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
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.
Steven K
VerifiedMarch 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: Tent Area
Great, secluded campground. All other campers were respectful, and the bathroom facilities were adequate. The drive to the campground, though quite long, was an enjoyable drive through interesting country.
Steven K
VerifiedMarch 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: Tent Area
Great, secluded campground. All other campers were respectful, and the bathroom facilities were adequate. The drive to the campground, though quite long, was an enjoyable drive through interesting country.
Ben L
VerifiedMarch 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: Tent Area
Nice remote campground. Decent space between campsites with a short walk in from parking area. Much more wind protection and somewhat more shade than the other side of the park. Limited hiking trails, but they are beautiful. High grass along most of trails, so wear pants. Campsites 1 and 2 are quite close to the bathroom, which I didn’t love but might be preferable for some people. Peaceful and beautiful place.
Ben L
VerifiedMarch 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: Tent Area
Nice remote campground. Decent space between campsites with a short walk in from parking area. Much more wind protection and somewhat more shade than the other side of the park. Limited hiking trails, but they are beautiful. High grass along most of trails, so wear pants. Campsites 1 and 2 are quite close to the bathroom, which I didn’t love but might be preferable for some people. Peaceful and beautiful place.
Keith G
VerifiedMarch 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: Tent Area
SIte 5 was shaded slightly and great location near fence. Bathroom heated and working order. Dishwashing sink was great help. There was some wifi coverage near the upper parking lot and ranger station. beautiful location and quiet.
Keith G
VerifiedMarch 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: Tent Area
SIte 5 was shaded slightly and great location near fence. Bathroom heated and working order. Dishwashing sink was great help. There was some wifi coverage near the upper parking lot and ranger station. beautiful location and quiet.
bert v
VerifiedMarch 13, 2026 • Stayed at: RV-C, Loop: RV Area
So much place overthere and then just a smal parking next to each other. And, 24 hours/ a parcked owned diesel-generator! disturbing the silence and the evironment.
bert v
VerifiedMarch 13, 2026 • Stayed at: RV-C, Loop: RV Area
So much place overthere and then just a smal parking next to each other. And, 24 hours/ a parcked owned diesel-generator! disturbing the silence and the evironment.
Karen S
VerifiedMarch 3, 2026 • Stayed at: RV-D, Loop: RV Area
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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
