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Dog Canyon Campground, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, TX - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Dog Canyon Campground is part of Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas (3 hrs 45 min east of El Paso, TX) with an elevation of 6,270 feet. Dog Canyon Campground is rated 4.5 stars from 219 reviews. There are a total of 14 campsites including 10 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 4 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 19 and 23 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $20.00 to $60.00. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, trash dumpster, and flush toilets. Activities include biking and hiking trails.
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Dog Canyon

223 reviews
Total sites: 14
Available Tonight: 2
Available this Weekend: 3
Booking Window: 6 months

6,270 ft
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Campsite Reviews (223)

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@BenS5147247 · Camped on Apr 16, 2026 at Campsite #7
Great location. Loved the hiking from here.
@MarkP6983494 · Camped on Apr 16, 2026 at Campsite #5
As always, the campground was meticulously maintained. Joe, the ranger on duty, was very friendly and helpful. We gave camped at Dog Canyon several times, and this was the first time that a ranger was onsite during our entire stay. I hope this continues.
@LeightonC54D69 · Camped on Apr 16, 2026 at Campsite #9
We kept in our tent for six nights, two of which were pretty windy with temps down into the 30s. But our last two days were glorious, with high temps around 70. With clear skies, the stars were awe-inspiring, and on our last night, I even saw a shooting star. Mule deer and wild turkeys can almost always be seen there. The campground is very clean and generally well-maintained, though there is some kind of leak in the ladies' bathroom (there is a single toilet for men, and another for women) so that the floor is always a little wet, with mold forming between the floor tiles. They need to fix that. Only two long trails start at this campground, but we discovered that there are others at Sitting Bull Falls, about 30 miles to the north. The nearest ice is 60 miles away, with the store at Queen closed for renovation, so bring big chunks of ice in your excellent ice chest, if you want to stay very many days.
@CraigW8574706 · Camped on Mar 25, 2026 at Campsite #2
Our campsite was double booked but it worked out ok
@JoseG1304798 · Camped on Mar 24, 2026 at Campsite #4
the hiking was great, just have to be careful of Bison. In the 2 nights i stayed there i only encountered 3 upclose (for how large they are they can be a bit sneaky). The views are fantastic along the ridges and the climb to the top is fun. Met many friendly people coming froma variety of places. It can be fairly hot this time of year but I was lucky enough for a nice cold wind for the days i stayed. will be coming back after knowing about the expansion the park got. Hope to stay and walk around again
@JedF38F33A717A · Camped on Mar 21, 2026 at Campsite #B
clean and comfortable campground
@ChauncyHA97F84 · Camped on Mar 20, 2026 at Campsite #7
it is about a 2 hour drive from this campground back to the other side of the park and the park headquarters. If you are planning to hike trails on the west/North side, this is a great park with no traffic and good restrooms.
@StevenK2938052 · Camped on Mar 15, 2026 at Campsite #3
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.
@KylerCCF417E45 · Camped on Mar 13, 2026 at Campsite #C
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.
@KeithG5438252 · Camped on Mar 8, 2026 at Campsite #5
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.
@bertv14C1E39F4 · Camped on Mar 5, 2026 at Campsite #C
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.
@BenL5424944 · Camped on Feb 26, 2026 at Campsite #2
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 didnt love but might be preferable for some people. Peaceful and beautiful place.
@JohnHart5ACD45 · Camped on Feb 10, 2026 at Campsite #6
Very remote and very quiet. Beautiful hiking that wasnt too technical. Definitely plan to be back!
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@KarenS4720852 · Camped on Feb 4, 2026 at Campsite #D
sites not clearly marked
@TimB5907913 · Camped on Jan 30, 2026 at Campsite #B
It's a small campground but clean and it does have a bathroom. The trails are quite difficult but very rewarding with amazing views in every direction. I did the Brush Mountain to Marcus campground to Tejas trail loop, starting and returning to Dog Canyon. Download Alltrails before you get here unless you have Starlink as there is no local signal. The loop goes up and down mountains, around them, into canyons, across the canyon floors, up and down again, through wooded areas too. It took me the whole day but it was well worth it. This campsite and the trails are hidden gems.
@OdgersA6E58719 · Camped on Jan 14, 2026 at Campsite #A
Beautiful spot thats way off the beaten track but worth the drive if you are looking for solitude. Great trail starting at the campground. Only drawback was the RV sites, which are basically just a parking area with no privacy, but we ended up moving to the parking area for the tent sites because nobody was there. Would definitely go back.
@AniaS00EAB9FBB · Camped on Dec 27, 2025 at Campsite #5
The howling winds in the canyons at night are glorious. Campground is shockingly modern and very well kept. Honestly, Im not sure we deserve running water and flush toilets this deep in the high desert country. Rangers are the best.
@MartinK4638996 · Camped on Dec 26, 2025 at Campsite #7
Happily surprised by the strong WiFi from the campground ranger station, given that I had no normal cell connection for miles outside the campground.
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@sunniep7B62AB0 · Camped on Dec 20, 2025 at Campsite #6
Nice campground- heated bathrooms- wifi enough that you can still get messages
@MasonAC9EA3F5A · Camped on Dec 17, 2025 at Campsite #B
Quite peace full and clean. Many mule deer and wiled turkey.
@JamesH5800718 · Camped on Dec 5, 2025 at Campsite #A
Beautiful scenic remote location! Very peaceful and quiet! Great hikes from campground. Family of mule deer live in the campground!
@MatthewK865533 · Camped on Nov 29, 2025 at Campsite #7
Nice facilities, lots of solitude - road to the site is remote so be prepared with everything needed
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@JakeDCE0216BA7 · Camped on Nov 25, 2025 at Campsite #3
It's a journey to get to this side of the park, but it's worth it. The campground is very nice, and a great spot to anchor hiking, stargazing, etc. Bring everything you need with you!
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@DebraEF4C321FC · Camped on Nov 16, 2025 at Campsite #C
My husband and I have a small travel trailer and we drove out there not the best road for an RV lots of cattle guards that are sinking it is a 60 mile trip one way . The desolation and vastness was beautiful . We were very underwhelmed with the sites 5 of them all lined up no more than 10ft apart no trees no plants no nothing all that vast space and they put you in a tiny area might as well been in a parking lot and nothing to do but hike , hike and hike ; no lake ; river water hole; nothing but very long trail hikes at high altitude and a 60 mile rough ride out . So its for hiking which is fine but my goodness fix the Camping part its a National Park maybe more people would go
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@RobertH1222975 · Camped on Nov 15, 2025 at Campsite #2
Likely one of the most beautiful and serence places to camp in all of Texas. Always clean and the volunteer ranger is just a joy to interact with, he's been there almost 20 years.
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