Guadalupe Mountains National Park$20
Dog Canyon
Total sites: 14
Available Tonight: 12
Available this Weekend: 14
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 12
Available this Weekend: 14
Booking Window: 6 months
6,270 ft
59°F
45°F
45°F
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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 53 min east of El Paso, TX) with an elevation of 6,270 feet. 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 up to 20 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 flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
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Campsite Reviews (128)
4.5 out of 5
| 5 star | 66% | |
| 4 star | 22% | |
| 3 star | 5% | |
| 2 star | 3% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@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
@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!
@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
@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.
@LucasED6E3F38B · Camped on Nov 14, 2025 at Campsite #G1
Incredible campground, best in the park. Go here if you can over pine springs.
@KimM8115265 · Camped on Oct 30, 2025 at Campsite #2
Beautiful setting. I was surprised by how run down the campground was in need of very general maintenance.
@NaulG7571FEB2B · Camped on Oct 24, 2025 at Campsite #1
The only thing I did not like was there was no way to lock the mens restroom
@KarenD6822172 · Camped on Oct 23, 2025 at Campsite #1
The drive to the campground is beautiful Stargazing was phenomenal. Site and facilities well-maintained. It's very isolated so be comfortable with that.
@GeraldG1880894 · Camped on Oct 22, 2025 at Campsite #5
Excellent campground for tent camping. Secluded and quiet with great views. Among the top 2 or 3 NPS campgrounds in the country. Great volunteer host n
@DavidA3218244 · Camped on Oct 21, 2025 at Campsite #7
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.
@JohnF7443050 · Camped on Oct 20, 2025 at Campsite #5
We enjoyed our stay in this remote wilderness area. Did not like not being able to have a campfire or use our hammocks.
@ScottF5762481 · Camped on Oct 18, 2025 at Campsite #B
would be nice to have electrical hookups at RV sites but i understand that is probably difficult
@JeffreyW828798 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #6
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.
@BrendaB8238584 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #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.
@KevinS8513228 · Camped on Oct 5, 2025 at Campsite #1
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 dishesSuggestions 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
@jeanchri8E59D4 · Camped on Oct 4, 2025 at Campsite #9
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 its to close to each one but if you respect everything its 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, its 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
@MargaretA8C01E · Camped on Oct 2, 2025 at Campsite #6
Our favorite campground in this whole region of the Southwest. Remote, pristine, excellent facilities for tent camping and GORGEOUS scenery. Great for birdwatching.
@HaroldW7996571 · Camped on Sep 18, 2025 at Campsite #C
To fully enjoy Dog Canyon you must hike or ride to the top of the mountain.
@WillV3572224 · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #5
We loved our stay here! The campsite was well maintained and beautiful. We visited in July and there was literally NO ONE here so we had the whole place to ourselves for 48 hours. For those hoping for company or support, this would not be the best site. But since we wanted some peace and quiet and did not need any support, it was perfect. Beautiful short and long hikes from the area. We saw wildflowers, flowering cacti, deer, butterflies, one skunk (who minded his business), and one rattlesnake in the road on the drive out. Note: The reservation said that wifi was available at the ranger station, but the network appeared to be down so don't rely on that.
@TomS3186246 · Camped on May 17, 2025 at Campsite #2
Remote campground with great access to trails in the area. Very peaceful with great views of the night sky.
@AmberB2127441 · Camped on Apr 26, 2025 at Campsite #6
Our first time at big bend and we loved it! This spot was perfect for our family and the views were great! Neighbors didnt feel too close to us.
@StuartB5959278 · Camped on Apr 25, 2025 at Campsite #6
Very secluded location. Campsites are a bit close but no closer than most other sites. Didn't expect flush toilets and drinking fountain/bottle filler and wash sink so that was a bonus.
@JonlucabE63E0C · Camped on Apr 20, 2025 at Campsite #9
Immaculate campground and excellent amenities. Spectacular views of the sunset over the west ridge of McKittrick. No bugs either, and dead silent. Scenic drive to the campground as well!
@LeRoyM8827122 · Camped on Apr 19, 2025 at Campsite #6
Great place. Quiet and beautiful. Only reason it wasn't excellent was that the park didn't have the water spigots working at the horse corrals. Had to use a bucket to fill up his water from down the way. Took awhile.
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