Camping at Frijole Horse Corral Campground near Salt Flat

If you're bringing stock or planning to ride, the corral is the logical launching point: riders must begin from Frijole and stock users need a wilderness use permit from the Pine Springs Visitor Center (permits can be issued the day of your trip or up to 24 hours in advance check visitor center hours). Designated stock trails accessible from this area include the Foothills and Frijole trails and longer routes such as the El Capitan Trail, the Guadalupe Peak Horse Trail (to the hitching racks below the summit), Tejas Trail, segments of the Bush Mountain Trail, and portions of the McKittrick Canyon approach; Dog Canyon Road and certain old roads also permit stock use where they provide necessary access.