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Closures Implemented In Guadalupe Mountains National Park Due To Fire Danger

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By Compiled From N... - June 28th, 2023

Heightened fire danger has led to a number of closures in Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas/NPS file

A number of closures are taking place Wednesday in Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas due to the ongoing heatwave that has greatly increased fire danger.

The following fire restrictions will be implemented at Guadalupe Mountains National Park:

  • Overnight camping at all 10 wilderness campgrounds within the park is prohibited and permitting of overnight trips in the wilderness is suspended until further notice.
  • All trails in the Guadalupe Mountains Wilderness are closed to public use. This includes all the following trails: Bear Canyon, Bowl, Blue Ridge, Bush Mountain, El Capitan, Foothills, Frijole, Juniper, Marcus, McKittrick Canyon, Permian Reef, Smith Spring, and Tejas.
  • The McKittrick Canyon Road, including the McKittrick Canyon Visitor Center are closed.
  • The Dog Canyon developed area, including the Indian Meadow Nature Trail and the Dog Canyon Campground, are closed.
  • The Frijole Ranch Road, the Frijole Horse Corral Campground, and the Frijole Ranch Museum are closed.
  • The Pine Springs area, including the Pine Springs Visitor Center, Campground, and Trailhead will remain open. Trails in the Pine Springs area open for day use only are Guadalupe Peak, Devil’s Hall, and Pinery. The Salt Basin Dunes trailhead and trail remain open; caution is advised due to heat risk.

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