State Park
Mescalero Wilderness Campground
Guadalupe Mountains National Park · Salt Flat, TX
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- Address:Salt Flat, TX
About
A backcountry use permit is required for all use of these campsites. This campground is near several trails leading in different directions, making it an excellent choice for a "base camp" while exploring the high country. (Listen for wild turkeys off in the distance.) Mescalero is situated in ponderosa pine and brush, and is on a slope overlooking a small drainage. Located on the Tejas trail, Mescalero is 6.2 miles from Pine Springs trailhead or 4.7 miles from Dog Canyon.
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Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Campground Rules
- No campfires allowed
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Trails at Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Mescalero Wilderness Campground
Trail
McKittrick Ridge
Texas
14.1 mi3,625 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Dog Canyon Campgrounds Trail
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0.7 mi118 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Bush Mountain
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12.5 mi4,810 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Hunter Peak
Texas
7.8 mi3,373 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Tejas Trail to Mckittrick Canyon
Texas
17.5 mi5,249 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Bush Mountain Trail to Blue Ridge Loop
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15.2 mi5,502 ftgain
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