Guadalupe Mountains · December
Guadalupe Mountains in December
December is a busy time to visit Guadalupe Mountains — busier than November, busier than January.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
Approaching peak season — expect full lots by mid-morning and busy overlooks.
About 66% 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 December visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
December weather
- Avg high
- 54°F
- Avg low
- 33°F
- Precipitation
- 0.8"
- Sunrise
- 6:52 AM
- Sunset
- 4:57 PM
- Daylight
- 10.1h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, PINE SPRINGS, TX US
What's open
Guadalupe Mountains in December: 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 December
FAQ
Guadalupe Mountains in December
How busy is Guadalupe Mountains in December?
December rates 7/10 for crowds (Busy) at Guadalupe Mountains National Park — about 66% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 23,894.
What is the weather like at Guadalupe Mountains in December?
In December, Guadalupe Mountains averages a high of 54°F and a low of 33°F, with about 0.8 inches of precipitation.