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Dog Canyon Campground

Overview of Dog Canyon campground and loop road with view of mountains in the background.
Gravel road accessing Guadalupe Mountains National Park in the Dog Canyon area. Green grass, trees and mountains surround the road.
Dog Canyon ranger station with mountain views
Mountain views from the Tejas trail looking back toward the Dog Canyon area.
Accessible Tent Campsite

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly

About Dog Canyon Campground

Dog Canyon is a 70-mile (113 km) drive from the nearest town of Carlsbad, New Mexico and is 110 miles (177 km) from the Pine Spring Visitor Center & Campground (a 2 hour drive time). Before booking a reservation: It is your responsibility to review all (Site Details, Allowable Equipment, Allowable Vehicle/Driveway and Need to Know) for the individual campsite. Failing to do so may result in being prohibited from occupying the site upon your arrival. Refunds are not provided by the park. Dog Canyon Campground lies in the secluded, forested canyon on the north side of Guadalupe Mountains National Park at an elevation of 6,300 feet (1920 m). It is located at the end of NM Hwy. 137 (Queen Highway). This quiet location is great for relaxing, wildlife watching and hiking.   The campground is open year-round and is busiest, March-May and September-November.

Number of accommodations: 14

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

14 Sites Available

Site
Price
1, Loop: Tent Area
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
2, Loop: Tent Area
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
3, Loop: Tent Area
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
4, Loop: Tent Area
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
5, Loop: Tent Area
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
6, Loop: Tent Area
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
7, Loop: Tent Area
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
8, Loop: Tent Area
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
9, Loop: Tent Area
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Group Site, Loop: Tent Area
20 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 RV-A, Loop: RV Area
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 RV-B, Loop: RV Area
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 RV-C, Loop: RV Area
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 RV-D, Loop: RV Area
Electric Only
Price not available

Reviews (435)

Review Summary

4.5
435 reviews
5
68.5%
298
4
19.8%
86
3
5.5%
24
2
3.9%
17
1
2.3%
10

David A

Verified

October 30, 2025 Stayed at: 7, Loop: Tent Area

5

Such a beautiful location and so clean. Ranger Will (a volunteer) was helpful and very friendly. Be sure to stop at Sitting Bull Falls - beautiful oasis that was definitely worth the drive.

Scott F

Verified

October 26, 2025 Stayed at: RV-B, Loop: RV Area

5

would be nice to have electrical hookups at RV sites but i understand that is probably difficult

Scott F

Verified

October 26, 2025 Stayed at: RV-B, Loop: RV Area

5

would be nice to have electrical hookups at RV sites but i understand that is probably difficult

Brenda B

Verified

October 23, 2025 Stayed at: 5, Loop: Tent Area

5

The campsites are clean, and they are set below the parking area so vehicle lights don't intrude into the tents at night. The bathrooms are very clean and the trails are well maintained. Make sure to make a reservation online, but if you do forget the visitor's center supplies wifi. The park rangers there are really nice and friendly. Overall my family and I enjoyed our stay there.

Brenda B

Verified

October 23, 2025 Stayed at: 5, Loop: Tent Area

5

The campsites are clean, and they are set below the parking area so vehicle lights don't intrude into the tents at night. The bathrooms are very clean and the trails are well maintained. Make sure to make a reservation online, but if you do forget the visitor's center supplies wifi. The park rangers there are really nice and friendly. Overall my family and I enjoyed our stay there.

jeffrey w

Verified

October 20, 2025 Stayed at: 6, Loop: Tent Area

4

We had #6 which was perfect and shaded most of the time. However, the other sites were much too close together for my comfort so we lucked out with #6.

jeffrey w

Verified

October 20, 2025 Stayed at: 6, Loop: Tent Area

4

We had #6 which was perfect and shaded most of the time. However, the other sites were much too close together for my comfort so we lucked out with #6.

jean-christophe l

Verified

October 14, 2025 Stayed at: 9, Loop: Tent Area

5

Well the drive from the freeway is 54miles , you leave the civilisation , drive on this beautiful nature , going up crossing Lincoln forest which is beautiful. Then you keep going on this lovely vallon up and down to get to the end of the Road just to enter in the Guadeloupe National park , Dog canyon Campground. You fell so released, finish contact with phone and people , finally just the nature and you . The Campground itself is superb , people said it’s to close to each one but if you respect everything it’s all right , you just have to sleep and to enjoy everything around , especially the beautiful Mule Dear . The amenities were great and Will was very nice to make sure thinks are good all the time , he is a great guy who loves what he does , Thank you again . So it is remote campground, it’s a place to enjoy pure nature , it is not a place for needy people . Yeah Nature pure with amazing view from everywhere, hiking or just at the Campground. Well done to the Rangers to keep it very well . All the best .
Jean

jean-christophe l

Verified

October 14, 2025 Stayed at: 9, Loop: Tent Area

5

Well the drive from the freeway is 54miles , you leave the civilisation , drive on this beautiful nature , going up crossing Lincoln forest which is beautiful. Then you keep going on this lovely vallon up and down to get to the end of the Road just to enter in the Guadeloupe National park , Dog canyon Campground. You fell so released, finish contact with phone and people , finally just the nature and you . The Campground itself is superb , people said it’s to close to each one but if you respect everything it’s all right , you just have to sleep and to enjoy everything around , especially the beautiful Mule Dear . The amenities were great and Will was very nice to make sure thinks are good all the time , he is a great guy who loves what he does , Thank you again . So it is remote campground, it’s a place to enjoy pure nature , it is not a place for needy people . Yeah Nature pure with amazing view from everywhere, hiking or just at the Campground. Well done to the Rangers to keep it very well . All the best .
Jean

Kevin S

Verified

October 14, 2025 Stayed at: 1, Loop: Tent Area

5

The bathroom at this campsite is a national treasure!

Main things we like about this site:
- no cell phone signal
- cleaning flushing toilets in a structure with electric lighting
- great views in the canyon
- really nice trails
- has a nice sink with running waterfor cleaning dishes

Suggestions if your visiting:
- bring your own water for drinking and cooking.
- try to get there before sundown the drive there can be difficult at night.
- make sure you have any maps you need downloaded to your phone

Location Dog Canyon Campground

Address:
400 Pine Canyon Drive
Salt Flat, TX, 79847
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 31.9949 / -104.833

Elevation: 1912 feet

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Last updated: May 20, 2026

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