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
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- Potable Water
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (435)
Review Summary
Yvan L
VerifiedFebruary 8, 2022 • Stayed at: RV-B, Loop: RV Area
Not much to do not much to say!
We would like to get a ride on a mule with a guide, but nothing is possible.
Too far for new visitor with a very bad road
David A
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2022 • Stayed at: RV-A, Loop: RV Area
nice place in the middle of nowhere
Taylor B
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2022 • Stayed at: RV-B, Loop: RV Area
I had a wonderful time staying in this little canyon. The park hosts were specially nice to my special needs little boy even took us on a trail. The stargazing is absolutely amazing! Very secluded. Plenty of birds and deer all around.
David A
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2022 • Stayed at: RV-A, Loop: RV Area
nice place in the middle of nowhere
Taylor B
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2022 • Stayed at: RV-B, Loop: RV Area
I had a wonderful time staying in this little canyon. The park hosts were specially nice to my special needs little boy even took us on a trail. The stargazing is absolutely amazing! Very secluded. Plenty of birds and deer all around.
Brian H
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: Tent Area
Dog Canyon was a treat! The ranger in the station and the host (Jeff) were both amazing. The stargazing that night was explosive and vivid. The campground and facilities were great. It was a cold night, so those heated bathrooms were welcomed. We loved hearing about the Dog Fire last fall and learning more about the mountain lions in the area. I 100% recommend the staff and sites here.
Brian H
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: Tent Area
Dog Canyon was a treat! The ranger in the station and the host (Jeff) were both amazing. The stargazing that night was explosive and vivid. The campground and facilities were great. It was a cold night, so those heated bathrooms were welcomed. We loved hearing about the Dog Fire last fall and learning more about the mountain lions in the area. I 100% recommend the staff and sites here.
Jennifer H
VerifiedJanuary 31, 2022 • Stayed at: RV-D, Loop: RV Area
Excellent campground and great experience. Jeffrey the camp host was fantastic, and the Ranger too. Only complaint...it's such a shame that well-behaved dogs aren't allowed on trails.
Jennifer H
VerifiedJanuary 31, 2022 • Stayed at: RV-D, Loop: RV Area
Excellent campground and great experience. Jeffrey the camp host was fantastic, and the Ranger too. Only complaint...it's such a shame that well-behaved dogs aren't allowed on trails.
Jared B
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: Tent Area
I'm a GS13 Forest Service employee. Seven (yes that's his name) who is stationed at Dog Canyon is outstanding! Very personable and was great to sit and talk to after 3 days on the trail in the backcountry. Great asset!
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
