Dog Canyon Campground

Overview

Dog Canyon is a two-hour drive from the Pine Springs area. The Dog Canyon Campground sits at 6,300 feet in elevation and has 9 tent and 4 RV sites. There is one group site at Dog Canyon that can be reserved for a group of 10-20 individuals.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

15 campsites

Fee

From $20 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

575-981-2418

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Dog Canyon Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Indian Meadow Nature TrailHike · 30-45 Minutes · 0.2 mi from camp

  The Indian Meadow Nature Trail is an easy 0.6 mile loop that begins across the road from the ranger station and next to the group campsite, offering good views of the landscape. National Park Service

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• Marcus OverlookHike · 3-5 Hours · 1.8 mi from camp

  Hiking the Bush Mountain Trail from Dog Canyon out to the Marcus Overlook and back makes an excellent and usually solitary day hike in the Guadalupe Mountains. National Park Service

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• McKittrick RidgeHike · 8-12 Hours · 2.1 mi from camp

  The journey to the top of McKittrick Ridge is "the toughest hike in Texas." This arduous hike is best enjoyed as an overnight hike allowing for rest, recovery, and fabulous night skies at… National Park Service

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• Lost Peak SaddleHike · 3-6 Hours · 2.2 mi from camp

  Hiking the Tejas Trail from Dog Canyon out to the Lost Peak Saddle and back makes an excellent day hike in the Guadalupe Mountains. National Park Service

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• The Grotto and Hunter Line ShackHike · 3-5 Hours · 3.1 mi from camp

  Stretch out your day hike into McKittrick Canyon by hiking to the Grotto. National Park Service

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• The NotchHike · 5-7 Hours · 3.1 mi from camp

  The hike to "the Notch" is a challenging day hike that proceeds through McKittrick Canyon to a dramatic viewpoint about half way up toward McKittrick Ridge. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Plowman PeakPeak · 6,535 ft · 2.9 mi from campShow on map
• Panorama PeakPeak · 6,729 ft · 3.1 mi from campShow on map
• The GrottoCave · 3.1 mi from campShow on map
• Salt Basin OverlookViewpoint · 9.0 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.