Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Regulations on 30 October 2026

Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.

These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.

• Prohibited all year

  Climbing · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • - Parkwide Rock Climbing Closure

  Technical Rock Climbing is prohibited in ALL areas of the park.

  Published by National Park Service, 9 Jan 2026 · Guadalupe Mountains National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, January 2026

• Prohibited all year

  Caving · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • - Caves and Rock Shelters

  All caves and rock shelters are closed to entry. No person shall enter any cave or passageway of any cave.

  Published by National Park Service, 9 Jan 2026 · Guadalupe Mountains National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, January 2026

• Regulated

  Camping & bivouac · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • - Camping is prohibited in all areas excepting designated campsites in developed campgrounds and Wilderness campgrounds. This prohibition includes car camping in any parking lot.

  Published by National Park Service, 9 Jan 2026 · Guadalupe Mountains National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, January 2026

• Regulated

  Hiking · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • - Guadalupe Mountains Wilderness Locations Closed to Entry

  The following areas are closed to all entry except for administrative use and permitted scientific research:

  • - South McKittrick Canyon, above the Hunter Line Cabin,
  • - Devil’s Den Canyon
  • - Middle McKittrick Canyon

  […]

  • - Off-trail hiking, boulder hopping, and climbing over and in rocks is not restricted in the park, except in McKittrick Canyon where use is restricted to the trail.

  Published by National Park Service, 9 Jan 2026 · Guadalupe Mountains National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, January 2026