Wilderness Ridge
Guadalupe Mountains National Park · Texas
Wilderness Ridge is one of the permitted entry points in Guadalupe Mountains National Park on recreation.gov. Its current demand score is 90/100. 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 (90/100)
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed in this area.
Popular trails nearby
- Guadalupe Peak Trail - 4.8 on AllTrails
- McKittrick Canyon Trail - 4.8 on AllTrails
- Bush Mountain Trail - 4.7 on AllTrails
- Bush Mountain Trail to Blue Ridge Loop - 4.6 on AllTrails
- Bush Mountain, Blue Ridge, and Marcus Trail Loop - 4.6 on AllTrails
Frequently asked questions
When do Wilderness Ridge 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 Wilderness Ridge 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 Wilderness Ridge?
The live demand score is 90/100. Odds of catching an opening are very low - dates are usually fully booked.
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
- Out of Park: Lincoln National Forest - North McKittrick Canyon - 1 mi away
- Out of Park: Lincoln National Forest - Guadalupe Ridge Trail - 3 mi away
- McKittrick Ridge - 3 mi away
- Out of Wilderness - Dog Canyon Campground (reserved separately) - 4 mi away
- Out of Park: Lincoln National Forest - 4 mi away
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