Tejas

Guadalupe Mountains National Park · Texas

Tejas is one of the permitted entry points in Guadalupe Mountains National Park on recreation.gov. Its current demand score is 80/100. Permit Ranger watches this pass around the clock and alerts you the moment a sold-out date opens up.

When permits are released

First-come-first-served: each entry date's campsite quota opens 3 months ahead at 7:00 AM Pacific (rolling window, no lottery, no later drop). Permits are itinerary-based - every night of the trip books a specific backcountry campground.

Demand

Very high demand (80/100)

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed in this area.

Popular trails nearby

Frequently asked questions

When do Tejas permits open?

First-come-first-served: each entry date's campsite quota opens 3 months ahead at 7:00 AM Pacific (rolling window, no lottery, no later drop). Permits are itinerary-based - every night of the trip books a specific backcountry campground. Check the recreation.gov page for the exact on-sale details for your dates.

What if my dates are sold out?

Cancellations happen all season as plans change. Add Tejas to a trip window on Permit Ranger and you get an instant alert the moment a date you need opens back up.

How competitive is Tejas?

The live demand score is 80/100. Odds of catching an opening are low - most dates book up well ahead.

Does Permit Ranger book the permit for me?

No. Permit Ranger never books on your behalf. When a watched date opens, you get an alert with a direct link so you can book it yourself on recreation.gov.

Nearby passes

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