§ 02 — OVERVIEW
A Wilderness Use Permit is required for all use of these campsites. Pine Top is the backcountry campground in closest proximity to the Bowl and offers excellent views of the park's highest peaks.
Pine Top is an excellent choice for a single night backpack trip. It is 3.9 miles from Pine Springs Trailhead via the Tejas and Bush Mountain Trails. Elevation gain is 2,300 feet. Though secluded in trees, Pine Top is susceptible to high winds & lightning. Eight designated campsites are defined by tent pads.
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§ 03 — AMENITIES
§ 05 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 06 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 08 — REVIEWS
§ 09 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 10 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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.
§ 04 — TRAILS NEARBY
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§ 01 — VITALS
AT&T
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Fri
75°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 mph E
Sat
77°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph SW
Sun
71°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 to 20 mph NE
Mon
72°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph SE
Tue
72°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
5 to 10 mph SE
Wed
84°F
Sunny
5 to 10 mph W
Thu
87°F
Sunny
5 to 15 mph W