NPS•Carlsbad, TX•8.5h from Austin

Guadalupe Mountains NP — Dog Canyon

mountainsdesertcanyon

Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

⚠️ 23ft total length hard limit — vehicle + trailer combined. Access road has tight switchbacks.

Fee

$20/nt + $10 entry

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Verify before trip

Cell Signal

No signal

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Year-round

Reservations

Recreation.gov

Max Length

23 ft

Highlights

▶ Remote north entrance — one of the most isolated campgrounds in Texas
▶ 4 RV sites + tent sites; rarely full
▶ Trailhead for wilderness routes into the high country

Planning Notes

⚠️ 23ft TOTAL LENGTH hard limit — very tight switchbacks on access road. 110 road miles from Pine Springs via NM-137. Pit toilets and water on-site.

Contact: (915) 828-3251

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.