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Guadalupe Mountains National Park is open year-round and offers a variety of outdoor activities including backpacking, camping, and hiking. While most trails and both of the park's campgrounds are available for use anytime, park facilities have posted hours, and several park locations are designated as day-use only.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park observes Mountain Time. Your cellular phone may not be reliable. The following offers specific information about various park locations and their operating hours: Visitor Center(s)Pine Springs Visitor Center
The Pine Springs Visitor Center is open year-round, closing on New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. When staffing levels or scheduling needs require, this visitor center may close for a lunch break from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Mountain time. Closures & Seasonal ExceptionsHolidays2025–2026
Dog Canyon Ranger StationClosed today
The Dog Canyon Ranger Station is open intermittently depending on staff availability. Staff and volunteers may be in the area and not necessarily inside the station. Closures & Seasonal ExceptionsHolidays2025–2026
McKittrick Canyon Visitor CenterClosed today
McKittrick Canyon is open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mountain Time. The gate at the highway is closed and locked at 5:00 PM. All visitors must be out of the area by 5:00 PM. The McKittrick Canyon Visitor Center restrooms are open daily. The trailhead is immediately through the breezeway. View the outside exhibits and video. The visitor center is open intermittently depending on staff availability. 
What time is it?
Guadalupe Mountains is in the Mountain Time Zone; it is likely that your smart phone will display the time incorrectly during your visit. 
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Last updated: July 25, 2023
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Contact Info
Mailing Address:
400 Pine Canyon
Salt Flat,
TX
79847
Phone:
915-828-3251
Voicemail messages are responded to within five business days.