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Guadalupe Mountains National Park |
The park is located in west central Texas by the New Mexico border |
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| Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a unique ecosystem well worth planning a family vacation around. Besides the rare beauty you will find in such a diverse single national park, there is plenty of outdoor adventure for everyone. Come and explore the wilderness areas and do some backcountry camping. You’ll find tremendous bird watching opportunities as well as backpacking trails, hiking trails, photography options for that great outdoor picture, wildlife viewing, and one of the finest examples of ancient marine fossil reefs in the world. Guadalupe Mountains has two corral facilities one at Frijole Ranch near the main visitor center, and one at Dog Canyon. Horses are limited to day use only. Check below for great Guadalupe Mountains National Park information.
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Uniqueness - Rising from the desert, this mountain mass called Guadalupe Mountains National Park, contains portions of the world's most extensive and significant Permian limestone fossil reef. Also featured are a ... (click here for more)
Facts - Guadalupe Mountains National Park was authorized October 15, 1966. In 1972 the park was finally established. In November 1978, Congress designated 46,850 acres of wilderness in Guadalupe Mountains Nat... (click here for more)
Environmental Impact - From a Permian reef, to Ice Age forests, to today’s desert lowlands and high country woodlands, the Guadalupe Mountains have experienced dramatic changes. As a wilderness, change is recognized as a va... (click here for more)
Be Equipped - Guadalupe has relatively hot summers, calm, mild autumn weather, and cool to cold weather in winter and early spring. Snow storms, freezing rain, or fog can occur in winter or early spring. Frequent h... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - Five species of rattlesnakes occur in the park. The largest is the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox), frequently seen on McKittrick Canyon Road and rocky washes in the lowlands. The att... (click here for more)
Fees - Entrance fees are $7.00/ 7 days per person.
Camping fees for families are $8.00 per night per site, $4.00 for Golden Age and Golden Access Passport holders. There is no discount for Golden Eagle o... (click here for more)
Camping - There are 10 Backcountry Campgrounds open year round allowing for winter camping. For those who wish to enjoy an arduous backpacking experience there are 10 primitive backcountry camping grounds avail... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - Big Bend National Park is 269 miles away, Carlsbad Caverns National Park is 42 miles away, Chamizal National Memorial is 110 miles away, Fort Davis National Historic Site is 140 miles away, Brantley L... (click here for more)
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