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Most Recently Reviewed
Brantley Lake State Park
Latest Review Submited On
2012-05-21 11:04:47
6 Park(s) Reviewed Near
Carlsbad, New Mexico
CGID1850Brantley Lake State Park
Camp Information
Sites
51
Date of Stay
May 2012
Latest Rate
$16
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
9 6 9 8 10 8 9 6 7 7
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2012
$16
Second trip to Brantley which we chose for it's proximity to Carlsbad Caverns (1 1/4 hour drive). You are in the desert with nice vistas from most sites (we used #26 overlooking the lake). There are a few sites (4 or 5?) with sewer but most have water & 30 amp electricity. Spacious sites and quiet surroundings. Rangers were very helpful and friendly. Rate reflects $14 per night plus Internet reservation fee. About 1/2 of the sites are reservable and the other 1/2 are first come. We would come again if visiting Carlsbad. We camped here in a Motorhome.
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Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
May 2012
$14
Good view from site. Bathrooms were rough but it is a State campground. Had problem with neighboring dog. Campground host wasn't much interested but said he would report it. One strange rule is the additional vehicle fee. If you don't tow your car in you are charged an extra $10.00. We leave small footprint with only a 24.5 foot rig but choose not to tow our car and for that fee was $24.00 a night. We could have hooked up the car right at the entrance (as reported to u by ranger) or pretended to do so but seems like a bit much and we like to support the state campgrounds. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2012
$14
This is a wonderful NM state park. It is dark, to enjoy the night skies, and quite with widely spaced sites. It is a great place to come just to relax or to enjoy the features in the area. In addition to the Caverns there is a great state park called "Living Desert" that is on the outskirts of Carlsbad that is great. There are site with full hookups (closer together) and sites with electricity (50 amp) and water (wider spacing). we have always made reservations, just to be sure, but the CG has never been anywhere near full. As noted by another reviewer, there can be a slight petroleum smell in the air, but not bad enough to keep us away. We had the wonderful smell of the blooming desert when we where there. We always try to stay here when we are in the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2012
$14
Very nice campgrounds run by the state. The cactus was in bloom while we were here which added something special. Windy everyday which helped keep the temps comfortable. Electric was good even the breakers at 30 amp held a full load without tripping. The cg is 14 miles is north of town. Short drives to sitting bull falls SP or Caverns NP. Would return if in the area We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2012
$14
This is one of the best state park campgrounds we have ever stayed in and we have been camping for close to 50 years. Wish we could have spent more time here. Close to Carlsbad National Park, a great cave to explore, but we missed the bat flight which we were told starts around Memorial Day. Brantley State Park would be a fun destination in itself. We camped on the reservoir. Our site had electricity and water hook up. The dump station was easy to get to and seemed new. Bathrooms were nice and well organized. I like the way they had the campground separated into reservation and no reservation areas. We did not waste time picking out a site only to see it was reserved. On a Spring week night the place was about half empty. Nice desert foliage. Picnic tables are sheltered. Very quiet with dark night sky. I do not think there was a bad site. Signs at the reservoir caution against eating the fish due to contamination with pesticides. We saw a lot of wildlife. We did not try our TV but Verizon worked fine. Nice boat launch. You should buy gas and groceries in Carlsbad or Artesia. As I write this the main street through the city of Carlsbad is under construction so pull in your mirrors and add extra travel time. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2012
$14
Any RV sporting a wind generator would likely love this place. The wind howled through (40+) on our first day there. The park is at a reservoir behind a dam, on the high ground in the Chihuahuan Desert, about 20 miles from Carlsbad. About half the sites can be reserved and the other half are first come first served. We did not see a single FC-FS site open during the four weekdays we were there, and no one flipped the reservable site signs to allow over night use the sites for one night. Accordingly there were sites that went unused sometimes. The sites are paved and have a modern picnic table under a metal roofed shelter with a stone wall to block winds from the predominant direction. Some sites were quite short; #14 is very long and has a separate car parking spot. We thought it was the best site in the park. Our site had both 30 and 50 amp service and plenty of water pressure. The barking dog at the campground host's RV was annoying. The dump station on the way out of the park is easily accessible and well designed. There are hiking trails to the visitor center and down to the water. The visitor center was intermittently staffed during normal hours. The gouges in the top of one of the speed bumps suggests caution when driving through the park. We didn't find any campgrounds nearer to Carlsbad that we wanted to stay at. We'd stay here again when visiting the area. We camped here in a Truck Camper.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2011
$20
Beautiful park. Had a full hook-up site (there are 2 available). All picnic tables on cement slab with shade cover. Can see for miles. Some sites overlooking the lake. Hiking, biking and water sports. About 1.5 hour to Carlsbad Caverns. Loved the park and would go back. Very peaceful and quiet. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
April 2011
$22
The 6 is for the campground overall. It is actually 2 campgrounds in 1. As you pull in (7.5 miles from US 285) turn left and you go to a primitive campground that caters mostly to tents and small rigs. To the right are sites that will hold up to a 45' class A. Our site (# 4 which barely held our 42') had a full hookup. We looked at most of the other sites and did not see one that had sewer. There is a dump site as you leave, but I doubt you could get a Class A into it. The CG is full of bushes with lots of VERY sharp thorns. I had to use some wire cutters to prune one of them so that I could get to the sewer. They are growing into each trail that wanders through the CG. Many of the sites are too small for anything over 30' and all of them are not level. Despite the attraction of Carlsbad Canyon there are not many choices in the area. This would not be one of ours unless we got site #4. Doubtful we would return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2011
$14
Campground is a distance from the main highway and far from any stores and at least 45 minutes fro Carlsbad Caverns. The park is perched on high ground and we had lots of strong wind. It overlooks a reservoir...not a lake. It is quite a hike down to the "lake" but there is no beach and you cannot swim in it. There is not much that you can do here it is basically a quiet place to camp. The sites are large and have nice concrete picnic pads with shade. There weren't many RV places in the area that we would want to stay in...this was the best option. If we returned to see the caverns we would probably only stay overnight and be on our way. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2011
$12
Nice park about 30 miles from Carlsbad Caverns. Wi-Fi hot spot did not work well. Got dropped a lot. Clean and friendly. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
February 2011
$15
We chose this park because it seemed like the nicest option while visiting Carlsbad Caverns NP. The campground is pretty nice, nothing that spectacular. The sites are spaced apart nicely with shade covered tables. They also have a really nice park for the kids, that looks brand new. I have 3 complaints about the park, though. First off, it's pretty far from the Caverns, at least 45 minutes, longer for us because there was road construction. Secondly, the next day that we were there, a group of inmates (orange jumpsuits and all) arrived and used the bathrooms right next to the playground. We were leaving for the day to go to Caverns, so I can only assume that they were there to clean/maintain the park. They weren't there alone or anything, there were 2 armed guards with them, but with 2 little kids, it didn't give me a warm and fuzzy feeling that they were there at all. Thirdly, every night a petroleum smell would blow in that was pretty overwhelming. There aren't very many options in the area for RV parks that looked any better. Next time, we would probably just drive into the Caverns and drive through Carlsbad and stay somewhere else. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
January 2011
$14
Pulled in late, expecting the best, based on the previous ratings. Most of the sites are very short. A couple of pull-through sites were occupied. Many of the sites are not near level. Some were blocked by overhanging tree branches. The numerous speed bumps on the main loop road get very annoying. Driving through the entrance to the Park is very tight. This is a typical State park, which was designed for much smaller rigs. There is no comparison between this Park and the State parks in Arizona, Oregon, or others. On the redeeming side, it does offer great views of the surrounding area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2010
$28
Back-in sites, very limited 50 amp with sewer, most are 30 amp with water, no sewer. Extra $10 for online reservation (plus $10 for site and $8 for 50 amp with sewer). Very large site, with covered picnic table and space for a tent. Tight for 14' wide (with slideouts) 40' foot long RV. Anything longer won't fit and larger popouts would hit trees. Sewer at back of site, so be sure you have enough sewer hose. Water pressure at 70+ PSI, power at 123 volts. Very nice views, wooded area, playground and bathrooms nearby. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2010
$14
Very nice campground with widely-spaced sites, numerous trees, and mostly level pads. The shower rooms are modern and clean, with somewhat strange fixtures; the hot water is not adjustable. There are very good hiking trails. The campground is six miles from the highway, but the road is fine, with no potholes or bumps. Verizon connectivity is good. We will definitely stay here again if it fits our travel plans. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2010
$4
I am providing this campground with an overall rating of which I have only honored one other place. The Limestone Campground of this State Park is a well designed, spacious and attractive desert shrub campground. There are three pull-through sites available and we had one for our nine day stay. The pull-throughs, three sewer sites, and site 14 and 15 have 50 Amp electric. The campground is divided into two section, the reservation side and the first come first serve side. The reservation side has the better appearing, longer pad and more level sites. Only three or five were occupied each night. Our big rig fit just well into the pull-through, which had a terrific view of the lake and surrounding plains. The access road is paved, wide, and each camp site is paved. Each site has a covered patio and native plant landscaping. Most sites have shade provided by low growing trees. The trees are not big enough or tall enough to block satellite TV. Our PDA net worked great for the internet. If you have a WiFi dish the Carlsbad KOA WiFi can be acquired. Brantley Lake was a birding hot spot for us. There were ducks, geese, pelicans, cranes, loons, grebes, and more each day on the lake. The rate reflects the discount with the annual camp pass. We will be back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2010
$14
I loved this park. I came for one night but stayed 2. The only down side is the park is 12 miles NW of Carlsbad and the Caverns are on the SW side of town so it is a bit of a drive. It is fairly convenient to Sitting Bull Falls. Nothing is really convenient to the falls. There a 6 miles of good paved park road into the campground from US-285. This is one of a handful of NM public parks with water hook ups. Water is in short supply and laying pipe is also very expensive due to the rocky enviroment. People who expect all the bells and bangles should go 2 miles north of this park on US-280 to the KOA. Should anyone really expect WiFi, cable TV, and full hookups for $14? What I love about public parks is the space between sites and the feeling of camping in a natural enviroment. And Brantley Lake is tops in these respects. No, it doesn't have much shade. It is in the high desert and trees taller than 15 feet don't grow here, but there is a nice covered picnic table at each site. Our site overlooked the lake but most sites do not have a lake view. Half of the sites, including the 2 with sewer, can be reserved. Yes, when you get reservations in any public parks you do have to pay a small fee for the service. The nice thing about NM state parks is that reserved sites with green tags are available for one night. So if you are just passing through, you can use them. Reserved sites with Red tags are not available. Unless it is a holiday weekend or spring break you rarely need reservations for one night stays in NM state parks. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
September 2010
$14
Low-key campground, nice sites. Some have distant view of lake (reservoir). Some might come for the "lake" but our purpose was to visit Carlsbad Caverns. Campground is almost an hour north on US-285, and several miles east of US-285 (6 or more) on crude road, lengthening the trip. That's the downside. But compared to reviews of other Carlsbad area campgrounds, it seems like a good choice. Campsites each have metal pavilion, picnic table, grill, lots of space. Trees, good site separation, far better than commercial RV parks. A few sites have sewer, must be reserved. We just drove in to first-come area, probably better sites but lacking sewer; dump station just outside campground. No cable TV, but our pop-up antenna picked up all the major networks, most in high-def (need to rotate the antenna in different directions to find them). We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
September 2010
$17
This is a very nice state park. The ranger was very friendly and helpful, he needs help though. Somebody had thrown toilet paper all over the mens bathroom, it was not cleaned for the 3 days we were here. Our rig is 30 feet and it 'just' fit into the space we had, #26. We had a nice view of the lake. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2010
