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
Tom Z
VerifiedMay 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: Tent Area
A quiet, end-of-the-road campground. A great place to stage for a backcountry trip. No fires allowed, even charcoal. Gas stoves are OK. Running water is available. Wifi is available at the ranger station, about a three minute walk. Lots of birds and deer. Be prepared. The nearest gas is in Carlsbad or White City, nearly 70 miles away. Likewise, no other amenities near by. Get away from it all!
Joseph B
VerifiedMay 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: Tent Area
The federal government has fifty bazillion trillion acres of land. Why do I need to be 13.5 feet away from all of my tent neighbors at night? The campground was tiny. What does it cost to raze a spot? Let's do that. Otherwise, Dog Canyon was great.
Joseph B
VerifiedMay 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: Tent Area
The federal government has fifty bazillion trillion acres of land. Why do I need to be 13.5 feet away from all of my tent neighbors at night? The campground was tiny. What does it cost to raze a spot? Let's do that. Otherwise, Dog Canyon was great.
Keenan O
VerifiedMay 13, 2023 • Stayed at: RV-A, Loop: RV Area
The campground was very nice.
Keenan O
VerifiedMay 13, 2023 • Stayed at: RV-A, Loop: RV Area
The campground was very nice.
Annette L G
VerifiedMay 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: Tent Area
If you can, avoid Tent sites #1 and #2. While scenic, their close proximity to the bathroom detracts from being in the great out of doors. Otherwise, it's a great campground.
Annette L G
VerifiedMay 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: Tent Area
If you can, avoid Tent sites #1 and #2. While scenic, their close proximity to the bathroom detracts from being in the great out of doors. Otherwise, it's a great campground.
Katie L
VerifiedMay 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: Tent Area
Someone was in my campsite! I reserved ahead of time, and when I arrived, two people were already camped in my site. It was after the visitor center and ranger station were closed for the evening so we had to sort it out. Obviously we didn't have service. They thought all the sites were walk-in and up for grabs. Preventing these miscommunications in the future would be greatly appreciated! Nobody likes these types of confrontations, especially when it means one party may not have a place to sleep that night. Thanks!
Katie L
VerifiedMay 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: Tent Area
Someone was in my campsite! I reserved ahead of time, and when I arrived, two people were already camped in my site. It was after the visitor center and ranger station were closed for the evening so we had to sort it out. Obviously we didn't have service. They thought all the sites were walk-in and up for grabs. Preventing these miscommunications in the future would be greatly appreciated! Nobody likes these types of confrontations, especially when it means one party may not have a place to sleep that night. Thanks!
Kevin W
VerifiedMay 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: Tent Area
Well-marked route from White's city on Hwy 62. Great tent site and access to restroom and water spigot for washing with trash dumpster nearby. Trail heads are short distance from campsite. Great quiet area!
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
