Managed by the National Park Service, this forested wilderness campground requires advance reservations and prohibits pets entirely. Access involves hiking into the backcountry, as no vehicle camping is permitted at this remote site within the park boundaries.
The campground serves backpackers tackling multi-day treks through the Guadalupe Mountains, with sites scattered among trees that provide natural windbreaks. Water must be carried in, and all waste must be packed out following Leave No Trace principles. For those seeking drive-up options with more amenities, Tejas Wilderness Campground offers vehicle-accessible sites nearby.
Description
A backcountry use permit is required for all use of these campsites. The extra distance to the Tejas Wilderness Campground is worth the time for those who wish to stay in a more densely forested surrounding. The tall trees provide deep shade in the morning and late afternoon and protection from high winds aloft. Centrally located, the Tejas campground is 5.5 miles from Pine Springs trailhead or 6.2 miles from Dog Canyon.ADA Access: The Tejas Campground is a primitive camping area accessible only by foot trail.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundShumard Canyon Wilderness Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park is located in Texas
Directions
Tejas Wilderness Campground directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/gumo/planyourvisit/ts_wcg.htm.
Coordinates
31.9373519758303 N
104.85050922347 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 36 min from El Paso, TX
- 2 hrs 18 min from Las Cruces, NM
- 2 hrs 47 min from Odessa, TX
- 2 hrs 59 min from Midland, TX