$23
We stayed 2 nights while we visited the awesome caverns and Sitting Bull Falls. The campground is remote, but has a quiet and serene atmosphere. The only complaint I have is there is no internet access. We had one of the few sites with sewer hookups and made reservations which cost extra. Each site has their own covered table and BBQ grill. We would stay here again and recommend it. Take the truck bypass to go around part of the Carlsbad downtown area on way to the caverns. Nice Wal-Mart on side of town nearest to the caverns. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
August 2010
$23
Remote and away from town. On the lake and crowded. Loud music playing near us. Park ranger had to go over a few times to get it turned down. Had a good breeze and pretty sunset. Cement driveways and picnic areas which have an awning above. Not big rig friendly. Only saw back-in sites and it was difficult to maneuver. Shower had no shower-head and little water pressure but it was large. Staff in office are very friendly and helpful. Would like to stay here again but will not in a big rig. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2010
$14
We arrived mid-week without a reservation and had no problem finding a site that would hold our 40 motorhome in the 'no reservation' section. The park only has thirteen 50 amp spaces and only four of these are in the no reservation loop. Our Verizon phones and air card worked here. We had no problems negotiating the roadways and Carlsbad ( the city ) is a short drive away. We day tripped to Carlsbad Caverns ( a must do!! ) and out to Sitting Bull Falls ( also a must do - take your suits! ) We would not hesitate to recommend this park or to stay here again if we are passing through the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2010
$14
We stayed here for a couple days in the middle of the week and there were only a few other campers. The sites are very spread out. We had site #7 it had lots of flowered bushes and opened to the desert in the back. The park has a visitor center where you can buy ice for $2.50. It is 45 minutes to the Carlsbad Caves and 10 minutes to Living Desert Zoo. It was a very clean park and would stay here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2010
$18
Beautiful campground located close enough to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. (45 minutes). Based on a previous reviewer's comments, we reserved site 4, which had a sewer hookup. There are just two other sites with sewer, and they are first come/first served only. Our site barely fit our 34' motorhome but was still acceptable. Half of the campground (the east side) has reservable sites, while the other half is first come/first served. If we hadn't wanted sewer (they do have a dump station), we would love to have stayed at site 14, which was spacious, private, and had a fantastic view of the desert. Non-sewered sites are $14. Very peaceful campground and not a bad campsite in the whole place. Large spaces between all sites. Wish we could have stayed longer. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2010
$14
I don't think the private parks that we passed on the way, can compete with Brantley. We used it as a base to explore Carlsbad and the surrounding area. We gave ourselves 45 minutes to get to the Caverns, but could have used an hour or even more. Spring in the desert is lovely, and the Caverns are awesome. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2010
$14
We reserved Site #4 on-line which added $10 to the total cost; however, it was worth it to know we had a spot waiting. I found the turns OK, but wouldn't want them any tighter. Site #4's paved/gravel length just fit our 40' motorhome with maybe 2 feet to spare; however, the overall site is spacious and the desert view was fantastic. It appears that a few other sites may have been longer. The park was 60% empty on Thursday & Friday. Carlsbad Caverns was about an hour drive. We would stay here again without hesitation. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2010
$14
Nicely laid-out campground. As previously mentioned, some corners are tight and paved sites are a bit narrow if you have a larger rig. Beautiful views overlooking the lake, and a nicely-maintained foot trail which loops back to the campground, as well as T's off down to the lake shore. Enjoyed the site layouts, which emphasize the natural desert landscaping. Each site has its own little picnic table roof and a wall which helps make it feel very private. My only complaint was the restrooms: a sign on the door saying, due to maintenance issues, heat is not available until 3/8/2010. Showers have the single buttons which you have to continuously push in order to get water flow. All in all, though, a very nice park, and we'd certainly return. Having to slow for road construction, and driving through Carlsbad city traffic, it took us just over an hour to get to Carlsbad Caverns. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
January 2010
$10
This is a nice park. We camped in the dispersed campground this time (Jan), but camped in the main campground a couple months ago. The restrooms/showers were always clean, as were the grounds. We had the dispersed campground on the bay all to ourselves: and the night sky was fantastic. There are unofficial pull-through spots with rock fire-rings, but you basically find what you like and camp. The main campground is nice as well, and has good views of the lake. The road is narrow, and some of the spots are hard to get into with a trailer however. New Mexico State Park visitors should be aware of "furlough" days. Due to budget cuts, there will be several days during 2010 that the state parks will be closed and the gates locked. The ranger stopped by our campsite to let us know about an upcoming furlough day, which was appreciated. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2009
$21
This is a New Mexico state park located 15 miles north of Carlsbad (it is not that bad though because there is a cut-off that allows you to skip the traffic in town when traveling from North to South). We made reservations online so the price was impacted by the $10 (that's right $10!) to make the reservation; anyways it was still cheaper than the Carlsbad locations. A cool side-note about the park is that as you exit onto the highway if you cross straight you can drive 30 miles to Sitting Bull Falls. Overall we are falling in love with state parks. Instead of worrying about cramming as many sites into a location as possible they actually consider views and privacy. Coyotes howling at night and a family of road-runners (meep meep) hanging out in our camp. The spot itself was paved but the pavement is very narrow; just wide enough for your rig. On the depth end we have a 37' fifth wheel and we had to back ALL the way in to fit both the truck and trailer in spot (took some fancy maneuvering with the truck too). Full hook-ups available at the site but they ask that you only drain gray at the dump station. I think they purposefully setup the drain way in back so a standard drain line won't reach; we used the macerator and hose and were careful about the volume dumped at any one time. Silent at night with bright stars and open sky. It feels like you are the only people on earth staying here. Just leave the "Burning Man" at home and enjoy this great location. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2009
$18
Very nice park with very nice views of the lake. If you are going to visit Carlsbad Caverns from here, allow extra driving time. Hwy 180 through Carlsbad is being worked on and the traffic is very bad. Take the Relief Route (Happy Valley Road, Hwy 524) around the city instead. Windy! Would stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2009
$14
Beautiful views of lake. Good water and electric. Clean dump station. Very nice picnic table with metal shelter. On top of hill so there is wind. Would stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2009
$20
Nice park with good views. There are several pull through sites with 50 Amp power. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2009
$14
We stayed 6 nights and were happy with the park, facilities, hosts, and rangers. We originally reserved online paying the $10 fee but asked the host after the first night if we could just move to the First Come/First Serve side of the park where there were sites with some shade and better views. Check out time is 2pm, check in is 4pm. Most campers we saw didn't stay longer the 3 nights. Fires are permitted but only in the site grill, no ground fires. Close and convenient to Carlsbad, Rosewell, Carlsbad Caverns, Sitting Bull Falls, The Outdoor Living Museum, etc. The lake wasn't that pretty. We didn't even take the time to put the Porta Boat on the water. It's also only a catch a release due to tainted water and fish. We did see deer, and of course cows and horses on local private property. On a couple of nights there was a strong odor of sulfur from the surrounding wells. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
December 2008
$4
Our rate reflects a New Mexico annual camping pass. This is a really nice campground and one of the better ones in the New Mexico State Parl system. We had a pull-through site, #44, which had 50 amp service. We camped here on the way to and back from our destination. There weren't too many campers. I really have nothing to add to the other reviews. There is not a bad site. Note, the sewer on the four full-hook-up sites is to the rear of the campsite. This may be an issue, like it would be for us, depending on the design and location of your sewer hose. This is a great location to visit the Caverns even though it is about a 30-minute drive. You can't beat the price and the setting. We definitely will return. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
November 2008
$20
The lake is very pretty but do not go there if you plan on swimming or fishing. The water was contaminated and "no fishing or swimming" signs were everywhere. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
September 2008
$4
Saying the host is disinterested is a major improvement from the reality. His dog was one of the problems. A camper in a ragged trailer, and ragged vehicles kept two dogs tethered out near the street. They barked at every little thing that happened. The ranger was not interested in quieting the dog problem either. The park is well kept physically and in the middle of a huge amount of things to keep you busy. Carlsbad is in the middle of a major construction boom so traffic is tough in town We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2008
$18
I generally agree with all previous positive comments, but would like to clarify some of that review information that is in error. The park isn’t actually ‘remote’ in that it’s only 12 miles from Carlsbad, which includes the 4.5 miles off the main highway. The park is landscaped with plenty of trees, but in the high desert area of SE NM they don’t grow high enough for shade. $4 won’t get you into a site unless you have some form of NM park pass. The rate posted for my review is the current published price. The one-way mileage to the nearby attraction of Sitting Bull Falls is actually 45 miles. There is 50 amp service in about a third of the sites to include the only three pull thru’s. About one third of the sites require at least some back to front leveling. Only about a third of the sites will accommodate big rigs, but those that do are nice, level, lengthy sites. Access roads and pads are paved. Water pressure and voltage was good, but the park wasn’t full. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2008
$4
Remote desert environment which is interesting for someone unfamiliar but but stark. Nice nature trail from camp to ranger station. Very windy in the spring. I suspect the area would be very uncomfortable in the summer. Cell phone coverage is good. Warnings are posted not to eat the fish from the lake since they have DDT. Host was moderately disinterested. Ranger staff are friendly and helpful. Carlsbad has very nice stocked lake for fishing and recreation. Very interesting area for geology study. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2008
$16
We camped here for five nights in March 2008. This is a Chihuahuan desert park so be prepared for great scenery, few trees and big skies. Expect cold nights and warm days. There are a few short walks/hikes within the park. The park is well maintained with large, mostly level, paved sites. Campsites have a wonderful sun shelter with a picnic table and many have a lovely stone wall to block the wind. The staff were very helpful. The restrooms are very clean, but hot water in the showers was limited. Birding opportunities are also limited. BLSP is an excellent home base for trips to Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Lincoln National Forest. The former is an outstanding attraction and the latter has terrific hikes and scenery including Sitting Bull Falls and Five Points Vista. All suitable for hikers and non-hikers alike. All these attractions are about one hour’s drive from BLSP, but the drives are worth it followed by a return to a great park for camping. TV reception is great: no trees to block signals. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2008
$14
Brantley State Park is a nice place to stay on the way to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The sites have a sturdy shelter and table with large level pads. Everything was well taken care of. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2008
$15
Nice and remote, but worth the drive. This is an outstanding State Park with everything you will need for a fun camping trip. The lake has good access and there are National parks near by. Some sites are small, but there are some bigger sites. We have a 37 foot 5th wheel that fit into site 19 just fine. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2007
$14
Lots of trees. Some sites were very private due to trees and rock walls. Every site had a table with a roof. Very clean, and nice paved roads. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2007
$35
Nice park, close to town, shopping and attractions. Owner and family who work here are very, very nice. Free WiFi was nice, but our Verizon card worked well here. The WiFi is faster, so we used it. Lots of animals for kids to check out. Turtles, ponies, goats and chameleons. These folks try very hard and we like staying at family owned parks. Would definitely stay here again. The only drawback is that some of the permanent residents have let their rigs look tacky with stuff laying around a couple of flat tires. Makes it look bad, but ignore that. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2007
$4
