Photo: NPS/Bieri

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Pine Top Wilderness Campground

8 sites · $6 · Reservations · No RVs

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About Pine Top Wilderness

A Wilderness Use Permit is required for all use of these campsites. Pine Top is the backcountry campground in closest proximity to the Bowl and offers excellent views of the park's highest peaks. Pine Top is an excellent choice for a single night backpack trip. It is 3.9 miles from Pine Springs Trailhead via the Tejas and Bush Mountain Trails. Elevation gain is 2,300 feet. Though secluded in trees, Pine Top is susceptible to high winds & lightning. Eight designated campsites are defined by tent pads.

Photos

A hardened dirt surface in a rocky mountain landscape
The tent pads allow for camp sites to limit impact on the landscape of the park. · NPS Photo
A hardened dirt surface for tents with rocks beyond and a tree above
Tent pad areas are cleared of rocks to create level surfaces for camping. · NPS Photo
A square hardened surface in a forested area
Camping must be confined to the provided tent pads. · NPS Photo
a trail leads to a shaded square surface for a tent in a forested area
Some tent pads are more private and have shade · NPS Photo
mountains can be seen in the background of a hardened surface fore a tent
Some tent pads have views of the surrounding area. · NPS photo

Campsites

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

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Clear
Wed, Nov 11
Tonight
39°F
Clear
Sunny
Thu, Nov 12
Day
52°F
Sunny
Mostly Clear
Thu, Nov 12
Night
39°F
Mostly Clear
Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Fri, Nov 13
Day
54°F
Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri, Nov 13
Night
41°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Sat, Nov 14
Day
48°F
Partly Sunny
Partly Cloudy
Sat, Nov 14
Night
41°F
Partly Cloudy
Sunny
Sun, Nov 15
Day
48°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.