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Guadalupe Mountains in March

March is the busiest time to visit Guadalupe Mountains — busier than February, busier than April.

Crowd score

How busy it gets

10/10
Peak

The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.

About 100% 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 March visits vs. the year

March (typical)36,098
Peak — March36,098
Quietest — August8,110

Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Weather

March weather

Avg high
63°F
Avg low
40°F
Precipitation
0.5"
Sunrise
6:09 AM
Sunset
6:07 PM
Daylight
12h

Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, PINE SPRINGS, TX US

What's open

Guadalupe Mountains in March: 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

JanFeb10MarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Alternatives

Quieter nearby in March

FAQ

Guadalupe Mountains in March

How busy is Guadalupe Mountains in March?

March rates 10/10 for crowds (Peak) at Guadalupe Mountains National Park — about 100% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 36,098.

What is the weather like at Guadalupe Mountains in March?

In March, Guadalupe Mountains averages a high of 63°F and a low of 40°F, with about 0.5 inches of precipitation.