This is a very nice quiet state park with the best water pressure we’ve ever had at a park. Our cell phone reception was good but my aircard for our computer was iffy, (Verizon) The town of Carlsbad has an Albertson’s Market and a Super Walmart that we found to be well stocked. The park is close to the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park which is an indoor/outdoor living museum ($5.00 per adult ) displaying more than 40 native animal species and hundreds of succulent plants from around the world. It’s a 1.3 mile self-guided tour which is a leisurely walk through various habitats. http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/LivingDesert.htm Directly across from the entrance to Brantley Lake is the road leading to Sitting Bull Falls which is about 30 miles in. You will be traveling near some of the oil fields and there is a nasty smell every now and then. There are numerous picnic shelters, a modern restroom, drinking fountains and a very short walk to the falls. This is maintained by Lincoln National Forest and there is a fee of $5.00 per vehicle(half price if you hold a Golden Age Pass).We know they will take you on a guided tour of the caves that are behind the falls but you must call ahead. http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/lincoln/recreation/caves.shtml We spent a week at Brantley and really enjoyed ourselves. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2007
$18
Beautiful high-desert campground with view of dammed-up lake from every campsite, distant mountains, and desert meadows. Lots are 80 ft wide, paved, with sewer available in 2 of 51 sites. Ours was a sewer site and our fee was $18. Non-sewer sites are $14. There are both reservation and non-reservation sites. Grills and picnic tables are provided on a cement slab with steel and stone-wall shelter at each site. A nature guide is provided for easy hiking across the desert terrain trails. The campground has some trees. Access roads are paved. The camp is about 12 miles from town. There is a boat launch but eating the fish in the lake is not recommended. Staff is friendly and helpful. Campground host also.This campground is about one hour's drive from Carlsbad Caverns National Park visitor center. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
February 2007
$15
Very Remote, not bad is all you intend to do is get away from everything. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2007
$14
We stayed here for three nights and really enjoyed the time at the park. Many of the sites look out onto the lake however access to the lake is very limited due to heavy brush along the shoreline. The other downside is the smell from local oil wells in the area which is usally strongest in the mornings. The campground is very well maintained and the sites are nice. We would stay here again and we have been impressed with the new mexico State Parks. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
December 2006
$14
We stayed here while visiting New Mexico for 5 days last Christmas. Park is a little drive out of the city but GREAT for nature lovers & those that don't like the "RV Park" type atmosphere all the time. Sites were separated, some shaded, with picnic tables under shelter. Very quiet & nicely kept State Park. Small playground & hiking trails down to the nearby lake. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2006
$24
Nice spacious sites with lots of room and nice views. Having electricity is really nice in a state campground. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
November 2004
$14
We visited this park at an unfortunate time because the wind screamed and howled the whole time we were there--it was rather disconcerting. The lake was whipped into foam and whitecaps. The camp host was friendly and helpful, we appreciated her phone call in advance of our arrival telling us that the main road was out and giving us alternate directions. Hated the showers, the nozzle was too low, projected at an awkward angle and the on button had to be held down continually. The water temp also could not be adjusted and it was just lukewarm; in the summer it probably feels just right but was chilly in November. Sites were pretty level and spacious with nice views of the lake. The trees have grown since we were there about 12 years ago but they don't provide much shade, we liked the covered picnic tables. Given the backroads we had to take to get in and out due to the main road outage it seemed a bit remote but we enjoyed a visit to Carlsbad Caverns and the town of Carlsbad. We would stay there again if the forecast did not predict strong winds. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
2004
$14
Sites are well separated, roomy and easy for even a big rig to back into. The friendly
workcampers at the visitor center asked how big our rig was, then suggested a particular site--we had a beautiful view of the lake and all the privacy we
could ask for. Don't bother paying for a sewer site when you use the automated payment station. There are only 3 and the camphosts have them. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
2003
$14
Arriving at the site in the evening was conveniant. There is an "ATM" style terminal to register at and pay (talks to you pretty loud, too!). We met some friends up there, and finding a couple sites to park together is difficult as they are more private than others I have seen just by distance from each other, which is great if you're going alone. Spaces were nice, pavement pretty level, gravel around, nice shelters with picnic tables and nice BBQ grills (anytime we don't have to dirty ours up we don't!). Shower and restroom facilities were clean, but showers not very functional. Most had
a pushbutton timer for water (which is NEVER long enough), but handicap stall had an on-off valve. Problem for me was shower head faces the bench in the stall, making it damn near impossible to standup for shower (I know, I know, I shouldnt be using it if I don't need it, just didnt want to mess with the pushbutton!) Nice gravel trails to take you to the lake. One dump station on the way out of the park. Only problem is, when I went to pack up and get ready to dump, I noticed one of my bumper caps on the ground, and sewer drain hose missing. Overall, enjoyable and nice, but lock up your things, first time I have been a victim of thieves in an RV park. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
2001
$14
Park is approx 15 miles from Carlsbad and 30 miles north of the Caverns. Sites are level, wide and deep with cabanas, picnic tables and trees. Has a dump station. Fishing and boating on Brantley Lake (boat launch is about 1 mile from campground) as well as numerous hiking trails and a Visitors Center. We camped here in a camper.
CGID1851Carlsbad KOA
Camp Information
Sites
104
Date of Stay
March 2012
Latest Rate
$38
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
8 10 10 6 10 10 7 9 10 8
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2012
$38
We stay here occasionally when visiting family in Carlsbad. This visit was fine, but the pool wasn't open yet (air temps near 90), and we were disappointed. The hot tub was nice, but it was only open from 3 pm to 6 pm. How odd is that? The site was OK, voltage OK, and internet was OK, the gravel roads dusty. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2012
$32
Restrooms/Showers deserve an 11! Yes -- you will be an extra 15 miles north of Carlsbad, but you'll be glad you made this choice! We visited our friends at the RV park smack downtown (we won't name it here), and they had no space, no grass, no room to sit outside. We had it all at the Carlsbad KOA, plus bird sounds, in a peaceful setting next to a grove of pecan trees. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2012
$43
A great park. I avoid KOA’s. They generally are expensive, with narrow sites and rude staff. This park is the exception! The park is located 10 miles north of Carlsbad in the New Mexico high desert and is very quiet. The access to the park is easy and well marked. The staff were among the friendliest we have met. The facilities are excellent, well maintained and complete. The gravel sites are spacious and the staff park you well away from neighbors, if possible. All facilities worked properly and the wide sites gave you plenty of room for slide outs and the picnic table at each site. The hot tub was a delight. The free Wi-Fi worked well. If you enjoy begin away from the lights, noise and congestion of the city, this is the place. The night sky is so clear you can see the Aliens landing at nearby Roswell well-maybe. Lots of space to exercise your pet. Out Corgi enjoyed the tunnels, space and grass. We came for two days and stayed a week, and we hope to return. Other KOA,s would be well advised to take lessons from the folks here! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
March 2012
$49
I chose to stay at this RV park because the reviews for White's City were very mixed. I did see White's City after I had already spent the first night at the KOA, and I feel like White's would have been adequate. The KOA RV park has great facilities and a small gift shop & RV supplies. Seasonal swimming pool and a hot tub for adults only open in evenings. Nice owners. They serve dinner meals as well. They seem to have considered a lot when designing this park. There are 2 fenced in dog run areas. Very well thought out and immaculately clean. There are 2 negatives though. The park is a long ways away from Carlsbad caverns or anywhere else. this KOA park offers much more in an RV park than I would need unless I was going to stay at that RV park for an extended period of time. The park is way out in the middle of nowhere. There are 2 other RV parks in Carlsbad that I saw while driving through town, but they are not listed on this RV reviews website. Normally I wouldn't complain about the location except that the KOA place was expensive; $48.95 per night for myself and 2 kids with a 10% Cruise America discount. The owners have considered designing the KOA as if it could be a place to stop and rest for a few days, but at those prices who could afford to? I will not be back to this KOA and will consider White's City on my next RV trip through the area. I will gas up before I go though, because White's jacks up their prices compared to the town of Carlsbad. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2012
$43
This is the best KOA we have stayed at. Sites are flat, level, gravel sites with lawn on each side. Each site has two sewer connections, a picnic table and fire pit. My pull through site was approximately 85 feet long by 21 feet wide. Roads are wide and there is lots of room to maneuver. This KOA also offers dinners, hot sandwiches, every night between 1700 and 1930 hours. The staff was fantastic; going out of there way to be helpful. Two things people should be aware of that are outside the KOA's control. At the park it was either windy or there was a strong odor of natural gas coming from the wells around Artesia. A fantastic park if there is a light breeze. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2012
$43
I've stayed at probably a 100 campgrounds, and this is one of the best. Fairly new. Big rig friendly with pull-throughs. Good Wi-Fi and cable. Great staff. pet friendly. Would highly recommend it. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
November 2011
$42
I stayed here for 3 days. Campground elevation is 3,332 feet. Maneuvering my 40 footer towing a dinghy in the park was no problem. Roads & sites are gravel and the patio is a mixture of dirt & dead grass. Pull through sites hold a 40 foot motorhome towing. My site, D02, offered 30/50 amp service & full hookups. WIFI and cable were included in the daily rate. I was able to receive AT&T Wireless 3G Internet & Cellular service. I received Dish Network 110/119 Satellite TV from dish on roof of motorhome. The campground is pet friendly. Walmart is 20 miles away and a grocery is 8 miles away. The laundromat was nice and very clean. I am unable to comment on other amenities due to not using them. This KOA is very open with great site spacing and wide roads. Staff is friendly and helpful. The few trees there will not interfere with satellite reception. I would return here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2011
$42
Only our second stay at a KOA. This is a very nice campground with very nice bathrooms and showers. Best I have ever seen!! A little pricey for me but this is a nice place. Sites are all pull through and plenty large enough for all your slides and awning. We would stay here again!! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2011
$48
My husband and I were so impressed with this RV park. After a long day of travel we pulled into this wonderful KOA park. We were greeted with friendly and helpful staff who escorted us to our deluxe patio site. The park is located between Carlsbad and Artesia right off Hwy 285. The park was clean and very well maintained. What was even nicer was after a long day of travel we did not even have to cook. A delicious BBQ meal was delivered right to our door. The Wi-FI was excellent. Only stayed one night, but we will return for a longer stay. Great KOA! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2011
$42
A very rare KOA. This one does know mean "keep on going". Staff wonderful. Grounds nicely landscaped, clean. Bathrooms spotless. Roads very wide. Sites wide and long. Dinner delivered to your RV is very good; nice selection of food. Key lime pie great. Only complaint is the gravel and dust, dust, dust. If traveling Hwy. 285 through NM again, would definitely stay here. Highly recommend it. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2011
$48
This was our first experience with our new RV and it was the best. The staff was more than friendly, they were helpful and willing. They even stayed late to help us hook up for the first time. Breakfast was great and served with a smile. The pool was refreshing in the desert heat and very clean. The bathrooms were clean and big. We don't live far from the site but will use it often to practice our new hobby and just for a "stay cation" with the kids because it was so delightful. The only complaint I have is that since this was our first RV camp experience, all other campgrounds now have a very high standard to live up to. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2011
$47
Great pull throughs, restrooms, showers. We were on our way from Santa Fe down to Interstate 10. Only wished I had an additional day to spare. Pools and children's playground and overall campground looked great...would come back if I was in the area. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2011
$38
