Pine Springs Campground
Guadalupe Mountains National Park — hiking
Location: Salt Flat, TX, TX
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$60 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (1034 reviews)
Season: Year-round
The Pine Springs RV campground is not a traditional campground. Be aware, this is a paved parking lot. The area shares a popular and busy trailhead accessing four major trails.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/pine-springs-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Prime location for accessing four major trails in Guadalupe Mountains National Park with convenient amenities including showers and dump station. Excellent base for hikers at an affordable $20/night rate.
Wildlife alert: Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Mule Deer, Ringtail, American Badger, Mountain Bluebird, and Desert Box Turtle present in area.
Insider tips for Pine Springs Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Understand this is a paved parking lot shared with day-use hikers, not a traditional secluded campground Review individual site details on Recreation.gov for allowable equipment and vehicle requirements before reserving
Skip Pine Springs Campground if: You want solitude — area experiences heavy day-use foot traffic and parking lot congestion from hikers. You need full RV hookups — most sites have no hookups; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer a quiet camping experience away from visitor center activity.
Best time to visit Pine Springs Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though RIDB notes seasonal operations — verify dates before booking..
Nearby campgrounds: Frijole Horse Corral Campground (Salt Flat, TX), Dog Canyon Campground (Salt Flat, NM).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pine Springs Campground
Cell signal at Pine Springs Campground (Salt Flat, TX): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
The Pine Springs RV campground is not a traditional campground. Be aware, this is a paved parking lot. The area shares a popular and busy trailhead accessing four major trails.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Understand this is a paved parking lot shared with day-use hikers, not a traditional secluded campground
Review individual site details on Recreation.gov for allowable equipment and vehicle requirements before reserving
Campground operates year-round, though RIDB notes seasonal operations — verify dates before booking.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The Pine Springs area of Guadalupe Mountains National Park is located on the north side of US Hwy 62/180 near Mile Post 130. From Interstate 10, take the Van Horn, Texas exit. Follow TX Hwy 54 (56 miles/17 km) north to the intersection of US Hwy 62/180. Turn east on 62/180 and travel (9 miles/14.5 km) to the park. From El Paso, TX, follow US Hwy 62/180 east for (110 miles/177 km) to the park. From Carlsbad, NM, take US Hwy 62/180 west for (55 miles/88.5 km) to the park.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Guadalupe Mountains National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Guadalupe Mountains National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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