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
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (435)
Review Summary
Ben S
VerifiedApril 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: Tent Area
Great location. Loved the hiking from here.
Chauncy H
VerifiedApril 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: Tent Area
it is about a 2 hour drive from this campground back to the other side of the park and the park headquarters. If you are planning to hike trails on the west/North side, this is a great park with no traffic and good restrooms.
Chauncy H
VerifiedApril 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: Tent Area
it is about a 2 hour drive from this campground back to the other side of the park and the park headquarters. If you are planning to hike trails on the west/North side, this is a great park with no traffic and good restrooms.
Jose G
VerifiedApril 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: Tent Area
the hiking was great, just have to be careful of Bison. In the 2 nights i stayed there i only encountered 3 upclose (for how large they are they can be a bit sneaky). The views are fantastic along the ridges and the climb to the top is fun. Met many friendly people coming froma variety of places. It can be fairly hot this time of year but I was lucky enough for a nice cold wind for the days i stayed. will be coming back after knowing about the expansion the park got. Hope to stay and walk around again
Jose G
VerifiedApril 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: Tent Area
the hiking was great, just have to be careful of Bison. In the 2 nights i stayed there i only encountered 3 upclose (for how large they are they can be a bit sneaky). The views are fantastic along the ridges and the climb to the top is fun. Met many friendly people coming froma variety of places. It can be fairly hot this time of year but I was lucky enough for a nice cold wind for the days i stayed. will be coming back after knowing about the expansion the park got. Hope to stay and walk around again
craig W
VerifiedApril 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: Tent Area
Our campsite was double booked but it worked out ok
Jed F
VerifiedApril 2, 2026 • Stayed at: RV-B, Loop: RV Area
clean and comfortable campground
craig W
VerifiedApril 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: Tent Area
Our campsite was double booked but it worked out ok
Jed F
VerifiedApril 2, 2026 • Stayed at: RV-B, Loop: RV Area
clean and comfortable campground
Kyler C
VerifiedMarch 24, 2026 • Stayed at: RV-C, Loop: RV Area
Wonderful remote camping location! I think it took about 2hrs to drive into the campground from Carlsbad, which was a nice opportunity to unplug & transition into naturalness. Very beautiful canyon system to explore.
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
