Frijole Horse Corral Campground

Entry sign to the Frijole Ranch area with view of the mountains in the background and the Frijole Horse Corral campground.
Foothills trail leading away form the Frijole Horse Corral Campground.  El Capitan mountain is visible in the background.
View of trailhead parking located next to the Frijole Horse Corral Campsite.  This area is available for larger horse trailers too.
Frijole Horse Corral Campsite with RV parking spaces in the foreground, tent pads, picnic table and restroom are shown.
Gravel road leading into the Frijole Ranch area.  Views of the Guadalupe Mountains in the background.

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About Frijole Horse Corral Campground

This site is designed for stock use. If your party does not need access to a horse campsite, please consider selecting a campsite at the Pine Springs Campground located one mile west of Frijole Horse Corral Campground. Frijole Horse Corral Campground is located one mile east of Pine Springs Visitor Center, just off U.S. 62/180 and at an elevation of 5,400 feet. This campground has a large gravel parking area that is used as trailhead parking to access the Foothills and Frijole trails. It provides additional parking for horse trailers.   The Frijole Horse Corral campground is located 1 mile from the Pine Springs area and Visitor Center. It is 100 miles or a 2 hour drive from the Dog Canyon horse corrals by road. The campground is open year-round and is busiest, March-May and September-November. High winds with over 50 mph gusts are common, especially during winter and spring The Frijole Horse Corral Campsite is approximately 100 yards from the very busy U.S. 62/180 highway, expect traffic noise, including large trucks, 24 hours a day.

Number of accommodations: 1

Activities & Attractions

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Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

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Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Group Site, Loop: Frijole Corral Campsite

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Site Details

Up to 12 guests
35 × 8 ft
Hookup: No Hookups
Shade
Surface: Gravel
Driveway entry: Back-in
Pet Friendly
Accessible
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Reviews (12)

What Guests Are Saying

Frijole Horse Corral Campground features clean facilities, spacious sites, and access to moderate to challenging trails, making it a favorable stop for equestrian activities. The horse pens are large with water available, and the picnic area is well-maintained. However, proximity to the highway can lead to noticeable road noise, and extreme winds may pose challenges for tent campers.

Review Summary

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Doug C

Verified

December 2, 2024 Stayed at: Group Site, Loop: Frijole Corral Campsite

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Hmmm... Let's start with the positives... This campsite has a private bathroom (outhouse) that's clean and very nice. The site itself has two very nice areas for tents plus ample parking. Plus, while not relevant to our group, there are stables colocated with this site...

The reality is that this site is only about 200 feet away from the highway. There is lots of traffic overnight and the road noise is [usually] notable. In our case, that wasn't an issue as the wind was blowing at 40 - 60 mph from the opposite direction, so the traffic wasn't notable.

The challenge is that the site is in complete solitude; there are no other sites nearby. This might be considered good by some, but when a truck drove by our campsite at 2AM, this was considered more of a risk / security concern for the females in our group.

There is absolutely zero solace from the wind... As we've learned, the extreme winds are somewhat of a common occurrence in this area... Our tent did survive the night, but the poles are all very bent, so the wind is VERY real...

So, I'm not complaining, but I did want to share our experience just to give you more insight into this particular campsite... Good luck!

Doug C

Verified

December 2, 2024 Stayed at: Group Site, Loop: Frijole Corral Campsite

1

Hmmm... Let's start with the positives... This campsite has a private bathroom (outhouse) that's clean and very nice. The site itself has two very nice areas for tents plus ample parking. Plus, while not relevant to our group, there are stables colocated with this site...

The reality is that this site is only about 200 feet away from the highway. There is lots of traffic overnight and the road noise is [usually] notable. In our case, that wasn't an issue as the wind was blowing at 40 - 60 mph from the opposite direction, so the traffic wasn't notable.

The challenge is that the site is in complete solitude; there are no other sites nearby. This might be considered good by some, but when a truck drove by our campsite at 2AM, this was considered more of a risk / security concern for the females in our group.

There is absolutely zero solace from the wind... As we've learned, the extreme winds are somewhat of a common occurrence in this area... Our tent did survive the night, but the poles are all very bent, so the wind is VERY real...

So, I'm not complaining, but I did want to share our experience just to give you more insight into this particular campsite... Good luck!

Location Frijole Horse Corral Campground

Address:
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Salt Flat, TX, 79847
United States

Highway access

Frijole Horse Corral Campground is accessible via US Hwy 62/180, which runs near the campground. The campground can be reached from Interstate 10 by taking TX Hwy 54 north to US Hwy 62/180, approximately 56 miles from the interstate.

Elevation: 1668 feet

Distance to downtown

26 mi drive to downtown Salt Flat (about 22 min)

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Last updated: September 9, 2026

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