Tejas Wilderness Campground
Open year-round. Wilderness use permit required for all overnight stays. Advanced reservations available through Recreation.gov up to three months ahead; walk-up permits available at Pine Springs Visitor Center daily 8:00 a.m. to noon. Commercial toilet bag system (WAG bag) required.
Flood Watch issued September 22 at 2:16AM MDT until September 24 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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 noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ today through late Wednesday night. * 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 deep tropical moisture and multiple upper level disturbances will bring numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms capable of producing rounds of heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Tejas Wilderness Campground is a primitive backcountry camping area centrally located within Guadalupe Mountains National Park's wilderness. The campground sits in a densely forested area where tall trees provide deep shade during morning and late afternoon hours and offer protection from the high winds common at elevation. An old ranch-era water tank is located near the sites. The campground is accessible only by foot trail, requiring a minimum 5.5-mile hike from Pine Springs trailhead or 6.2 miles from Dog Canyon, with at least 2,000 feet of elevation gain on rocky terrain. This remoteness rewards backpackers seeking solitude in a high-country forest environment. All campers must obtain a wilderness use permit and carry all drinking water, as none is available at the site. A commercial landfill-safe toilet bag system is mandatory. Campfires are strictly prohibited throughout the park; only containerized fuel stoves may be used for cooking.
Directions
From Pine Springs trailhead, hike 5.5 miles via the Tejas Trail. From Dog Canyon, hike 6.2 miles. Both routes require at least 2,000 feet of elevation gain on rocky terrain.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $6 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (915) 828-3251 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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