The Details
The world's finest Permian fossil reef exposed at the surface, rising above the West Texas desert.
When To Visit
Best Time To Visit
MONTH BY MONTHLate October–mid-November for McKittrick Canyon’s fall colors, or March–April for mild hiking weather.
Quiet except for McKittrick weekends in fall.
Spring winds regularly gust over 50 mph, summer highs reach the 90s–100s°F, and winter can bring snow and bitter cold on the peaks.
General patterns — conditions vary by year. Check current NPS alerts and road status before you go.
How Far
Park Entrances
SET YOUR LOCATIONNearest Airports
ESTIMATED DRIVE TO THE PARKDistances are rough estimates to the closest entrance. Check road and ferry conditions before you go.
What To Do
Top Things To Do
Where To Stay
Camping
Campgrounds inside the park are booked through Recreation.gov, and many fill months ahead.
FIND CAMPSITES ON RECREATION.GOV ↗Lodging & Nearby Towns
There’s no lodging inside this park, so most visitors stay in the nearby towns above.
Cool Facts & Figures
By The Numbers
Links
Plan Your Visit
OFFICIAL & TRUSTED SITESGuadalupe Mountains