Marcus Wilderness Campground
Open. A Wilderness Use Permit is required and can be reserved through Recreation.gov up to three months in advance. Permits must be picked up in person at Pine Springs Visitor Center by 3:30 PM Mountain Time, up to 48 hours before trip start. Walk-up permits for unreserved sites are available 8:00 AM to noon daily.
Flood Watch issued October 29 at 1:50PM MDT until October 30 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico, including the following areas, Central Lea, Eddy County Plains, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County, Northern Lea and Southern Lea and Texas, including the following areas, Andrews, Borden, Central Brewster, Chinati Mountains, Chisos Basin, Crane, Davis Mountains, Davis Mountains Foothills, Dawson, Eastern Culberson, Ector, Gaines, Glasscock, Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Howard, Loving, Lower Brewster County, Marfa Plateau, Martin, Midland, Mitchell, Pecos, Presidio Valley, Reagan, Reeves County Plains, Scurry, Terrell, Upton, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, Ward and Winkler. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep moisture will spread over the entire area ahead of an approaching upper level storm system today and Friday. Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing very heavy rainfall over these areas. 1 to 3 inches of rainfall with locally higher totals will be possible, which could result in areas of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Marcus Wilderness Campground offers a remote backcountry experience in the Guadalupe Mountains Wilderness. From Dog Canyon, hikers travel through grassy areas, cross Manzanita Ridge with views of West Dog Canyon, then descend to an elevation equivalent to the starting point. The campground sits in a pinon and juniper forest that provides shade and wind protection. This is a primitive camping experience with no water, no toilets, and no established amenities. Campers must carry all water (one gallon per person per day recommended), pack out all trash, and use a landfill-safe commercial toilet bag system (minimum one bag per person per day, with proof of possession required when obtaining the permit). Campfires are strictly prohibited throughout the park; only containerized fuel stoves are permitted for cooking. The campground has 5 designated sites and is not frequently used. Pay attention to the trail and rock cairns marking the way, as the route can be less obvious than more popular trails in the park.
Directions
From Dog Canyon, hike 3.7 miles. The trail passes through grassy areas, crosses Manzanita Ridge with views of West Dog Canyon, then descends to the campground. Follow rock cairns carefully as the trail is not heavily used.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $12 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (915) 828-3251 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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