Dog Canyon
PJ M.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 5, 2023

Best free camping near Alamogordo

About 20 minutes south of Alamogordo. Main dirt road is fine, even for larger rigs. Side road that runs north/south may give you issues.

Plenty of obvious campsites, many of which are level. Mine had a stone border created by previous guests which was pretty cool.

Great views in every direction, but many sites will be exposed to wind. Was pretty gusty when I was there.

Be advised, Oliver Lee Memorial State Park is right next door, but dump station is clearly marked as only for guests. Water and dump station were physically locked at 4pm which is stupid.

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  • Review photo of Dog Canyon by PJ M., July 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Dog Canyon by PJ M., July 5, 2023