← Texas & the South Plains
Stop 14 · Days 440–441
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park, TXThe roof of Texas — an ancient fossil reef rising from the desert, the state's highest peak, and a canyon that blazes with fall color. The last stop before New Mexico.
Where to stay
Camp in the park or stay in Carlsbad, NM
Remote — the nearest beds are over the New Mexico line.
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You gotta eat this
Pack your own
No services in the park — bring food and water.
The days here
Each day opens its own hour-by-hour page
What this stop is made of
- National Parks & Forests