Dog Canyon Campground

This place is one of the best spots we’ve ever camped at!! Quiet, secluded, and great access to trails! The views from the campground are beautiful, and you’re surrounded by nature; we saw countless deer, turkeys, and birds. We fully recommend a stay here!

This place is one of the best spots we’ve ever camped at!! Quiet, secluded, and great access to trails! The views from the campground are beautiful, and you’re surrounded by nature; we saw countless deer, turkeys, and birds. We fully recommend a stay here!

Hard to get to, but worth every MILE !!!!!

Hard to get to, but worth every MILE !!!!!

RV camping limited to 4 places in a gravel car park also used by hikers. We had to use all our leveling blocks to get our class B level.
The park this side is much quieter and the hiking is good.... needs a decent loop trail though.

RV camping limited to 4 places in a gravel car park also used by hikers. We had to use all our leveling blocks to get our class B level.
The park this side is much quieter and the hiking is good.... needs a decent loop trail though.

Dog canyon campground gives you the real remote backcountry camping experience. Amazingly beautiful setting, flush toilets and water. Hiking options are for all levels and the 13 mile hike we went on was just stunning. It’s super quiet at night with a secure feeling. The ranger and host were both out of their way helpful and knowledgeable. One of the best campsite experiences we’ve had in 10 months of travelling.

Dog canyon campground gives you the real remote backcountry camping experience. Amazingly beautiful setting, flush toilets and water. Hiking options are for all levels and the 13 mile hike we went on was just stunning. It’s super quiet at night with a secure feeling. The ranger and host were both out of their way helpful and knowledgeable. One of the best campsite experiences we’ve had in 10 months of travelling.

I enjoyed my two day stay at Dog Canyon, but would state it is not for everyone. If your main intention is to hike in Guadalupe Mountain National Park then I recommend it. If your main reason to stay in the park is its proximity to Carlsbad Caverns then you are better off at the Pine Springs campground than Dog Canyon, distance-wise. Dog Canyon is remote, and the roads to get there are filled with cattle grates and are a bit rugged. I stayed in a pop-up trailer in one of the four RV spots, which are situated very close together in a parking lot. It is a bit of a hike to the bathroom, which was clean with flush toilets (no showers). The sites were level, and face a very beautiful view of the canyon walls. The tent area is very nice, with well appointed pads, but be prepared to haul your stuff from the parking lot. There is no option for fires or charcoal grills - propane stoves only. The park ranger was super friendly and took pride in the campground. WiFi service is available at the ranger station, and if you log in there you can sometimes maintain service at your site. Horse corals are available. Stay there on a clear night; the stars put on a beautiful show.

I enjoyed my two day stay at Dog Canyon, but would state it is not for everyone. If your main intention is to hike in Guadalupe Mountain National Park then I recommend it. If your main reason to stay in the park is its proximity to Carlsbad Caverns then you are better off at the Pine Springs campground than Dog Canyon, distance-wise. Dog Canyon is remote, and the roads to get there are filled with cattle grates and are a bit rugged. I stayed in a pop-up trailer in one of the four RV spots, which are situated very close together in a parking lot. It is a bit of a hike to the bathroom, which was clean with flush toilets (no showers). The sites were level, and face a very beautiful view of the canyon walls. The tent area is very nice, with well appointed pads, but be prepared to haul your stuff from the parking lot. There is no option for fires or charcoal grills - propane stoves only. The park ranger was super friendly and took pride in the campground. WiFi service is available at the ranger station, and if you log in there you can sometimes maintain service at your site. Horse corals are available. Stay there on a clear night; the stars put on a beautiful show.