About Dog Canyon Campground
Number of accommodations: 14
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (435)
Review Summary
Stuart B
VerifiedMay 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: Tent Area
Very secluded location. Campsites are a bit close but no closer than most other sites. Didn't expect flush toilets and drinking fountain/bottle filler and wash sink so that was a bonus.
Jonluca b
VerifiedApril 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: Tent Area
Immaculate campground and excellent amenities. Spectacular views of the sunset over the west ridge of McKittrick. No bugs either, and dead silent. Scenic drive to the campground as well!
Jonluca b
VerifiedApril 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: Tent Area
Immaculate campground and excellent amenities. Spectacular views of the sunset over the west ridge of McKittrick. No bugs either, and dead silent. Scenic drive to the campground as well!
Amber B
VerifiedApril 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: Tent Area
Our first time at big bend and we loved it! This spot was perfect for our family and the views were great! Neighbors didn’t feel too close to us.
Amber B
VerifiedApril 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: Tent Area
Our first time at big bend and we loved it! This spot was perfect for our family and the views were great! Neighbors didn’t feel too close to us.
Leroy M
VerifiedApril 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: Tent Area
Great place. Quiet and beautiful. Only reason it wasn't excellent was that the park didn't have the water spigots working at the horse corrals. Had to use a bucket to fill up his water from down the way. Took awhile.
Leroy M
VerifiedApril 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: Tent Area
Great place. Quiet and beautiful. Only reason it wasn't excellent was that the park didn't have the water spigots working at the horse corrals. Had to use a bucket to fill up his water from down the way. Took awhile.
Charles E
VerifiedApril 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: Tent Area
It was my first trip to the Guadalupe Mountains and I loved it. Dog Canyon is a very secluded and quiet campground. We did not see many campers, and we enjoyed the solitude. Although the campground is only seven miles north of the Guadalupe Peak trailhead, we had to drive nearly two hours to get there because there is not a road directly over the mountain. It was worth it though and I recommend this campground over the Pine Springs campground because of the solitude.
Charles E
VerifiedApril 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: Tent Area
It was my first trip to the Guadalupe Mountains and I loved it. Dog Canyon is a very secluded and quiet campground. We did not see many campers, and we enjoyed the solitude. Although the campground is only seven miles north of the Guadalupe Peak trailhead, we had to drive nearly two hours to get there because there is not a road directly over the mountain. It was worth it though and I recommend this campground over the Pine Springs campground because of the solitude.
Maria F
VerifiedMarch 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: Tent Area
This site was amazing! Definitely be prepared for cold weather. No showers.
Location Dog Canyon Campground
Address:
400 Pine Canyon Drive
Salt Flat, TX, 79847
United States
From Carlsbad NM to the Dog Canyon area of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, take US Hwy 285 north to NM Hwy 137 and turn south. Travel (62 miles/100 km) to Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Dog Canyon entrance.
From the Pine Springs Visitor Center to Dog Canyon, take US Hwy 62/180 east. Once you enter New Mexico, travel 25 miles (40 km) and turn left onto County Road 408 (Dark Canyon road). Travel approximately 23 miles (27 km) to the intersection with NM Hwy 137/Queen Hwy, turn left/south. Follow Queen Hwy 25 miles (40 km) to the Dog Canyon entrance. The drive time between Dog Canyon Campground and Pine Springs Campground is 2 hours.
Use extreme caution! This is open rangeland, cattle are frequently on the roadway.
Latitude & Longitude: 31.9949 / -104.833
Elevation: 1912 feet
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Last updated: May 20, 2026
