Photo: NPS/Bieri

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McKittrick Ridge Wilderness Campground

8 sites · $6 · Reservations · No RVs

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About McKittrick Ridge Wilderness

A Wilderness Use Permit is required for all use of these campsites. Travel through the beautiful McKittrick Canyon before beginning the very steep climb up to the ridge. From McKittrick Canyon Trailhead, the distance is 7.6 miles, with the elevation gain (significant for quite some distance) of over 2,700 feet. If you'd like to visit this beautiful ridge without quite the workout, begin instead at Dog Canyon.

Photos

A hardened surface for a tent in a forested location
McKittrick Ridge tent pads are located in cover a distance from the ridge · NPS/Bieri
A hardened surface for tents is located in dense cover
The tent pads have generally good shelter from the elements · NPS/Bieri
A hardened surface for a tent in a forested setting
The Mckitterick Ridge camping area is a short distance from the ridge. · NPS/Bieri
A hardened pad for a tent in full shade from trees.
McKittrick Ridge tent pads are in the trees a short distance from the ridge · NPS/Bieri
A hardened pad for a tent in the full shade of trees
McKittrick Ridge campsites have shade and shelter from some of the elements. · NPS/Bieri
A hardened surface for a tent under the trees
McKittrick Ridge campsites have tree cover. · NPS/Bieri
A hardened surface for tents in the midge of a forest
McKittrick Ridge tent site · NPS/Bieri
A hardened surface for a tent in a forest
McKittrick Ridge tent site · NPS/Bieri

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Clear
Wed, Nov 11
Tonight
40°F
Clear
Sunny
Thu, Nov 12
Day
56°F
Sunny
Mostly Clear
Thu, Nov 12
Night
41°F
Mostly Clear
Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Fri, Nov 13
Day
58°F
Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri, Nov 13
Night
43°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Sat, Nov 14
Day
50°F
Partly Sunny
Partly Cloudy
Sat, Nov 14
Night
42°F
Partly Cloudy
Sunny
Sun, Nov 15
Day
51°F
Sunny
Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

Rules

• A wilderness use permit is required before you occupy any wilderness campsite in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. • Use or discharge of firearms is prohibited. All wildlife is protected by federal law. Possession of other weapons, traps, or explosives is prohibited. • Camp fires are prohibited in the Guadalupe Mountains. Use containerized fuel stoves only. • Contain your trash and pack it out. • No pets on trails or in the backcountry. • To protect the landscape and prevent erosion, do not take shortcuts on trails. • Collecting or disturbing any natural or historical feature or object is prohibited. • Camp within designated sites. • The use of hammocks, slacklines, tarps or similar devices tied to natural and/or manmade features is prohibited. • The use of a landfill-safe commercial toilet bag system is required for all overnight wilderness permit holders. A minimum of one bag per person per night is required and proof of possession must be shown when permit is issued. • Do not feed wildlife.

Trails near camp

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.