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David
1 week ago
Tent
With pets
Just south of Guadeloupe National Park and its peaks. Beautiful. Others have mentioned Hwy 62 noise, which is "always there," but not a real detriment to the desert experience. Basically we loved the site/experience. Wes was very helpful in advance of our stay. I would say that I may not understand the fire ban. I do "fire ecology," and at that site, if folks bring their own firewood, I see little chance for problem even with high wind. There were even some decent fire pits already built. But people with more local knowledge would know way better. For future campers, the entrance gate may be a challenge. I work at a federal site where fence gates may have 3-4 different locks that reflect different users. At Good Guad I think I counted 16-17 locks at the gate. Maybe all necessary?? Don't know. I do know it would be confusing for many folks. So Wes, maybe provide a little more info to campers on what to expect at the gate?
Overall a GREAT night! Wes helped us in advance about arrival time, reservation, etc. Very clean sites. Totally recommend it. If you find trash from previous campers, pick it up.
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John
1 week ago
Tent
With pets
The camp is right off the highway in a beautiful location. It has an amazing view of the surrounding location and Guadalupe Peak and provided an incredible sunset/sunrise experience. It was the perfect combination of feeling private and remote while still being right outside the National Park. I highly recommend this spot and will be saving for future trips.
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Hanni
2 weeks ago
16 ft car
Beautiful location- nothing like sunrise & sunset with El Capitan in view. Glad we arrived pre-sunset which is definitely recommended. Better views than BLM land nearby. We hiked Guadalupe peak and drive was <20 min in total.
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Michael
2 weeks ago
Tent
Beautiful spot with great views of the mountains. Campsite had exactly what we needed to clear a spot for our tent.
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Jordan
3 weeks ago
16 ft car
With pets
Great spot to for a an overnight or two of visiting the nearby National Parks. The picnic tables were spaced far enough away so you didn’t feel close to any neighbors. Was clean and exactly what we needed.
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3 weeks ago
Tent
This site is right off the highway, but it feel remote with open skies and views of El Capitan and Guadalupe Peak. The sunsets are unreal and we enjoyed our stay out here away from the crowds.
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Brandon
November 2025
Tent
Great spot! Highly recommend if you can't get a spot at the park. Highly recommend a vehicle with some clearance if going here.
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Sarah
November 2025
16 ft car
Great directions, helpful staff, wonderful views, super quiet and dark.
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Priscila
November 2025
Tent
Had the best experience! We had the campground by ourself and felt safe! I love the views of the Guadalupe Mountains and how close we were to the park. Did hear the noise of cars passing by on the highway but it helped me fall asleep so I didn’t mind.
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Daniel
October 2025
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Tricia
October 2025
15 ft toy hauler
With kids
It’s a great camping spot and beautiful location. We had a wonderful night. The area was just as described. I would highly recommend!
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Michael
October 2025
16 ft pop-up camper
With pets
Absolutely loved this land and will without question return!! Wes was a fantastic host and fielded all my messages beautifully!!
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Austin
October 2025
Tent
Amazing views of El Capitan and surrounding landscapes. Very private and secluded, the stars were breathtaking.
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Lisa
October 2025
Tent
What an awesome location to relax, walk and take beautiful photos. If I lived closer, I think I would regularly go for a couple days just to enjoy the scenery.
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Jason
September 2025
Tent
I can not say enough about Good Gaud locations and Wes. My first day was at the 4WD spot. It is named 4WD for a reason. Do not attempt in a 2WD or a low clearance vehicle. As you are driving the trail back to it you may have to improvise at certain points due to washouts and ruts. Watch the weather. There are two ravines you will cross and I would imagine a downpour would leave you stranded until the water subsided. For this reason I got with Wes and move to the spots closer to the road the second day because of the increased rain chances. These spots have just as good of a view and the spots are spaced far enough apart. These are very accessible to any low clearance 2WD vehicle. As far as the road noise from the highway. Yes you will hear it but really not that noticeable and starts to die down around 5:00 pm. Overall, I would rate this as one of the best primitive spots I have stayed on HipCamp. Thanks again Wes for letting us use your property and you were great with the quick responses.
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John
September 2025
15 ft pop-up camper
Very nice place. Just off the highway so it’s easy to access.
Great view of the mountains.
Peaceful
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Jack
September 2025
Tent
Perfect place for RTT camping at Guadalupe Mountains!
The national park only allows tent and RV camping, and Wes’s property is a great location with enough space to park your Vehichle and have enough room for setting up camp. The views of El Capitan are incredible, and is a great thing to wake up to before the big hike!
The only thing to consider before you go camp out near the park is the weather. The area is out in the open, so make sure you plan your trip accordingly.
Wes is super responsive and supportive. Prices are reasonable. You gotta book the campsite!
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Bolton
September 2025
Tent
It was an awesome place to stay! Wes was an excellent host and helped us with our accommodations. Highly recommend if you like mountain views!
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Delaney
September 2025
Tent
With pets
We really enjoyed camping here with our rooftop tent over our truck! The views were insane! Really beautiful and quiet spot, only some minimal road noise. Highly recommend if you want the dispersed camping vibes!
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Gage
June 2025
Tent
We ended up booking this spot super last minute. Sun was already going down once we arrived, but didnt have any issues finding the entrance or campsite. There's a picnic table on site, some solar lights around the campsite parameter, and the tent sites are soft enough you wont have any trouble driving your stakes down. Like others have mentioned, you can hear the highway noise some, so bring earplugs if youre an extremely light sleeper. The noise didnt bother me any and never woke me up throughout the night. Great views of the Guadalupe Mountains, and not too far from the visitors center.
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The Sunset Reef Campground, located off the Washington Ranch Road, is a reclaimed well pad with 11 developed campsites; five RV spaces and six tent sites. Each site has a covered picnic table and grill for your camping convenience with a vault toilet on site. Visitors can dry camp in the area for a maximum of five nights for free.
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