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Can I Take My Dog? - Guadalupe Mountains National Park

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Can I Take My Dog?

Guadalupe Mountains National Park
1-1 Hours
Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter
Pets: Yes
Fees: Yes

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Access Requirements

Unknown
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Weather forecast

61°F 16°C · Mostly Cloudy
Weather alerts active

Best Time to Visit

Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter
Based on official activity seasons

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Current park status

6 active alerts
Park Closure

Temporary Closure of McKittrick Canyon Due to Wildland Fire Activity

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The McKittrick Canyon section of Guadalupe Mountains National Park will be temporarily closed due to wildland fire activity. This includes all day use areas and the McKittrick Ridge, Wilderness Ridge and Mescalero wilderness campgrounds.
Park Closure

Temporary Closure of Pine Springs Trailhead Parking Lot

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Starting the evening of Sunday 8/16/26 with an anticipated completion on Saturday 8/22/26, a paving project will be taking place in the Pine Springs area of Guadalupe Mountains National Park. During this closure there will be no parking at the Pine Springs Trailhead. Those that want to hike trails such as Devils Hall or Guadalupe Peak must park at the visitor center and follow a .25-mile path to the trailhead. Wilderness permit holders will also need to park at the visitor center.
Park Closure

Temporary Closure of Pine Springs Trailhead Parking Lot

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Starting the evening of Sunday 8/10/26 with an anticipated completion on Saturday 8/15/26, a paving project will be taking place in the Pine Springs area of Guadalupe Mountains National Park. During this closure there will be no parking at the Pine Springs Trailhead. Those that want to hike trails such as Devils Hall or Guadalupe Peak must park at the visitor center and follow a .25-mile path to the trailhead. Wilderness permit holders will also need to park at the visitor center.
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Park Store To Go Cashless

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Starting August 14th, 2025 the park store will go cashless. All major credit cards, debit cards and mobile electronic payments will be accepted.
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Williams Ranch Road Closed

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The Williams Ranch Road is currently impassable and closed to public access due to unsafe conditions.
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Caution

Devil's Hall is a Strenuous Hike

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The hike to Devil's Hall is rated as strenuous. The portion of the route in the wash requires rock scrambling and is dangerous when wet or if water is present. The wash surface is loose gravel and rocks and may be unstable.
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About this activity

Opportunities for pets are limited. Leashed pets may walk on the short Pine Springs Campground connector trail or along the Pinery Trail from the visitor center to the Butterfield Stage Station.

Opportunities for pets are limited. Leashed pets may walk on the short Pine Springs Campground connector trail or along the Pinery Trail from the visitor center to the Butterfield Stage Station.

Leashed pets are allowed:

  • The Pine Springs Campground connector trail to the Pine Springs Visitor Center or along the Pinery Trail from the visitor center to the Butterfield Stage Station.
  • On and within 30 feet of paved and unpaved park roads open for public vehicular use.
  • In parking areas.
  • In established picnic areas.
  • In frontcountry developed campgrounds.
     

At Guadalupe Mountains, pets are prohibited:

  • in park buildings

  • in restrooms

  • at public programs

  • in the backcountry

  • on ALL park trails except the Pinery Trail and the Pine Springs Campground connector trail.

Learn more about pet policies and restrictions in the park. 

Because of the harsh desert environment, at Guadalupe Mountains, opportunities for pets are limited. 

Activity details

Location
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Duration
1-1 Hours
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Time of day
Day
Pets
Yes
Fees
Yes
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Weather forecast

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Flood Watch
Tonight
61°F16°C
Mostly Cloudy
E 10 mph16 km/h Rain: 8%
Tuesday
72°F22°C
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 13 mph20 km/h Rain: 26%
Tuesday Night
58°F14°C
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 23 mph36 km/h Rain: 64%
Wednesday
63°F17°C
Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 15 mph24 km/h Rain: 89%
Wednesday Night
57°F14°C
Showers And Thunderstorms
E 5 mph8 km/h Rain: 89%
Thursday
66°F19°C
Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 5 mph8 km/h Rain: 80%
Forecast data provided by the National Weather Service.
Last updated: Sep 21, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Official forecast
Forecasts can change and local conditions may vary. Check official weather alerts and park guidance before your visit.

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Tonight
61°F16°C
Mostly Cloudy

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 0 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

E 10 mph16 km/h Rain: 8%
Tuesday
72°F22°C
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

E 13 mph20 km/h Rain: 26%
Tuesday Night
58°F14°C
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

E 23 mph36 km/h Rain: 64%
Wednesday
63°F17°C
Showers And Thunderstorms

Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 5 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

SE 15 mph24 km/h Rain: 89%
Wednesday Night
57°F14°C
Showers And Thunderstorms

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

E 5 mph8 km/h Rain: 89%
Thursday
66°F19°C
Showers And Thunderstorms

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

SE 5 mph8 km/h Rain: 80%
Thursday Night
57°F14°C
Showers And Thunderstorms

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

E 3 mph4 km/h Rain: 80%
Friday
67°F19°C
Showers And Thunderstorms

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.

SE 3 mph4 km/h Rain: 75%
Friday Night
58°F14°C
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

E 3 mph4 km/h Rain: 75%
Saturday
72°F22°C
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

0 mph0 km/h Rain: 41%
Saturday Night
60°F16°C
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

0 mph0 km/h Rain: 21%
Sunday
74°F23°C
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

A slight chance of rain showers before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

0 mph0 km/h Rain: 20%
Sunday Night
61°F16°C
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

0 mph0 km/h Rain: 20%
Monday
73°F23°C
Chance Rain Showers

A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

NE 3 mph4 km/h Rain: 30%

Weather alerts

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued September 21 at 10:08AM MDT until September 24 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico, including the following areas, Central Lea, Eddy County Plains, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County and Northern Lea and southwest Texas, including the following areas, Eastern Culberson, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet, Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A surge of tropical moisture and multiple upper-level disturbances will bring a threat of heavy rainfall and flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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Weather, wind, precipitation and temperature can vary by location and time. Prepare appropriate clothing and equipment and check official alerts and park guidance.

Forecasts can change and local conditions may vary. Check official weather alerts and park guidance before your visit.

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