The Cutoff Ridge Fire is burning in the Guadalupe Mountains Wilderness on the western escarpment of the park. The fire is approx 250 acres, posing no threat to life or property at this time. The fire was discovered yesterday and is being monitored by ground crews and air support.

The Cutoff Ridge Fire is burning slowly in the Guadalupe Mountains Wilderness. It remains within the 2016 Coyote Fire footprint and is currently ~ 430 acres. Crews are creating handline and monitoring fire activity. Closures remain in place; more info: bit.ly/GUMO2023Closur…

The Cutoff Ridge Fire is currently 430 acres & remains in the 2016 Coyote Fire footprint. It is the 3rd time most of this area has seen fire in the last 15 years. This fire history continues to minimize the Fire’s speed and intensity. Photo: The Cutoff Ridge Fire looking south.

Wednesday, December 6th, the Pine Springs Visitor Center will have no water or operational bathrooms from 8 am-12 pm. The bathrooms located at the Pine Springs Trailhead will be operational.

It's a beautiful day at Guadalupe Mountains National Park. And we are busy!! What is your PLAN B when you arrive and the parking lots are full? Because guess what? They are already full!

Good Morning! It is Day Two of Spring Break! Check out our weather, and our WIND! Did you know the wind on top of Guadalupe Peak is at least 10 MPH faster than at the Visitor Center? We have A LOT of great hikes, discover a new trail! HIKE SMART!

Enjoying a hike at Guadalupe Mountains National Park takes some planning. Be sure you are prepared to hike in the desert at elevations over 5,600 feet! Carry the Ten Essentials and stay safe!

Happy Earth Day! Even if you can't visit us during National Park Week there are great ways to get involved from your own home. Check out the link below for ways you can practice conservation at home. nps.gov/subjects/conne…

The National Park Service (NPS) invites public thoughts and ideas on the initial stages of a frontcountry management planning process for Guadalupe Mountains National Park. More information and meeting links can be accessed via the project webpage parkplanning.nps.gov/GUMO_Frontcoun…

Emergency Water Conservation Measures are currently in place for the Pine Springs area. Bathrooms are located at the Pine Springs VC, Pine Springs Campground Tent Loop, & Frijole Ranch. Water bottle fill stations are located at the Pine Springs VC & Pine Springs Trailhead.

Join Volunteer Jonathan Saturday, May 11th for a guided bird hike in McKittrick Canyon. Meet at the McKittrick VC at 9am (Mountain Time) and plan on a bird-filled 2-3 hour hike.

As we finish celebrating Public Service Recognition Week, Guadalupe Mountains NP would like to thank all involved on April 27th who assisted an injured hiker: park volunteers and partner agencies including Carlsbad Caverns NP SAR, Dell Valley EMS, & Eddy County Fire & Rescue.

Work on replacing the well starts the week of May 19th. The Pine Springs Trailhead and RV Loop will be closed to all traffic staring the evening of May 18th. An alternate route to the trailhead starts at the Visitor Center Lot. All trails will be open.

Today, Sunday, May 19th, the Pine Springs Trailhead & RV Loop will be closed for Well Repair work. ALL trails are open & an alternate route to the Guadalupe Peak, Devils Hall, El Capitan, & Tejas Trails start from the Pine Springs Visitor Center, adding a total of 1.4 miles.

In the words of Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld, Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site. The day ends Well, with 72 lengths of pipe successfully pulled out of the ground.

Fantastic news! And just in time for the unofficial start of summer! The well pump replacement project at Pine Springs has been completed and we are once again able to produce water. All water restrictions, temporary closures, and trail re-routes are lifted at this time.

Happy Friday! It's a great day to be surprised by the beauty of the desert in bloom!

Stage 2 (Elevated) Fire Restrictions Issued May 28, 2024 No use of fire, charcoal, or propane grills within the park. No outdoor smoking throughout the park, except inside personal vehicles. Current conditions: nps.gov/gumo/planyourv…

Monday, July 22nd, the Pine Springs Visitor Center will close at 2 pm for Staff Development Training.

Good Morning! The Visitor Center will have a delayed opening today, Monday, the 18th. We will open at 10 am! Winter weather has arrived! The roads are icy, please drive carefully.