Campground · TX
Dog Canyon Campground
TX · Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Dog Canyon Campground is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 12 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in March (7/10) and eases to its lowest in July (1/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (March), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 10 tent-only sites
- 5 RV sites
- 1 accessible sites
- Max RV length 23 ft
Activities: CAMPING, BIRDING, HIKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, PICNICKING, STAR GAZING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WILDERNESS, BACKPACKING, DAY USE AREA
How much does it cost to camp at Dog Canyon Campground?
Guadalupe Mountains National Park group campsite fees are $60.00 per night. Group site occupancy requires a minimum of 10 persons and is limited to a maximum of 20 persons per site. Groups larger than 20 persons are required to obtain a Special Use Permit 3 weeks prior to your visit. To begin the SUP process, click here.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.