Mescalero Wilderness Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park

This is primitive wilderness camping for backpackers. The site has 10 designated wilderness campgrounds with a total of 60 campsites.

Yes. All use of wilderness campsites requires a Wilderness Use Permit.

Yes. All water must be carried in, and water weight is the main factor limiting most backpacking trips to one or two nights.

Permits can be obtained at the Pine Springs Visitor Center.