Blue Ridge Wilderness Campground
Open year-round. Wilderness Use Permits required for all overnight camping, available through Recreation.gov up to 3 months in advance or first-come, first-served at Pine Springs Visitor Center up to 24 hours in advance. Permits must be picked up in person by 3:30 PM Mountain Time. Commercial toilet bags required (1 per person per night).
Flood Watch issued October 30 at 3:31AM MDT until October 30 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
* WHAT...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, Northern Lea and Southern Lea and Texas, including the following areas, Andrews, Borden, Central Brewster, Chinati Mountains, Chisos Basin, Crane, Davis Mountains, Davis Mountains Foothills, Dawson, Eastern Culberson, Ector, Gaines, Glasscock, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet, Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Howard, Loving, Lower Brewster County, Marfa Plateau, Martin, Midland, Mitchell, Pecos, Presidio Valley, Reagan, Reeves County Plains, Scurry, Terrell, Upton, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, Ward and Winkler. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * 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... - Deep moisture has spread over the entire area ahead of an approaching upper level storm system. Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing heavy rainfall over these areas. 1 to 3 inches of rainfall with locally higher totals will be possible, which could result in areas of flash flooding, especially urban areas where drainage is poor. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Blue Ridge Wilderness Campground sits in one of the most scenic and remote areas of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, surrounded by ponderosa pine and Douglas fir forests with wild roses and grassy meadows nearby. The five designated campsites offer solitude at high elevation in the Guadalupe Mountains Wilderness. Reaching Blue Ridge requires serious commitment. The shortest route is 7.8 miles via the Tejas and Blue Ridge Trails from Pine Springs Trailhead, with an alternate 8.9-mile approach via Tejas, Bush Mountain, and Blue Ridge Trails. Both routes climb over 2,000 feet through rocky terrain. All water must be packed in as no sources exist in the wilderness. This is true primitive camping. No toilets, water, or fire rings exist at the campground. Campfires are prohibited throughout the park; only containerized fuel stoves are permitted. All overnight campers must carry and use a landfill-safe commercial toilet bag system (minimum one bag per person per night) and pack out all waste and trash.
Directions
Access is via foot trail only from Pine Springs Trailhead. Take the Tejas Trail and Blue Ridge Trail for a 7.8-mile route, or the Tejas Trail to Bush Mountain Trail to Blue Ridge Trail for an 8.9-mile alternate route. Pine Springs Trailhead is located at the Pine Springs Visitor Center off US Highway 62/180.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $12 |
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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