National Park Service · Guadalupe Mountains Wilderness Area · TX

Bush Mountain Wilderness Campground

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ReservableAccess

5Sites

The place

A Wilderness Use Permit is required for all use of these campsites. A favorite of many for the exceptional vistas and western sunsets. Though the campsites at Bush Mountain are semi-protected from high winds, backpackers will find hiking on the exposed trails to reach the campground difficult during periods of high wind activity. Bush Mountain Campground is 6.2 miles from Pine Springs Trailhead via the Tejas and Bush Mountain Trails. Five designated campsites are defined by tent pads.

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

Permit Reservation Fee$6.00

Permit Per-Person-Per-Night Recreation Fee$6.00

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Your representative

This campground sits in TX-23. This member’s public-lands record →

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