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National Park ServiceLast Updated: October 13, 2026
Campground
Mescalero Wilderness Campground
National Park ServiceCampground
National Park ServiceLast Updated: October 13, 2026
A Wilderness Use Permit is required for all use of these campsites. This campground is near several trails leading in different directions, making it an excellent choice for a "base camp" while exploring the high country. (Listen for wild turkeys off in the distance.) Mescalero is situated in ponderosa pine and brush, and is on a slope overlooking a small drainage. Located on the Tejas Trail, Mescalero is 6.2 miles from Pine Springs Trailhead or 4.7 miles from Dog Canyon.
Wilderness Campgrounds may close due to emergency, maintenance work, or resource protection concerns. All wilderness campgrounds require a Wilderness Use Permit to stay overnight, and all campers must use the tent pads.
Permit Reservation Fee
All Wilderness Use Permits for overnight camping will require a $6 reservation fee (one per permit) plus a scalable $6 per-person-per-night recreation fee for each individual listed on the permit.
Permit Per-Person-Per-Night Recreation Fee
In addition to the $6 Reservation Fee, all Wilderness Use Permits for overnight camping will require a scalable $6 per-person-per-night recreation fee for each individual listed on the permit. For example, one person camping one night would pay $6; while three people camping one night would pay $18; one person camping two nights would pay $12; while three people camping two nights would pay $36.
Wheelchair Access
The Mescalero Campground is a primitive camping area accessible only by foot trail.
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
The Mescalero Campground is a primitive camping area accessible only by foot trail.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
The Mescalero Campground is a primitive camping area accessible only by foot trail.
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
No Roads
Classifications
Designated Primitive Campsites
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