Dog Canyon Campground

It was well worth the drive down dusty roads to arrive at this wild western paradise. Gorgeous and rustic, the canyon felt like the setting for an old western. It could have been 1883, for all we could tell from surroundings except for the NPS WiFi which was an unexpected surprise.
There are 4 RV sites. Both nights we were there (Saturday and Sunday), there was only one other RV. The winds were high and buffeted us. We took a chance and went hiking up the canyon and were pleasantly surprised to find that we were sheltered from the winds.
It was April and the wildflowers were amazing as well as the flowering cacti.
We will return someday to this paradise on the range.

Nice small campground. Maintained,

Stayed in sites 5 & 6 for family Spring Break trip for 2 nights. Would have loved to stay one more night even with the cold nights! The stars are epic and the campground in small and peaceful. Turkeys trot thru daily and the loop trail makes for a great morning and sunset walk. Bathrooms pretty clean but only one woman/man unless you walk to the ranger station. Worth the drive. Be prepared to haul your gear up and down as you can’t park at your spot (hike in). Also stop at Sitting Bull falls on the way. We left to go to Big Bend and took the dirt road to El Paso which was a great way to see more of the area but dusty!!! Also the ridge drive to Five Points scenic views are great. Stop at the first turn out along the ridge- there is a path down to a great spot on the cliffs.

Nice small campground. Maintained,

Stayed in sites 5 & 6 for family Spring Break trip for 2 nights. Would have loved to stay one more night even with the cold nights! The stars are epic and the campground in small and peaceful. Turkeys trot thru daily and the loop trail makes for a great morning and sunset walk. Bathrooms pretty clean but only one woman/man unless you walk to the ranger station. Worth the drive. Be prepared to haul your gear up and down as you can’t park at your spot (hike in). Also stop at Sitting Bull falls on the way. We left to go to Big Bend and took the dirt road to El Paso which was a great way to see more of the area but dusty!!! Also the ridge drive to Five Points scenic views are great. Stop at the first turn out along the ridge- there is a path down to a great spot on the cliffs.

My family and I stayed at Dog Canyon Campground the first week of April after we visited Carlsbad Cavern NP. It is one of the best maintained NP campgrounds I have ever camped. Given its far distance from the main highway and it only has 9 campsites makes it a very peaceful campground. The restroom was well maintained and it was even heated, which was great since the temperature dropped below freezing during our stay. The campsites line a creek at the bottom of a hillside. The view was absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend this campground and I think it is worth the drive.

The campground is about 1 hr. 45 min from Carlsbad Cavern NP and Sitting Bull Falls is about halfway through the drive. I would suggest 2 nights at the campground, so you can visit both parks.

My family and I stayed at Dog Canyon Campground the first week of April after we visited Carlsbad Cavern NP. It is one of the best maintained NP campgrounds I have ever camped. Given its far distance from the main highway and it only has 9 campsites makes it a very peaceful campground. The restroom was well maintained and it was even heated, which was great since the temperature dropped below freezing during our stay. The campsites line a creek at the bottom of a hillside. The view was absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend this campground and I think it is worth the drive.

The campground is about 1 hr. 45 min from Carlsbad Cavern NP and Sitting Bull Falls is about halfway through the drive. I would suggest 2 nights at the campground, so you can visit both parks.

Way off the main path. We were left alone in peace and quiet.

Way off the main path. We were left alone in peace and quiet.

I cancelled based on a weather forecast of 60-70 mile per hour sustained winds with gusts to 100. I talked with the rangers after the wind storm passed and they commented that cancelling was a proper decision.