I loved this campground. The owners and other office staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. The after hours procedure, attention to detail and personalized service were just perfect. Our name was on the 'welcome' board when we arrived. The camp ground itself was very spacious and the sites are paved and generous. We had a pull through site. The bath house in the main building (24 hr access, key coded) was absolutely beautiful: full supplies, large, clean, huge showers. There is another bath house with individual bathrooms and shower rooms with an inside hallway, which was very nice as well. We were not there on a Sat. or Sun. a.m. to enjoy the (paid) breakfast in the main room of the office building, but there was a Bar-B-Que (pulled pork sandwich) dinner each evening. Office also included a large supply and gift store and a 'lounge' area with a large screen t.v. and it was open until 8 p.m. The swimming pool is plenty big, refreshing and aesthetically pleasing (privacy fence, shaded seating area). This is the place to stay to go to the Carlsbad Cavern National Park. It is not quite an hour north of the caverns and about 20 min. north of the town of Carlsbad. It is also about the same distance south of the town of Artesia. Both towns have good restaurants and the people in the office can give recommendations and directions. NOTE: (at least for Summer 2011) - The National Park Service has changed some of the hours for touring the caverns. The "Big Room" closes at 4:00p.m. for the day instead of 5:00p.m., meaning the last ticket/elevator down is 4:00p.m. on the dot, although the visitor center remains open until 7:00p.m. You have to stick around until 8:00 p.m. to see the infamous flight of the bats leaving the caves for the night. The fact that the Carlsbad KOA exists is reason enough to visit the far south east corner of New Mexico. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2011
$42
Extremely friendly staff; very clean facilities, particularly the bathrooms and showers; nice recreational facilities (pool, game room, etc.) and camp store. No black-water dump station; sewer hook-ups at the campsites (no use to us with cassette toilets), but no prohibition against dumping the cassettes in the bathroom. The RV sites are gravel pull-throughs (even for those with pop-up trailers). We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2011
$38
Great park north of Carlsbad, within driving range of the Carlsbad Caverns. All pull-through sites, but all gravel roads, and level. Decent pool, hot tub, basketball court, and playground. Pets welcome. Friendly staff, good camp store stocked with supplies. (Even will bring BBQ dinner to your door.) Recommend going to the Caverns....amazing sight and eating at restaurant in Carlsbad...several to choose from. Carlsbad has Walmart, Albertsons, etc. *Carlsbad has road construction--take truck bypass #524, back to Rd #285 North.* Would stay again. Big Rig friendly. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2011
$47
This was a positive experience. The staff was friendly and we were escorted to our site. They were gave us information the sites to see in the area. They delivered BBQ dinner to our site at the time we requested. Breakfast in the cafe was good. What a nice service! The sites were wide, long, gravel and level. We didn't even put down the jacks. The restrooms and laundry room were clean. This park is pet and kid friendly. There were bike rentals and other amenities, and some sort of entertainment daily. The camp store was pretty well stocked. Wireless worked well. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2011
$44
A rear jack collapsed on my 5th wheel when just 8 miles away from the campground and it was almost melted to the asphalt. Gentleman from this campground was with me in 15 minutes, removed the jack and then followed me back to the site. If he had not have done that I would have had to wait for a repair center to have come out via Coachnet: and paid a $50 deductible! The staff on site are very helpful and friendly and do a great job. The site is immaculate and although easily accessible, the site is well away from the road so the only noise is from other RV'ers and critters! The pool and hot tub are lovely and they even have a mini restaurant if you want a lazy night being catered for: and they deliver to your site too! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
April 2011
$34
Excellent location on the right side of town for visiting the caverns. Level, gravel campground (no grass & dusty) with small trees between the sites. We had a full hook-up site with good water pressure. Staff is friendly and helpful. There is a laundry, small store, and game room by the office. Also, there is a heated indoor pool which we did not use. We were able to use Passport America for 50% discount two nights & Escapees for 15% discount the remaining two nights. Definitely recommend this campground for visiting Carlsbad Caverns. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2011
$42
This KOA is a bit pricey but the staff is friendly and facilities are nice and clean. It's not too far from Carlsbad Caverns and the city of Carlsbad had everything we needed. The gravel sites were long and level but there was very little shade. Next time in the area we'd like to try the nearby state park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2011
$42
Very friendly and helpful staff. They have someone lead you to your site which is nice. Sites were level and gravel. Some have swings and all have a fire pit or cooking pit which was nice to be able to BBQ steaks. They have a nice restaurant featuring BBQ. They also have a store that has some of the essentials. It is located out of town so you drive back in to visit the Caverns and then the other way to go to Roswell and the UFO Museum. Ate lunch in Roswell at The Cattle Baron and the salad buffet was exceptional. We would recommend this to others and will stay here again when we pass through. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2011
$51
This is one of the nicer KOA campgrounds we have visited. The staff was very friendly. The pool was icy, but it is March. The Wi-Fi was a little slow, but stable. Very nice bathrooms and showers. It was so quiet the night we stayed, that the only sound to disturb my sleep was a pair of coyotes yipping off in the distance. In the morning, the winds died down and the smell of the sewage tank was heavy in the air. The campground is about an hour from the Caverns. The restaurant does deliver to your camper doorstep, which is kind of fun. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2011
$61
This is our second stay at the Carlsbad KOA. Staff was very friendly and helpful. They escort you to your campsite. You can order Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and they will deliver it to your site if you so desire. This campground is 14 miles north of the City of Carlsbad but well worth the extra drive to go to the Caverns or town. All of the pull thru sites are gravel but level and well maintained. We paid extra to have one of the upgraded sites that offer a paved patio and swing. For anyone who is going to Carlsbad this is the place to stay! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
December 2010
$28
The location of the park is not that convenient if you are south of Carlsbad and want to visit Guadalupe NP or Carlsbad Caverns NP, and it is in a very exposed area...nothing to break the wind or the sun...but it was a very well-maintained CG and the reception was very friendly. We were offered a BBQ pork sandwich, potato salad, and pinto beans supper for $5.50 delivered to our site...very good! Wi-Fi and cable worked well. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2010
$41
As is typical of all KOA's, this was a great park. Very clean and neat as a pin. Sites were long and plenty wide. Had a great dog park and the spa was clean, hot and beautiful. Folks were friendly and helpful. If in the area, this is the best park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
October 2010
$41
We stayed here to visit the Caverns. After one night and one trip, we found this park to be approximately 50+ minutes to the caverns. It's located out in the middle of a very rural area 20 miles North of town. It was much like a parking lot with no character. Typical overpriced KOA operation with a lot of rules and nickel/dime attitude. They wanted to charge us a visitors fee for our friends to stop by for lunch. There was often a smell of natural gas in the air and the water was very harsh to the point that it left mineral deposits on our fixtures. We planned to stay for 3 days but thankfully we only paid for one and left after one night. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2010
$40
We chose this park because of the excellent ratings; however, we just do understand why it is rated so high. This park is basically a large, gravel parking lot. There is a smattering of grass and some small trees. The showers and bathrooms are very nice and the sites are very large. However, the park is located 15 miles from town and an hour from Carlsbad Caverns. We just don't feel this park has enough appeal to stay here again and would choose to stay at a park in Carlsbad next time. There is nothing out here except quiet. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2010
$41
Very helpful and friendly staff. Nothing was too much trouble to make our stay comfortable, and attention to detail and Staff very hard working. Pull-thrus very spacious and services good, although cable TV not brilliant. Wifi good. Expensive, but for a KOA it is a good park and would use again. Would give this park a 10 but the location was a bit of away from Carlsbad Town itself and even further from the Caverns. One negative point - the driers in the Laundry were not efficient - our laundry was still wet after 45 mins. We camped here for 3 nights in our 38ft 5th wheel trailer. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
September 2010
$40
We LOVED this park and the KOA team was friendly, helpful and good natured. We stayed only one night, just passing through, and found it a bit out of town, but it has a well stocked store, will deliver food (good food too) to your campsite, including traditional bbq and it even has wind power onsite. How cool! Doggie areas with doggie playground equipment (no kidding). We did not see all of the park and it was not super busy, but busy enough, when we stayed here, but it looked extremely well kept and maintained. What a truly nice park. We had a flat tire on our travel trailer due to trailer brake issues the next morning and everyone was very interested in getting us someone out to get the tire off (not the right equipment onsite) and get us on our way. We appreciated it a great deal. Especially one particular KOA workamper was a very nice guy! IF he is representative of most KOA workers, we will always go to KOA parks! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
August 2010
$45
We stayed in this KOA for 3 nights and were very satisfied. Owners and staff were very friendly and helpful. It's an hour's drive to Carlsbad Caverns from this park, but we felt like it was worth it to stay here. Their pool and spa was very clean as well as the showers and restrooms. The sites were gravel, but there wasn't much dust. We would definitely stay here again! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
August 2010
$41
We stayed at this very nice park for 8 days. Has level gravel sites, and the people here are very nice and lots of help. They have a dinners every night and breakfast on the weekends. It is a ways from town but very nice and quiet. The price of ice is high we thought, at almost $3.00 a bag so if your making margaritas bring your own ice. The pool and spa are very clean and the bath rooms are just too much: very very clean. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2010
$41
We truly enjoyed this KOA for the week we stayed. Initially, we had planned to stay for only 5 nights but because we liked the park, we requested to stay 2 additional nights. They accommodated us so we didn’t have to change site. The park has long and level gravel sites; gravel roads; basic cable TV; 50 amp; pool. The staff is very friendly and answered all our questions. They always asked if they could be of further assistance. Laundry room is very clean; washers are $1.50 and dryers $0.25 for 8 minutes. The Park has a minimum of 25-30 check-ins daily. We visited Guadalupe Mountains NP, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Sitting Bull Falls and other attractions during our stay. Even though it’s about 90 minutes to Guadalupe NP and 50 minutes to Carlsbad Caverns NP, we thought it was worth the drive to get the amenities that come with this Park. Their Wi-Fi worked faster than our Verizon wireless card. Our Verizon cell phone worked fine. They have breakfast, BBQ meals, sandwiches, and pizza on site. Prices are reasonable and they will deliver meals to your site. The negatives are that they only have basic cable TV and there are no shade trees. With temperatures in the low 100s, our ACs ran 24/7. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2010
$45
This is a very nice campground with modern, clean and well maintained facilities, including two good-sized fenced dog parks that are irrigated to sustain a nice carpet of grass. The park is covered with crushed concrete/gravel so there is only minimal dust - this is a real bonus in any desert-located RV park. The only thing that could have been better was the WiFi service: it was up, it was down, it was up, it was down, and so on. Even when the service was up, the upload bandwidth was throttled so we were unable to upload photos to Shutterfly. All that said, this issue would NOT stop me from staying here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
May 2010
$41
We generally avoid KOA's because they are not a good value for a couple traveling with no children. However, this one appeared to be the best choice in the area. Sites are wide and long, very big rig friendly. Everything is in good condition. No permanent sites or junk. Probably the nicest KOA we have ever seen. However, $41 is very high for what you get, check-in is painfully slow as they try to sell you site upgrades, dinner delivered to you site, etc. Water is the hardest we have ever encountered. Don't fill your fresh water tank with this stuff. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2010
$48
Remote, but the nicest full hook up campground in the area by far, so it was worth the drive IMO (about 50 minutes to the caverns). Close to Lake Brantley. Very well maintained, large pull thrus, more space between sites than most private campgrounds. No shade, but hey it's the desert. Can be very windy in the spring. Would definitely stay here again when visiting the area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2010
$40
This park is remote so you definitely do not have to be concerned about noises keeping you awake at night. It was very windy when we were here (40-50 mph) and thus we were inside our trailer more than we like. The facilities are very nice and the barbeque they serve is very tasty. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Has a nice grassy area in the fenced dog park. We would stay here again and recommend this park to others. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2010
