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Dog Canyon Ranger Station

Passport stampWheelchair accessibleRestroomsIn Guadalupe Mountains National Park
A small building in a verdant desert canyon
The Dog Canyon Ranger Station · NPS/K. Poteet
Phone
575-981-2418
Town
Salt Flat, TX
Services listed
20
Coordinates
31.9963, -104.8334
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31.9963, -104.8334 · Park boundary: National Park Service

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Visitors can pick up brochures and maps from the Dog Canyon Ranger Station when staff or volunteers are available. The Dog Canyon Ranger Station is open intermittently depending on staff availability. If staff and volunteers are present they may be patrolling trails or the campground and not necessarily inside the station.

Closed all week

The Dog Canyon Ranger Station is open intermittently depending on staff availability. Staff and volunteers may be in the area and not necessarily inside the station.

  • Thanksgiving Day · Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026 · Closed
  • Christmas Day · Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 · Closed
  • New Year's Day · Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 1, 2027 · Closed
  • Martin Luther King, Jr Day · Jan 18, 2027 – Jan 18, 2027 · Closed
  • Washington's Birthday · Feb 15, 2027 – Feb 15, 2027 · Closed
Accessible RoomsBenches/SeatingHistorical/Interpretive Information/ExhibitsInformationInformation - Maps AvailableInformation - Ranger/Staff Member PresentInformation Kiosk/Bulletin BoardParking - AutoPermits IssuedPicnic Shelter/PavilionPicnic TableRestroomRestroom - AccessibleScenic View/Photo SpotToilet - FlushTrailheadTrash/Litter ReceptaclesWater - Bottle-Filling StationWater - Drinking/PotableWheelchair Accessible

Dog Canyon Ranger Station is a Passport To Your National Parks stamp location.

Coming from Texas: Traveling north on Highway 62/180 you will cross the state line into New Mexico. About 27 miles after crossing the state line, you will come up on the junction of Dark Canyon Rd-408. Turning in to Dark Canyon Rd-408 N follow the road for 22 miles to the junction of NM-137 N. At the junction, turn into NM-137 N and follow for 35 miles to the entrance of Dog Canyon.

A road passes by the front of a small building with a flag pole in front of it.
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A stylized sign in the profile of El Capitan reads "Dog Canyon Ranger Station"
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Side view of a small building with a porch
NPS/K. Poteet
Address361 Dog Canyon Rd. · Salt Flat, TX 79847

Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.

National Park Service registry

Checked 2026-08-04

Where is Dog Canyon Ranger Station?

Dog Canyon Ranger Station in Guadalupe Mountains National Park is at 361 Dog Canyon Rd., Salt Flat, TX.

What services does Dog Canyon Ranger Station offer?

Dog Canyon Ranger Station in Guadalupe Mountains National Park lists accessible rooms, benches/seating, historical/interpretive information/exhibits, information, information - maps available, information - ranger/staff member present, information kiosk/bulletin board, parking - auto, permits issued, picnic shelter/pavilion, picnic table, restroom, restroom - accessible, scenic view/photo spot, toilet - flush, trailhead, trash/litter receptacles, water - bottle-filling station, water - drinking/potable, wheelchair accessible.

Is there a passport stamp at Dog Canyon Ranger Station?

Yes. Dog Canyon Ranger Station in Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a National Park Passport stamp location.

What is the phone number for Dog Canyon Ranger Station?

Dog Canyon Ranger Station in Guadalupe Mountains National Park can be reached on 5759812418.

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