Does an America the Beautiful pass cover Guadalupe Mountains?

Direct answer

Yes. The pass covers the entrance fee and does not cover reservations, timed entry, or permits.

Coverage, kept separate

Accepted: Yes
Entrance fee: Covered
Reservations and permits: Not covered

The America the Beautiful pass is accepted and covers the per-person entrance fee for the holder and accompanying occupants. It does not reserve a parking space, which is the real constraint at this park on busy weekends.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

2026 free entrance days listed: "February 16: Presidents Day," "May 25: Memorial Day," "June 14: Flag Day," "July 3-5: Independence Day weekend," "August 25: 110th Birthday of the National Park Service," "September 17: Constitution Day," "October 27," "November 11: Veterans Day."

Official pass policy