Guadalupe Mountains National Park1
Campsite #1 at Dog Canyon Campground, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, TX
$20
Tent Site #1
| Walk-In | 6 people |
| 2 | good |
6/4
6/10
Campsite #1 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (10)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 70% |
| 4 star | | 10% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 20% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@SeanM2349912 · Camped on Aug 31, 2024 at Campsite #1
Trail to Lost Peak was great. Nice and quiet campsite. Clean bathrooms were a plus.
@CameronA5E671F · Camped on Apr 27, 2024 at Campsite #1
Nice secluded campsite - neighbors were friendly but quiet. Only downside is the lack of showers but the heated bathrooms were a plus!
@AlexP3554916 · Camped on Dec 29, 2023 at Campsite #1
if it's busy you aren't going to have much privacy, but it's far out enough that it's not often busy
@AmandaE790DD2B · Camped on Sep 1, 2023 at Campsite #1
We loved the site, next to the bathrooms. Plenty of space to spread out and shade.
@TomZ2984196 · Camped on May 9, 2023 at Campsite #1
A quiet, end-of-the-road campground. A great place to stage for a backcountry trip. No fires allowed, even charcoal. Gas stoves are OK. Running water is available. Wifi is available at the ranger station, about a three minute walk. Lots of birds and deer. Be prepared. The nearest gas is in Carlsbad or White City, nearly 70 miles away. Likewise, no other amenities near by. Get away from it all!
@KatieL4508274 · Camped on Apr 29, 2023 at Campsite #1
Someone was in my campsite! I reserved ahead of time, and when I arrived, two people were already camped in my site. It was after the visitor center and ranger station were closed for the evening so we had to sort it out. Obviously we didn't have service. They thought all the sites were walk-in and up for grabs. Preventing these miscommunications in the future would be greatly appreciated! Nobody likes these types of confrontations, especially when it means one party may not have a place to sleep that night. Thanks!
@AnnetteLB84F08 · Camped on Apr 23, 2023 at Campsite #1
If you can, avoid Tent sites #1 and #2. While scenic, their close proximity to the bathroom detracts from being in the great out of doors. Otherwise, it's a great campground.
@DEVAB8487562 · Camped on Apr 3, 2023 at Campsite #1
My family and I stayed at Dog Canyon Campground the first week of April after we visited Carlsbad Cavern NP. It is one of the best maintained NP campgrounds I have ever camped. Given its far distance from the main highway and it only has 9 campsites makes it a very peaceful campground. The restroom was well maintained and it was even heated, which was great since the temperature dropped below freezing during our stay. The campsites line a creek at the bottom of a hillside. The view was absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend this campground and I think it is worth the drive.
The campground is about 1 hr. 45 min from Carlsbad Cavern NP and Sitting Bull Falls is about halfway through the drive. I would suggest 2 nights at the campground, so you can visit both parks.
The campground is about 1 hr. 45 min from Carlsbad Cavern NP and Sitting Bull Falls is about halfway through the drive. I would suggest 2 nights at the campground, so you can visit both parks.
@BrentM725 · Camped on Nov 22, 2021 at Campsite #1
Very nice place to be. Wasn’t over crowded and pretty secluded tucked away in the mountains. Nice trails and great views. Bathroom heated in the cold was a big plus. I would recommend a visit for sure.
@JackieS656 · Camped on Nov 3, 2021 at Campsite #1
Beautiful scenery. Clean bathrooms. Volunteers were great. Especially David. Campgrounds are well maintained. And the nights were cold!
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