Pine Springs Ghost Town
Culberson County, Texas31.8938, -104.8164
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Guadalupe Mountains National Park · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 49 miCarlsbad, NM
- Mild months
- Feb–Nov10 of 12
- Elevation
- 5,480 ft1,670 m
Pine Springs is a former settlement in Culberson County, Texas, listed among the ghost towns of Texas. It lies at about 5,480 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Park Service
- Private or unlisted
Star: Pine Springs. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Carlsbad, NM, about 49 miles northeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is El Paso, TX, 95 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Salt Flat19 mi southwest
- Queen21 mi north
- Ort49 mi southeast
- Orla53 mi east
- Allamoore57 mi south
- Arispe58 mi southwest
- Lasca60 mi southwest
- Etholen60 mi southwest
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
National Park Service: Guadalupe Mountains National Park
PAD-US places this spot on Guadalupe Mountains National Park, land managed by the National Park Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run February to November, judging by NOAA normals from Pine Springs. June brings 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal in December.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Pine Springs station (USC00417044), 0.6 miles away. About 15.9 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Culberson County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 31.89380, -104.81640 |
| Elevation | 5,480 ft (1,670 m) |
| Also known as | Pine Springs, Texas |
| Sources | Wikidata Q7195357 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Pine Springs ghost town?
In Culberson County, Texas, at 31.8938, -104.8164. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Carlsbad, NM, about 49 miles northeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is El Paso, TX, 95 miles away.
Can you visit Pine Springs?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Guadalupe Mountains National Park, land managed by the National Park Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
When is the best time to visit Pine Springs?
Mild months here run February to November, judging by NOAA normals from Pine Springs. June brings 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal in December.
Are there other ghost towns near Pine Springs?
Yes. Salt Flat (19 mi), Queen (21 mi).