$39
Very, very nice park with resident owners and helpful work kampers. Sites are gravel, level pull-thru. We were taken to our site and the water hookup was disinfected for us. Park offers dinners of smoked brisket or ribs and can be delivered to you site. Breakfast is available on weekends. We could not have been treated better. We look forward to our next visit to this park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2010
$40
This is a nicer KOA than any we have stayed in. The park is exceptionally clean and well cared for. The staff are excellent, and concerned that you have a good experience here. There are many day trips available, especially Sitting Bull Falls and Carlsbad Caverns. They have an on-site BBQ and will deliver a meal to your site!! Spring and summer weekends offer pancake breakfast in the office. Remember though, this is high desert and you could have wind and, then again, maybe not! It is sunny and comfortable here, and we would definitely return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2010
$41
A little pricier than some nearby campgrounds but also very clean. Has friendly staff and the amenities were excellent. Would return! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2010
$40
Agree this is a very nice campground: the best KOA we've been in. It is one of the best maintained parks we have seen lately. It was a pleasure to see vacationing people rather than have the park filled with people living here year round. Every person working here was friendly and went out of their way to help. We didn't have any smells as mentioned above and had our windows open for 3 of the 4 days we stayed here. The BBQ rib dinner that was delivered to our site was on the expensive side for what you got, but it was tasty. The laundry room is large and immaculate. We originally had planned to stay for 2 nights but ended up staying 4 nights. It is located halfway between Artesia and Carlsbad which is about a 20 minute drive either direction. To Carlsbad Caverns it took about 50 minutes, and to Sitting Bull Falls around 1 hour but we were aware of this and for us the drive was enjoyable rather than a problem. If in this area again we would stay here. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2010
$40
This is a wonderful KOA built in 2000, with wide gravel roads and sites, nice grassy space between sites, a terrific clubhouse and delicious nightly bbq made on-site by the owners. If we could only move it out of the area. We have never experienced such hard and mineral laden water. The minerals deposited on our dishes, sinks and shower and actually ruined our water distiller. Also, the smell of natural gas was prevalent daily due to the thermal inversions and oilfield gassing. It was hard to rate this campground because the problems we had were in no way the fault of the resort. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2010
$37
We agree with all the great reviews of this place! Two main points for us: the small, but very nice fenced dog park (which our 2 kitties enjoyed very much as well) and a very nice bathroom/shower facilities which we rarely use in campgrounds but had to this time since our water connection froze overnight! Also have to give the Carlsbad Medical Center a plug. One of our poor kitties accidentally (the other kitty did it) got her paw rolled up in our truck window, freaked out, and bit my finger when I stupidly tried to calm her (we got the window down, and she's just fine). Infection ensued, and I needed antibiotics. The ER was the only thing open on a late Saturday afternoon. It took a few hours as they were busy, but they got the job done and were very friendly! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2010
$37
I normally don't stay at KOA campgrounds as they are not the type of campground I prefer but this is the nicest KOA campground that I have stayed at. The other campgrounds in the area were cramped or didn't look very nice. Staff was very friendly and they escorted you to your site and made sure you were pulled in correctly. Everything was clean and neat. Roads and sites are gravel with a grass area. Enough space between sites so you shouldn't feel cramped. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit. Cable TV worked well and had about 10 channels. Few trees but this is a desert area. Had a good Wi-Fi signal at my site but the connection would drop often. Verizon cell and data connection was good. Two nice fenced areas for dogs. Nice laundry room with large dryers that worked really well. You can order dinners at the office and they will deliver it to your site. Downsides are it is about 45 minutes to the caverns and the Wi-Fi dropping out. I stayed here 2 nights and would stay here again We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
January 2010
$44
This is a very nice campground. It was clean, spacious and big rig friendly. The bath house was clean and really nice. It is quite a drive to the caverns, but this park seemed nicer than the closer campgrounds. Also, it is convenient to Artesia and Roswell. The dog runs have grass and are really nice. It was very windy here, but quiet. There is a room you can use with recliners, big screen TV, Wii, puzzles, etc. The workampers here are very friendly and helpful. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
December 2009
$39
This KOA is only 8 years old, so in great condition, and well run. The owners live on site, and are hands on. The only bad thing I can say about it is the water is unusable, bring bottled water with you. Even our water softener and filter couldn't improve the taste and hardness. Everything else is great. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
December 2009
$39
The only downside to this park is the distance from town. The sites are nicely spaced - grass between the sites - there is a tree at most sites, but they are too small to provide shade. This park is much roomier that the average KOA. Our site is absolutely level. The park is far enough off highway that there is no noise. Cable and wi-fi work well. There is a restaurant on-site that will deliver dinner, and breakfast is available on the weekends in the community room - prices are reasonable. We will definitely choose this park again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2009
$39
Everything about this place is immaculate. It is well run and well maintained. It has great staff and a cute pet run. There are spotless bathrooms and laundry. BBQ food can be delivered to your RV, it was good too. There is loads of space for your RV. The only slight negative is that it is 18 miles into Carlsbad for restaurants. Apart from that minor detail, this place rates a 10. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2009
$45
This is a great KOA. We had the dinner delivered to the site and it was great. They have two large dog runs with grass, best we've seen in 2 months of traveling. The pool and hot tub were great and these were the cleanest bathrooms I have ever seen. We would stay again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2009
$32
It is a great place for overnight! I have stayed here twice and every time the staff is friendly and everything is clean. It is out in the middle of nowhere, but a great stopping place. I would consider staying here to check out the sights in the area. There were plenty of cotton tails and road runners this time. My aunt actually thought she would be able to feed one of the road runners. We never had one get that close. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2009
$40
This is a very nice park. We upgraded to a site with a patio, so the extra expense. It is 17 miles from town and then another 20 to the caverns. The staff was very helpful. We ordered pizza and they delivered on time right to our site. TV and Wi-Fi worked well. Would stay here again if in the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2009
$35
An immaculate and well run park but, do understand that this park is 60+ miles from the Carlsbad Caverns. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2009
$44
We were very pleased: this campground is extremely clean, the sites are well maintained, and there is a nice area to let your dog off leash. We would stay here again. Biggest drawback is the campground is far from the caverns, so if you want to see the caverns plan ahead since hours are limited and it is at least a one hour trip to get there. Very friendly staff, and the food was excellent. Highly recommend this campground. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2009
$34
This was the best of the KOA's that we've stayed at. Clean, well manicured and well taken care of. Staff was friendly and helpful. We stayed 2 nights and were impressed with this park. The only thing that kept it from being a 10 was the lack of shade. But the trees are growing! We saw roadrunners, rabbits, and quail. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2009
$44
This is a very nice desert camp ground and demonstrates that desert camp grounds don’t have to be stark. Road runners, desert rabbits and other wildlife share the park. It’s a bit of a drive to Carlsbad Caverns but the quality of the park makes up for the extra minutes. In addition if you want to see Roswell it’s closer than staying close to the park. A number of other attractions are within convenient driving distance. We would definitely return. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2009
$44
Very clean and quiet. Had a playground for dogs! We saw rabbits, road runners and various birds in the park day and night! Served breakfast two days a week. Breakfast was good and at a fair price. Very convienient! Staff was friendly. Bathouse was unbelievable! Large, seperate rooms with a toilet and shower! Very clean. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2009
$35
This campground provided a very pleasant base for exploring the Carlsbad area. The desk personnel were helpful and friendly. This is a very professionally run campground as evidenced by the little things such as sanitizing the water faucet as you enter the site. Sites were adequate size and level. On site restaurant specializing in barbecue was very welcome after a day of exploring the area. As others have said, this campground is not in Carlsbad and is some distance from the caverns but it is workable if you plan to spend a couple nights to provide a full day to go to the national park. One minor drawback is a somewhat objectionable odor coming from the nearby oil wells. This can't be helped and the same would be true of any place you stay in the area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2009
$45
Yes, this campground is a drive from Carlsbad Caverns, we actually checked a map before making the reservation and we're so glad that we stayed here. Sites were spacious compared to typical KOAs. The campground is north of Carlsbad, so it's very quiet at night. It's right next to Brantley Lake and lots of our fellow campers were also towing boats or other watercraft. The drive to Carlsbad Caverns is easy, and we made sure to visit The Living Desert too. There is so much to see and do in this area. The campground hosts and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The bathrooms are immaculate, they deliver fairly good BBQ right to your camp site, and the breakfasts on the weekends are very good too. $3.95 for all you can eat pancakes is hard to beat! Since it was rainy most of the weekend we were able to have an actual campfire at the site, something we have not been able to do in four years of New Mexico camping due to fire restrictions. We probably could have found less expensive accommodations, but for family pop-up camping, this was terrific and we'll definitely stay here again if we're in this area of NM again. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2009
$37
What an amazing stay. We were here seven days due to some problems with our tow vehicle and before long we felt we were "Home". The owners are wonderful. They make their campground a place you want to visit over and over. Don't miss breakfast on the weekends and definitely order the local pizza. Delicious! We are originally from NY and it definitely got our approval. As far as sight seeing, don't miss the caverns. If you are interested in seeing the bats go later in the afternoon like around 4:00PM so you can do both. Sitting Bull Falls was very spiritual and the Living Desert was OK although the Apache ceremonies was a winner all the way. The campground is quiet at night - the laundry facilities were the only thing lacking. The dryers need help; they don't dry as quickly as they should. There are a lot of little bunnies running all over the place. We will definitely recommend this campground to everyone. Above all we will be back!!! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
April 2009
$42
You couldn't get more big rig friendly - long gravel sites with plenty of width. Two fenced dog parks in great condition and really nice bath houses. The laundry facility was very clean and large. On-site BBQ and breakfast was good and moderately priced. Being at least 15 miles from grocers, it was nice to have the option of purchasing meals. Wi-Fi was fine. We object to KOA charging extra for the kids, but limiting their participation in recreation activities. They were prohibited from using the hot tub and the swimming pool was icy in spite of being promoted as solar heated with extremely limited hours for use. We tried to ride our bikes, but the large gravel used for pavement made it really tough. We did enjoy the quiet and watching the many rabbits and roadrunners around the park. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2009
$44
One of my all time favorite campgrounds. Very nice scenery. Very clean. Very well run. Friendly staff. Food available if you are too tired to cook. Nice store at the office. Nicely landscaped. Level lots. Pet friendly with 2 separate enclosed dog areas. Well worth stopping at this campground if you are in the area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2009
$34
Yes this KOA is in the middle of nowhere but no big deal. The campground is clean the people are friendly. The fenced in dog yard has enough room for my 3 dogs to get a little exercise. Will stay here again if in this area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
December 2008
$45
All facilities good as previous review, very clean, staff friendly. Huge park with large very easy pull thrus but this does make it a little characterless. It is worth repeating that the location is really in the middle of no-where, many interesting places in all directions but they are all a long way! All this said we have a very pleasant Christmas morning here before heading east in the most astonishing wind. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
