Dog Canyon Ranger Station

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
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.



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