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Pine Springs Campground

TX · Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Pine Springs Campground is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 12 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in March (9/10) and eases to its lowest in July (2/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan7
  2. Feb8
  3. Mar9
  4. Apr8
  5. May6
  6. Jun4
  7. Jul2
  8. Aug2
  9. Sep5
  10. Oct8
  11. Nov8
  12. Dec8
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (March), arrivals are lightest on Monday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 22 tent-only sites
  • 16 RV sites
  • 3 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 50 ft

Activities: AMPHITHEATER, BACKPACKING, BIRDING, GUIDED INTERPRETIVE WALKS, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, PICNICKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, VISITOR CENTER, WILDLIFE VIEWING, CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, WILDERNESS, STAR GAZING, CAMPING, DAY USE AREA, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, EVENING PROGRAMS, HIKING

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Pine Springs Campground?

Guadalupe Mountains National Park group campsite fees are $60.00 per night. Group site occupancy requires a minimum of 10 persons and is limited to a maximum of 20 persons per site. Groups larger than 20 persons are required to obtain a Special Use Permit 3 weeks prior to your visit. To begin the SUP process, click here.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

Location

Where it is