November 2008
$36
We booked reservations for this site based on the name "Carlsbad KOA" because that was the area we wanted to be for hiking and such. I asked the campground if they were close and they stated "just down the road"; very close. We drove and drove. After 30 minutes, we called them back to check directions and found we still had several more miles to go even further from Carlsbad. So we called to cancel due to it being FAR. They refused to give us a refund. Perhaps it is a great site, but it is just not "in Carlsbad" or even close by our standards. Plus it was very pricey for the area. We did not stay here. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2008
$66
The only problems with this RV park: 1. The park is not in Carlsbad NM. It is 18 miles north of Carlsbad NM. 2. The park is 39 miles from Carlsbad Caverns. The following is the e-mail I sent to KOA. "Your web site gave the location as 16.91 miles from Carlsbad. This didn't sound too bad, but I was thinking that the campground was that far away from Carlsbad Caverns. The actual distance from the campground to the city of Carlsbad is actually 18 miles or a round trip of 36 miles every time we went to the city of Carlsbad to do any sightseeing. That equates to $7.00 worth of gas spent every time we went to town. We were in the area three days and planned our trips to sight see to minimize the trips to town. The distance to Carlsbad Caverns from the campground is 39 miles. Our next stop on our trip was Gallup NM. Thus we had to make a round trip of 78 miles to go to Carlsbad Caverns and backtrack past the campground to head north on Highway 285 to go to I-40 and go on to Gallup. We burned an additional $25.00 for gasoline. Since we paid $66.00 a night for the Kabin, we could have gone to a motel and it would have cost us less and we would have been closer to the Caverns and other places of interest in Carlsbad. If you are going to call this Carlsbad KOA, you should clearly warn people how far away they are staying from the major attraction in the area." We camped here in a Campground Cabin.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2008
$45
A pricey but very nice campground. The staff were very helpful, knowledgeable and provided and escort to your site where they also sanitized the water hookup. We loved the pool and hot tub and the restroom and showers were very clean. The free Wi-Fi worked perfectly. We camped here in a Truck Camper.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2008
$40
Absolutely great campground - clean, grass areas, Camp sites all level, great pet area, great pool, they have a kitchen and serve meals delivered to your campsite. Best campground within 30 minutes of Carlsbad Caverns. Large, friendly staff. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2008
$40
Great, great great! If you're coming to Carlsbad, this is the place. The staff here is first rate. Very helpful. Escort to site. Terrific BBQ delivered to your site. Nice pool area. Quiet nights. The only down-side is its proximity to Carlsbad Caverns. It is located about 1 hour north of the caverns but not much else in the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
August 2008
$35
This was a good park, but there are a couple of drawbacks. There is no shade at this park (I realize that this is southern New Mexico, but a little shade would be nice). If you're planning on staying here on your visit to Carlsbad Caverns, you need to be aware that this campground is over an hours' drive from there. I would not stay here if my only reason for coming was to visit the caverns. There are other RV Parks that may not be as nice but are much closer. The WiFi connection was also very poor (actually, it didn't work at all). We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2008
$40
Rate includes KOA member discount. We stayed for one night on the way to Carlsbad Caverns. There was very little shade, but the sites were gravel and level. After a few days in the desert heat, we really enjoyed the nice pool. The restrooms/showers were new and very nice. They offer breakfast and BBQ dinner (for extra fee) delivered to your site. Planting some trees for shade would really improve the place. Overall, a typical, nice KOA experience. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2008
$60
This was, by far, the best campground we have ever visited. My wife and I were in the Artesia area visiting family and had a reservation at the Carlsbad KOA for the following weekend. We drove out to sneak a peek at the place and were discouraged. It literally is in the middle of nowhere, but this later turned out to be a blessing. The staff were extremely friendly when we checked in and led us to our site. After we set up, we visited the pool. This was the cleanest RV park pool we've ever seen. We enjoyed it for hours! Later in the evening my wife and I retired to the hot tub for a glass of wine. The folks at the Carlsbad KOA were wise enough to restrict those under the age of 18 from the hot tub area! The bathrooms were amazingly clean. If I didn't know better, I'd swear they had a 24 hour attendant monitoring and cleaning them! The campground is an hour's drive from the caverns, but is WELL WORTH IT! The only reason they didn't get a 10 rating is that there is only one place to dump your trash and that's at the entrance. A more convenient method of disposing of garbage would have made this place a perfect 10. Thank you Carlsbad KOA for making our summer vacation so much fun! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2008
$38
Staff was very friendly. Campground was clean, but the sites are rock, so my rig and toad got covered with a white rock dust. They also charge for additional (children) people @ $3.00 each. I recommend this KOA. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2008
$44
Excellent restrooms,some of the best we have seen! Overall, nice campground with very level sites. Not many trees, so shade is very limited. This campground is 16 miles north of Carlsbad, and the caverns are 30 miles south of town, so be advised that it will be a long drive to the caverns. Also, pool was small for the number of campers present. We left the pool area due to numerous unruly unsupervised teens. However, we still enjoyed our time here, and would recommend it for short or overnight visits. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2008
$34
Everything is really clean. People are very friendly and helpful. Long pull through sites. Only reason I didn't give it a 10 is because of the smell from the oil field which is nearby. Would camp here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
May 2008
$42
Park is nicely laid out, extremely quiet, and very clean, with friendly staff (despite the Memorial Day weekend crowds). Bathrooms were clean. Kids loved the roadrunners and rabbits that wander the grounds. Pool was far too small for a park this size; although the listed capacity was 22 people, there always were far more in the pool (could be dangerous for small children). Wi-fi connection was non-existent at our site. Be forewarned that the campground is well north of Carlsbad but that many mapping software programs still list it at the old location in the city itself. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2008
$33
Extremely nice park - clean and neat! It's about 15 minutes from Carlsbad itself, and about an hour from the Caverns. The staff was friendly, and the nice laundry area was appreciated. Wi-Fi worked just fine. It was extremely windy while we were there, damaging our vent cover and slide toppers, so keep an eye on the weather. Local attractions we'd recommend are the Living Desert State Park, and the Fiesta Drive-In Theater. We will definitely stay here again! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2008
$44
This is a very nice and quiet park. The sites are all large gravel pull throughs and are level. The bath/showers are spotless. The workers are extremely nice and helpful. The only negative is that this park is about 15-20 minutes from town and quite a bit further from the caverns. So, be sure that you have all groceries and supplies before arriving. We'll definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2008
$36
We really liked it. The greatest drawback to this park is it's fairly far out of town. The people are super friendly, recommending tours and attractions to see. The washrooms are cleaner than my own and the place is very nicely kept. There are 2 off leash dog areas which our guy really liked. They offer reasonably priced BBQ style food most nights and breakfasts on the weekends- great waffles! For the kids they get out the old fire engine and pile all the kids in the camp on it, touring around with the lights and sirens going- they seemed to have a blast. We would definitely return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2008
$40
This is a great campground! You will pass a lot of RV Parks on the way to Carlsbad Caverns, but this one is worth the drive. It is the most spread out and spacious RV Park we have ever been in. It has a dog walk area and two off-leash dog parks. The playground was really great and the flat, open environment made bike riding fun. The manager brought us to the site on his Segway and they were all very friendly,informative and accommodating. We would definitely return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
January 2008
$36
Signage to campground good. Large area to park and register. Office staff friendly and very efficient. Escort to site. Good access roads to large pull-thru sites in semi-desert location with expansive views. All sites are well set up, flat and large. The campground has good infrastructure including excellent dog runs. The new owners now allocate sites across the whole of the campground. A well maintained and run campground. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
January 2008
$38
Very nice park. Large sites, nice amenities, pet friendly with good walking area just outside the park as well as a large fenced pet run inside, friendly staff, lots to do in the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2007
$49
Rate includes charges for kids, pet, taxes, etc. What a wonderful campground! We visited Carlsbad for Thanksgiving this year and were very pleased with the park, the staff, and the owners. Joined about 75 for Thanksgiving potluck, and Scott, the owner, cooked two turkeys for the occassion. The only downside was the snowy weather, which was unexpected. The campground has good outdoor amenities, but activities are a bit limited during snow storms. It will be hot and unshaded in the summer, but very large level sites. We would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2007
$35
This park is beautiful, clean, and full of friendly people. Beyond the great hook-ups, unbelievably beautiful restrooms, and plenty of room to walk the dog, the wi-fi is strong, the hot tub pristine, and the staff beyond compare. They deliver dinner to the campers or serve it in the community room every night and breakfast on the weekends. And the food is actually great. This park is remote, but also central to a large number of things within a reasonable drive. Carlsbad Caverns is about 50 miles away,and Guadalupe Mountains National Park is about 75 miles away We've spent almost 3 weeks here and have not gotten bored. Should you make it this direction and long for some fantastic eats, check out the No Whiner Diner in Carlsbad and the Well Head in Artesia. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2007
$39
This is a beautiful park with huge, level sites and friendly people. Clean, well maintained, free and strong WiFi are all positives. The only negative about this park is the location about 15 miles north of Carlsbad. It is about an hour from the visitor center to Carlsbad Caverns and a long drive from any restaurants or stores. We would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2007
$40
This place has to be one of the nicest in NM. The people were great. The place was clean and neat. The campsites were level. Everything was well taken care of. Too bad NM doesn't have a lot of trees because the only thing that was lacking was shade! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
August 2007
$38
Nice pull through and with wide slips and landscaping and easy access in and out. The pool and hot tub were very inviting and clean. The staff was helpful with maps and suggestions on things to see. It’s a 35 minute drive one-way to the caverns and about 45 minute drive to Sitting Bull Falls. We would stay here gain. Rate posted is net after 10% Good Sam discount. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2007
$52
No complaints at all. Nice park, great people. Not much shade but given the location that's to be expected. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2007
$35
Very clean park, owner was friendly and would stay here again if passing through. The women's restroom was fantastic, from what I heard. Stayed for one night then moved on to see the caverns. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2007
$30
This is a very nice campground, one of the nicest ones I've been to. This is a newish park so their trees are still little. The park is clean and tidy; the bathrooms are immaculate and there is plenty of room in the handicapped shower for two persons. The heated pool was a bit cool, but I suspect it must be solar-heated; it was only about 80 degrees the day we were there. In the evening you will see bunnies come out to nibble.The staff is wonderful, including their huge Newfoundland Leo. They prepared a fabulous pancake breakfast on Saturday morning. Be sure to take a look at the Billy the Kid exhibit in the back hall. It's about 13 miles north of Carlsbad, which is great when you get ready to leave the next day to drive to Albuquerque--no traffic! The drive into town isn't bad. Be sure to check out the Fiesta Drive-in movie! We were able to take in the Living Desert SP and Carlsbad Caverns easily in one day, even staying for the bat flight in the evening. There is nothing about this park we didn't like and we'd stay there again in a minute. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2007
$33
Not much in the way of scenery, but the park is located far enough from town to be very quiet and peaceful. Lots of amenities, very well kept, and the owners live on-site. Used the cable and wireless, both without problems. Attracts a nicer crowd of big rigs and RVs. Highly recommend. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2007
$30
Extremely clean, wide sites. Large campground. Very friendly staff, great breakfast and cheap. Has playground for the kids. Good place for visit to the caves. No Shade!! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
May 2007
$35
