Campground

Marcus Wilderness Campground

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$6per night

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Details

Lat:31.9811711479

Lng:-104.876854149

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National Park Service

Last Updated: July 24, 2026

Campground Overview

Introduction

A Wilderness Use Permit is required for all use of these campsites. From Dog Canyon, hikers travel through grassy areas then cross Manzanita Ridge to view West Dog Canyon before descending to an elevation equivalent to the starting point. Not frequently used; pay attention to the trail and rock cairns marking the way. The campground is in pinion and juniper, shaded and protected from the wind. The distance from Dog Canyon is 3.7 miles.

Campsite Details

Reservable5

First Come First Serve0

Total Sites5

Group0

Horse0

Tent Only5

Electrical Hookups0

RV Only0

Walk/Boat To5

Other0

Operating Hours

Wilderness Campgrounds may close due to emergency, maintenance work, or resource protection concerns. All wilderness campgrounds require a Wilderness Use Permit to stay overnight, and all campers must use the tent pads.

Rates & Fees

$6.00

Permit Reservation Fee

All Wilderness Use Permits for overnight camping will require a $6 reservation fee (one per permit) plus a scalable $6 per-person-per-night recreation fee for each individual listed on the permit.

$6.00

Permit Per-Person-Per-Night Recreation Fee

In addition to the $6 Reservation Fee, all Wilderness Use Permits for overnight camping will require a scalable $6 per-person-per-night recreation fee for each individual listed on the permit. For example, one person camping one night would pay $6; while three people camping one night would pay $18; one person camping two nights would pay $12; while three people camping two nights would pay $36.

Rules & Regulations

Fire/Stove Policy

Fires are not permitted anywhere in the park. Bring a backpacking stove if you plan to cook.

Regulations Overview

• A wilderness use permit is required before you occupy any wilderness campsite in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. • Use or discharge of firearms is prohibited. All wildlife is protected by federal law. Possession of other weapons, traps, or explosives is prohibited. • Camp fires are prohibited in the Guadalupe Mountains. Use containerized fuel stoves only. • Contain your trash and pack it out. • No pets on trails or in the backcountry. • Do not take shortcuts on trails to protect the landscape and prevent erosion. • Collecting or disturbing any natural or historical feature or object is prohibited. • Camp within designated sites. • The use of hammocks, slacklines, tarps or similar devices tied to natural and/or manmade features is prohibited. • The use of a landfill-safe commercial toilet bag system is required for all overnight wilderness permit holders. A minimum of one bag per person per day is required and proof of possession must be shown when permit is issued. • Do not feed wildlife.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
The Marcus Campground is a primitive camping area accessible only by foot trail.
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
The Marcus Campground is a primitive camping area accessible only by foot trail.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
The Marcus Campground is a primitive camping area accessible only by foot trail.
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
No Roads
Classifications
Designated Primitive Campsites

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