About Dog Canyon Campground
Number of accommodations: 14
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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
David B
VerifiedNovember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: Group Site, Loop: Tent Area
Very clean! Well kept.
Kevin C
VerifiedNovember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: Tent Area
Dog Canyon was quiet and peaceful. The campsite was clean and neat. Bathroom facility with flush toilet is excellent and very clean. The volunteer camp host David was very helpful and gave us hints on our hike to Lost Peak. The Wifi signal at the ranger station was strong. Zero cell service. If you are looking for solitude and quiet, this is the place for you. We will definitely be back to Dog Canyon.
David B
VerifiedNovember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: Group Site, Loop: Tent Area
Very clean! Well kept.
Olivia M
VerifiedNovember 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: Tent Area
The campsite is absolutely lovely! The host is great and the facilities were very clean. Easy to access hiking trails from the campground as well. The only thing to be aware of is how far it is. It’s definitely remote and they are not joking about making sure to have enough gas and supplies. Also make sure to put in the campground itself on your gps to get the more accurate estimation on time. I would also recommend getting in before dark if you can, as the view on the way to the campground is gorgeous!
Thomas L
VerifiedNovember 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: Tent Area
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Olivia M
VerifiedNovember 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: Tent Area
The campsite is absolutely lovely! The host is great and the facilities were very clean. Easy to access hiking trails from the campground as well. The only thing to be aware of is how far it is. It’s definitely remote and they are not joking about making sure to have enough gas and supplies. Also make sure to put in the campground itself on your gps to get the more accurate estimation on time. I would also recommend getting in before dark if you can, as the view on the way to the campground is gorgeous!
Thomas L
VerifiedNovember 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: Tent Area
cool
Paul M
VerifiedNovember 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: Tent Area
David is a Great host and Brian in maintenance was helpful.
Paul M
VerifiedNovember 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: Tent Area
David is a Great host and Brian in maintenance was helpful.
Brent S
VerifiedNovember 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: Tent Area
This is a very remote destination, with the 60+ mile road ending at the campground. Come prepared and enjoy a very special place. The campground is small - a very personal size. Facilities are excellent, everything you need in a compact location. Best of all was the park ranger on duty: super helpful and friendly, he helped facilitate my staying an extra night. He was also helpful in looking at the map and hiking trails, with suggestions. First class operation in an end-of-the-world location.
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
