, 2022 at Campsite #1
This is an excellent campground and we really enjoyed our visit! We stayed in site 1 which we think was the most private, though a bit of a walk with our equipment. Well worth it.
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