No gas, food, ice or supplies available in park. Closest facilities are 35 miles northeast in White's City, New Mexico. Water available at trailheads. There is no water in park's backcountry. There are 80 plus miles of trails, ranging in difficulty from easy to strenuous.
Trails are rocky and often steep and rugged.
Trails lead to Guadalupe Peak, around the base of El Capitan, up into the high country and across the top of the escarpment, and into McKittrick Canyon. Self-guided nature trails are located at McKittrick Canyon, Pinery trail at Pine Springs and Indian Meadow Trail at Dog Canyon. See the Hiking Page for more info. Horseback Horses are allowed on most trails but there are no rental stables nearby. There are free corrals in the park.