This place was like camping in a parking lot. Unfriendly, go to Carlbad RV camp and Playground. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2007
$29
Very clean, well-maintained park. Staff was very friendly. All gravel driveways and sites. Pool area was nice. Enjoyed our stay. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2007
$99
We returned for yet another visit to this great KOA (and I don't even like KOAs!!!). That says something since we didn't have the RV on this trip so we tried a cabin. This park is excellent, and shows continuous improvement. It is one of the best parks we have ever stayed at. Much to our surprise the park has new owners as of the first of this year. Very very nice folks who are working super hard. I couldn't imagine how they could improve the place but they have. A couple of new deluxe cabins, more and better landscaping, evidence of fresh paint all over the place! We camped here in a Campground Cabin.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2007
$29
A very good park. The staff was very helpful and very friendly. Told us about the Living Desert Park which was well worth the visit and a highlight of our 7000 mile trek. Great hot tub. We would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2007
$29
This is a very nice KOA. It is only 7 years old and shows it. The trees need a few more years to mature, so shade here is non existent at this time. The new owners just took over and are doing a great job. BBQ delivered to your site is a real bonus. All the staff are very friendly and helpful. The park is quite a drive from the caverns, but worth the trip. The kids loved riding on the firetruck. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2007
$29
Rate is with gold card discount, tax included. My rating of 9 says it all. Would have been a 10 if the pool had been open. It’s an hour away from both the Carlsbad Caverns and the Roswell UFO museum, which was perfect for our purposes. The immaculate tiled showers and restrooms were huge, as were the laundry facilities and the sites. Great cable, WIFI and scenery. We ordered the barbeque (chicken, beef brisket, pork ribs and sausage with (stuffed) twice-baked potatoes and it was delivered exactly when requested and very good, both taste and portion-wise. We would go significantly out of our way to stay here again if we ever return to the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2007
$28
A very nice park with friendly staff. They went out of their way to tell us about local attractions. We were guided to our site by a staff member on a golf cart. Camp store/gift shop was very nice. Great BBQ dinners are available delivered right to your coach! Rabbits, quail and road runners abound throughout the sites. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2007
$27
Although north of Carlsbad and fifty minutes from the Carlsbad Caverns this is a very good campground to stay at to explore the area. The signage to the campground was good. There was plenty of space to park in front of the office to register. The office staff were efficient and very friendly. All sites are pull-thus which are flat, wide and have the full hook-up services in the right position. Electricity was good, water pressure good but the water was very hard. There were two excellent dog walks. The campground was immaculate. There appeared to be a tendency for the office staff to allocate the sites nearer to the office and rest rooms first as there was no rest rooms at the far end of campground. New owners have just taken over the campground and seem to be maintaining the high standards already established. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
November 2006
$34
This is the best campground we have ever stay in. The grounds are immaculate, the office staff go out of their way to make your stay the best. They have dinner available and will deliver it to your rig. We will definitely stay at this campground again when we are in this area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2006
$31
This is one of the best campgrounds in which I have ever stayed. The sites were large, the restrooms and showers were superb, and the staff was great. They even delivered dinner to your motorhome and have a goldfish pond next to the hot tub. I will definitely go back and stay for a longer period of time. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2006
$34
Great staff eager to help. Sites, laundry and restrooms very clean. A little remote for visits to Carlsbad Caverns (one hour drive). We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
October 2006
$34
All campgrounds in Carlsbad were booked or to small for us. Not this place. Mega pull thru sites and lots of room to get in and out with big rigs. They are 17 miles from Carlsbad. Their "Cable TV" has 15 channels. Very nice free Wi-Fi. Nice and quiet at night. We stayed here four nights. Only complaint is it's overpriced. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2006
$50
Great huge sites. I was able to get a pull through site with enough room for my 40 footer, pulling a Ford Excursion, and I didn't have to unhook. They both fit in the spot! It had quite a bit of elbow room and I loved it. They also have 2 dog runs that are fenced in and clean. My dogs really enjoyed the ability to run around and play catch. The views of the mountains are beautiful, and the place is very family-friendly. No noise at all. I was able to jog around the park at night and it was a very safe and comfortable place. Also, as mentioned by previous postings, they offer BBQ delivered to your rig. I place my order and it showed up nice and hot, and was a great tasting BBQ and a great value considering the amount of meat and veggies included. I would absolutely recommend this place, as the staff is very nice and considerate. They even added notes, by hand, to local maps to help you find your way to the attractions (like Carlsbad Caverns). Top notch service. (I can't remember the rate I paid so I guessed $50 above). We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
October 2006
$38
Although this is by far the nicest KOA we have stayed at I am unable to give it a very high rating. This was our third visit to this KOA. Each time we have found it to be very very well kept, neat as a pin and well maintained. The facilities are excellent, and the layout is as well. So you ask why not the highest rating well because regardless of how nice the park itself is you can’t make up for poor management. First off, $38 is a lot of money for any park that is not a “destination” park and a legitimate five star. Second, you can buy them books and send them to school but you can’t seem to make the learning sink in! Why, with well over 100 sites and under 30 guests do they have to jam everyone together? This seems to be a trend as the more distant sites are starting to have weeds growing out of the gravel from lack of use. Next, how about having cable TV that works for $38 a night! Maybe a little more water pressure would help as well. I may sound as though I am picking a bit, but we were very excited to return to this park and very let down once we arrived. It’s now off our list for good. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2006
$34
This appears to be a newer KOA and "out of the box". This is one of the better KOA's set up with wide, long, level pull-thru sites, in wide-open spaces w/young trees that didn't block our satellite signal. We had friends from another local park visit us and it was so great to have BBQ dinner served right to our site. We'd return again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
August 2006
$31
Great place to camp and stop for the night. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2006
$32
Very well kept KOA. Large flat spaces, lever with a little grass in each spot and picnic tables. If your AC doesn't work don't go here, by 11:00 it is close to 100 degrees and stays in the 100's until past 6:00 p.m. Swimming pool refreshing, Internet signal strong. My kids enjoyed watching all the road runners and cotton tails. Many pull through sites. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2006
$41
Great park. The best camp host I have ever encountered. They actually escorted me to our site, spent a few minutes with me then poured some bleach solution on the water faucet to sanitize. I've never seen this. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2006
$28
Great park for the caverns area. North of Carlsbad but worth the trip to stay here. Friendly staff with cooked to order breakfast. Fire truck ride at dusk for the kids really made the stay. Wide sites with plenty of room. The only drawback is gravel roads and sites so could get dusty but this would not stop us from coming here again if in the area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2006
$31
Large, level sites. Good laundry facilities. Friendly staff. BBQ dinners delivered to sites. No convenience or grocery stores within 20 miles. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2006
$30
From the moment you arrive this KOA is clearly nicer than most all others. The staff is warm and friendly and the grounds are impeccable. Plenty of amenities offered including free, lightning fast wi-fi. Especially nice is the dinner menu offered six nights per week. After a long day's journey it's a pleasure to have someone else cook and deliver your meal right to your site. The roads and sites are gravel and a bit dusty when the wind blows but overall this park is tops. If the roads and sites were paved I would rate this park a perfect 10. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2006
$31
Free Wifi and free cable tv...excellent showers and restrooms...can get a bit windy here, don't open your awning. Overall, great RV park! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2006
$28
Young trees provide little shade, and the reason for my rating but otherwise a great park in a quiet desert setting. Owners & staff were very friendly. Baths, showers, and grounds were spotless. Wide, level, packed gravel sites. Pet friendly with 2 fenced dog walks. Cartoon Network, pool, and playground for the kids. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2006
$34
All KOAs should be like this one. Outstanding, large, level sites, easy ingress and egress, friendly people, probably one of the best KOAs in the country. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2006
$34
We stayed here three weeks while exploring the southeast region of New Mexico. Overall this is an excellent campground with very well maintained facilities. Well stocked store. The sites are all wide pull-throughs and level with easy access to hookups. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2005
$55
One of the best KOAs we've ever stayed in. Been using KOA for 20 years. We camped here in a Campground Cabin.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
September 2005
$26
What a great surprise this KOA turned out to be! We limped in when our truck broke down and they were very helpful. Excellent park, very well maintained with ALL the amenities. Super friendly staff, great roads, sites, pool, landscaping (given that it IS the New Mexico desert they have made an extra effort here). Fenced in pet yards (two of them) and a huge pet walk area. They also have a good restaurant, and deliver to your RV! Wish we could have stayed longer than two days but we had to move on. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2005
$31
Carlsbad KOA campground is a jewel in the desert. It is absolutely the best campground I have stayed in. The staff and owners are incredible. The sites are large and level. The campground is meticulously maintained and the bathrooms are pristine. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2005
$27
We stayed here for a few days while visiting the Carlsbad Caverns. This campground is very nice with large pull through sites and very nice owners. They have a "no refund" policy you should note so you might get a day or so initially and extend your stay as needed day to day. There is a good dog area also. One note is that if you are staying here to visit the Carlsbad Caverns that the park is not - not near the caverns. It is several miles on the north of Carlsbad city and the caverns are several miles to the south of the city. It is quite a drive to the caverns from this park and there are parks located in Carlsbad city that would be OK to use for the caverns tours. For the geographical location and gravel sites, I think the price is a little high, but the park is nice. There are no conveniences very closeby so buy your groceries before getting there. Side note: we found a Mexican restaurant named Cortez in Carlsbad city that was very good. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2005
$28
While this campground is quite aways outside Carlsbad, the wrong direction from Carlsbad Caverns, it is well worth the drive to stay there. Big, wide open sites. Very friendly and helpful staff, clean bathrooms. What more could you ask for? We highly recommend staying here. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2005
$23
We attended a state rally here at the end of April. The owners were so accommodating and made us feel welcome. Sites were spacious and a good distance apart. However, the trees need to hurry and grow up so some shade is provided. There is not a bad site in the whole park. The bathrooms, laundry room, meeting room, etc., were immaculate. The gift shop had nice quality gifts and a thoughtful supply of needed items one might have forgotten to pack. They offer great BBQ meals that are delivered to your campsite. Talk about service! The landscaping around the buildings, cabins, tent area, and pool/spa areas were very attractive. The cabins seemed very nice and include a grill and a outside swinging bench. You could tell that the owners thought about every little detail regarding the campground layout and amenities. The campground is near a lake, conveniently located off the highway, and is not too far from two towns, a national park, and national forest. We highly recommend this RV park (we are picky) and will definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2005
$35
One of the newest KOA's, this campground promises to be wonderful once the trees grow up. The store offers everything a camper might need, the restrooms and showers are beautifully decorated and immaculate, there's a unique tent corral, the many pull-thru sites are wide, and the cabins are comfortable and secure. The owners have added extra conveniences like flagstone surrounds around the fire pits and an exceptionally long dog walk area. The swimming pool wasn't open when we were there but the attractive hot tub was. This campground is located far enough away from the highway that you don't get any road noise. The only reason I gave this CG a 9 is because the trees are so small. I will definitely go back. We camped here in a .
