Guadalupe Mountains · October
Guadalupe Mountains in October
October is a good time to visit Guadalupe Mountains — busier than September, about as busy as November.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
A comfortable middle ground: some company on popular trails, but no gridlock.
About 58% 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 October visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
October weather
- Avg high
- 72°F
- Avg low
- 50°F
- Precipitation
- 1.3"
- Sunrise
- 6:03 AM
- Sunset
- 5:26 PM
- Daylight
- 11.4h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, PINE SPRINGS, TX US
What's open
Guadalupe Mountains in October: 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 October
FAQ
Guadalupe Mountains in October
How busy is Guadalupe Mountains in October?
October rates 6/10 for crowds (Moderate) at Guadalupe Mountains National Park — about 58% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 21,081.
What is the weather like at Guadalupe Mountains in October?
In October, Guadalupe Mountains averages a high of 72°F and a low of 50°F, with about 1.3 inches of precipitation.