Guadalupe Mountains · April
Guadalupe Mountains in April
April is a busy time to visit Guadalupe Mountains — quieter than March, busier than May.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
Approaching peak season — expect full lots by mid-morning and busy overlooks.
About 79% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical April visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
April weather
- Avg high
- 71°F
- Avg low
- 46°F
- Precipitation
- 0.5"
- Sunrise
- 5:30 AM
- Sunset
- 6:29 PM
- Daylight
- 13h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, PINE SPRINGS, TX US
What's open
Guadalupe Mountains in April: access
The Pine Springs area, including the campground, visitor center, trailhead, and associated parking areas are open and accessible all of the time during normal operations. Camping is permitted in designated campsites only.
Seasonal closures may apply:
- Information
Williams Ranch Road Closed
The Williams Ranch Road is currently impassable and closed to public access due to unsafe conditions.
Details on nps.gov →
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Caution
Devil's Hall is a Strenuous Hike
The hike to Devil's Hall is rated as strenuous. The portion of the route in the wash requires rock scrambling and is dangerous when wet or if water is present. The wash surface is loose gravel and rocks and may be unstable.
Details on nps.gov → - Information
Williams Ranch Road Closed
The Williams Ranch Road is currently impassable and closed to public access due to unsafe conditions.
Details on nps.gov → - Information
Park Store To Go Cashless
Starting August 14th, 2025 the park store will go cashless. All major credit cards, debit cards and mobile electronic payments will be accepted.
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Guadalupe Mountains crowds across the year
Alternatives
Quieter nearby in April
FAQ
Guadalupe Mountains in April
How busy is Guadalupe Mountains in April?
April rates 8/10 for crowds (Busy) at Guadalupe Mountains National Park — about 79% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 28,333.
What is the weather like at Guadalupe Mountains in April?
In April, Guadalupe Mountains averages a high of 71°F and a low of 46°F, with about 0.5 inches of precipitation.