McKittrick Ridge Wilderness Campground

Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas

  • Fee per nightnot confirmed
  • SeasonSee dates below
  • RV length (some sites)not listed
  • Drinking waterno
  • Electricno

At a glance: No electric hookups, drinking water or showers. Not listed: flush toilets and maximum RV length.

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McKittrick Ridge Wilderness Campground in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas
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  • Electric hookups No
  • Drinking water No
  • Flush toilets Not listed
  • Showers No
  • Dump station No
  • Water hookups at sites Not listed
  • Sewer hookups Not listed
  • Tent sites Yes
  • RV / trailer sites Not listed
  • Reservable online Yes

Sites, fees and season

Campsites
8
Elevation
7,639 ft
Open season
Wilderness Campgrounds may close due to emergency, maintenance work, or resource protection concerns. (as listed by National Park Service, Oct 26, 2026)
Listed fees
  • $6.00 per person per night - Permit Per-Person-Per-Night Recreation Fee
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Location and nearby campgrounds

Location on the map · Driving directions · 31.97435, -104.80823 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)

From the official listing description, directions and rules

A Wilderness Use Permit is required for all use of these campsites. Travel through the beautiful McKittrick Canyon before beginning the very steep climb up to the ridge. From McKittrick Canyon Trailhead, the distance is 7.6 miles, with the elevation gain (significant for quite some distance) of over 2,700 feet. If you'd like to visit this beautiful ridge without quite the workout, begin instead at Dog Canyon.

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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
FactSourceFetched from the source
CampsitesNational Park ServiceOct 26, 2026
Reservable onlineNational Park ServiceOct 26, 2026
Tent sitesNational Park ServiceOct 26, 2026
Electric hookupsNational Park ServiceOct 26, 2026
Drinking waterNational Park ServiceOct 26, 2026
ShowersNational Park ServiceOct 26, 2026
Dump stationNational Park ServiceOct 26, 2026
ElevationUSGS elevation (EPQS)Oct 26, 2026
Open seasonNational Park ServiceOct 26, 2026
Official pageNational Park ServiceOct 26, 2026
Official reservationsNational Park ServiceOct 26, 2026

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