Guadalupe Mountains National Park
86,367
Acres
226,000/year
Annual Visitors
$15
Entry Fee
September through November, March through May
Best Time to Visit
National Park Service
National Park
Established on September 30, 1972, Guadalupe Mountains in far west Texas protects the world's most extensive Permian fossil reef, exposed after 250 million years of uplift and erosion. Guadalupe Peak at 8,751 feet is the highest point in Texas.
What Guadalupe Mountains Is Known For
Guadalupe Peak, highest point in Texas
McKittrick Canyon fall foliage
Permian fossil reef geology
El Capitan cliffs
Top Activities
Hiking Guadalupe Peak
Hiking McKittrick Canyon
Backpacking
Birdwatching
Stargazing
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