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2005
$25
I rated this higher than normal KOA's because they really try harder here. Upon our arrival they offered to deliver a BBQ meal to our site. I can't express how nice that is after a long days drive. They took the time to note on a map the various tourist options, even some I was not aware of prior to arrival. The location is North of Carlsbad but is very convenient for those touring this region with most tourist areas located within less that an hours drive. You are equidistant between Carlsbad and Artesia were you can find several dining choices, both Fast Food and those with local flair. You might get closer to the Caverns but I don't think you will find a nicer campground. Our stay was short but we are alreay planning to return to the area and will stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2005
$24
If you can find a nicer KOA anywhere, I'll be shocked. This is a standout park, well designed, immaculately maintained, with congenial management, and top notch in every respect. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
2004
$23
I,m a newby, this was my maiden voiage in my 25' Flair with Toad and a Mini-Van.
Reservation assistance was professional and informative. On arrival, I told the caretaker this my first time and would need help. He stopped what he was doing, escorted me to my site, and walked me through setting up all my connections, explaining "dos and don'ts". Without his help I may well have floundered. Very homey and family oriented. They serve a simple dinner for late arrivals between 5:30 and 7:30 PM. When I was served at 6:30 PM the cook told me to help myself to condiments in the refrigerator as it was a slow night and he was going home. The caretakers made this voyage a much more memorable one than expected. I would recommend this park to all novice and experienced alike. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
2004
$25
This is a newer park and it shows. They are still adding cabins. Very level sites made from hard packed gravel (the norm in this area). It is half way between Carlsbad and Artesia (15 miles to each). We would stay here again! The location from town is the only draw back even though it's only a 15 minutes drive. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
2004
$29
I usually reserve "10's" for Luxury RV Resorts, but will make an exception this time. The
best KOA I've stayed at on my long trip. Very open and big! Easiest "Big Rig" navigable park I've been in. Very friendly owners. They even sold us dinner which they delivered to our coach! Ribs and brisket - very good! This must be a new service some KOA's are trying out. Gravel roads and sites (did I mention big???). Nice lawns. Place is about 20 miles or so out of Carlsbad (north), so that is the only negative - however, if one is going to also visit Roswell, that's a plus! Paved road from Hwy 285 in. Stayed an extra night because it was so nice. Stayed here in Oct. '04 with 42'motor home and toad. KOA's are different than days of old - most are upgrading for "Big Rigs" and are clean and reliable as a chain. I'm surprised! Have used many on this trip. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
2004
$25
This is a very nice facility, very clean and well laid out. It probably does get pretty hot in the summer, though. No mature shade trees. They have some of the Kamping Kabins and are adding even more. This place would rate a 10 but be advised, when the wind blows in a certain direction, there is a very bad smell from the oil processing plants in the area. They could really affect someone with sinus/migrane problems. I feel for the owners, they can't control that situation. However, that said, we would go back again. It is the only campground in the area that isn't run down. It is about a 45 minute drive north of Carlsbad Caverns. They have cookouts nightly, even in off season. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2003
$25
This KOA is among the best anywhere we've visited. Showers/bathrooms hospital-clean, huge sites, and attentive/competent staff. Very highly recommeded. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
2003
$24
The cleanest bathrooms & showers I've ever seen! Plus, this is the only RV park we've come across that provided soap to wash your hands! The sites are nice and long pull-thrus --all gravel, but there are no trees to speak of. The office/game room/small store closes at 6pm--so that you can only access the laundry and large showers/restrooms 24 hrs. There was a nice hottub outside (we didn't go in), but I don't know the hours on that. You can also order rv 'room service'. Sounded like a nice meal at a reasonable price, but was offered on days we weren't going to be there
(weekends). Overall, it's nice, but uninspiring scenic-wise. Plus, I'm getting tired of KOA's going up so high in price! $26 w/out the Good Sam card, which they will stop honoring soon. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
2002
$24
A truly big-rig friendly park with excellent gravel pull throughs. Everything was very
nice and the owners were very helpful. One of the best KOAs we've ever stayed in but they plan to stop honoring Good Sam cards. Big mistake that will cost
them a lot of business. Otherwise, excellent place. We camped here in a Motorhome.
CGID1852Carlsbad RV Park & Campground
Camp Information
Sites
112
Date of Stay
April 2012
Latest Rate
$33
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
7 7 4 4 7 9 8 7 4 7
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
April 2012
$33
We had a pull-through site in the center row. Wi-Fi was too slow to be of much use. The indoor pool was drained and actively being worked on. This was in a good location for seeing the Caverns and convenient for the town too. The free DVD rental was a nice touch. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
April 2012
$33
This is the second time at this park. It is very adequate for a few days exploring the area. Close to highway, but not to noisy. Good power and water and good sites. We were in the back-ins by the fence which are very large. Roads and sites are gravel and there are picnic tables. Office staff very nice. Wi-Fi was good with several connections to choose from. Park is big-rig friendly. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
April 2012
$33
This park is relatively close to Carlsbad Caverns NP. The sites are average, we had a back-in, dirt and gravel. The pool was down with “Major Problems”. When I made my reservation I asked to be put in a site with good Wi-Fi coverage. I work from my RV and need this service. When I checked in I asked if the site was near the Wi-Fi, and was told yes. What I wasn’t told was that the Wi-Fi was down and wasn’t going to be coming back any time soon. I called the office to complain and they said they would have someone look at it and get it working. Never happened. I would have appreciated them being honest with me when I made my reservation and asked about a site near the Wi-Fi, I would have made another choice. But I guess they would rather have the money than a good reputation. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
March 2012
$38
This desert campground is about 5 miles outside of Carlsbad, on the way to the UNESCO designated Carlsbad Caverns, which are only 22 miles away. There is a heated indoor pool that has not been open since fall of 2011, laundry ($1.25 wash, $1 dry), decent Wi-Fi, free cable TV (60 channels), but recycling is not available. Nearby, propane is available by the gallon. At $38 for a 30 amp EWS (electricity, water and sewer) back-in site (with Good Sam discount), this campground is overpriced. However, it is convenient to the Caverns and Carlsbad. There are other RV Parks nearby, but I do not know their rates. AAA White City RV park is much closer to the Caverns but 25 miles from the amenities of Carlsbad. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2012
$38
We stayed here over spring break in a travel trailer to view Carlsbad Caverns. The park is clean and taken care of. The sites are right on top of each other and you are packed in like sardines. The pool was closed for repairs which was part of why we chose this place. The owners were extremely nice and helpful. We got a free DVD rental for checking in, they had 800 movies to choose from. The park is about 20 miles from the Caverns. The cable was okay and other utilities fine. I am not sure it was worth $38.00 a night. We would stay here again but will do more looking first. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2012
$35
We had a great time although the pool was not working. We went with 4 boys. The owners and staff went out of their way to make up for the pool being down during Spring break. Very friendly staff and owners. They are working on updating the entire facilities. Away from town but close enough to get around. The other RV Parks were either to many rigs and not enough space, small, or more expensive for a family of 6. After seeing the other parks - I would definitely come back here again. We had a great time! Nice clean site, room for a tent for the boys, easy access to the caverns (recommend reservations for the non self touring tours). Our site was quiet and in the back of the park. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2012
$21
Very friendly and helpful staff. We drove here after checking out the closer one to the caverns and liked this one better (especially with PA pricing). Spaces felt larger and more expansive. We also liked the shower building better. Would stay again. Pool was not in operation. They also included a free dvd coupon and this park had cable TV with a ton of stations (needed for a Thursday night and March Madness). We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2012
$30
Price was for one night on PA and one with GS discount. Laundry OK. Good shower except for a faulty lock on the door. Seems expensive but management was friendly and helpful. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
March 2012
$37
I guess this park would be okay if they only charged $20.00 per night. We were charged $37.40 a night with a discount. They say they have a indoor pool, but not now. Gravel and dusty and mostly permanent residents. Little on the run down side for the price. I guess we are just spoiled after our stay at Buckhorn Lake RV Resort in Kerrville, TX. But I guess their draw is they are the closest RV park to Carlsbad Caverns. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
January 2012
$38
Friendly staff. Sites are level (gravel). Fairly close to highway but traffic noise was not an issue. Used the laundry facilities which were in good working order. We were there for two nights. Note: water pressure is very high so you will need a reducer. Would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
January 2012
$30
Rate is with passport book discount & 10 percent Good Sams discount. So two nights cost $61.62. Expensive. No grass, sort of trashy looking. Staff are friendly and helpful. It is not the closest campground to Carlsbad Caverns. wifi worked good. Cable included. Pool not working. Would not stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
December 2011
$37
Cannot rave about this one. Overprices at $37. Sites are very close together, no privacy or even the feeling of such. Just another RV "resort" that packs them in like sardines, and one that needs a little TLC at that. Located convenient to the Caverns if that is your goal, but I would not return to this park. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
December 2011
$33
Probably best choice if visiting Carlsbad Caverns. Friendly staff. Got a coupon good for one night DVD from their large selection. Good Wi-Fi connectivity and through out. Down graded to 7 because restrooms / showers were too cold to use. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2011
$30
Closest nice park to the caverns. Easy in and out pull through sites, gravel beds that were pretty level. Hookups in good repair. Park is a little dated, but it seems like they are working daily to improve things. Stayed 4 nights and gave us the PA rate for one night and GS rate for the rest. Kids enjoyed the swings and pool. Would recommend this one over another nearby park. Didn't stay there, and glad we didn't. Looked pretty shabby from the drive by. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
June 2011
$30
I would have rated this campground higher if there hadn't been a problem with the voltage on hot days. Voltage dropped to less than 103 volts and my EMS automatically cut off power to the Motorhome to avoid damaging the motors in the AC units. This happened almost every day. There are also several workers staying in the park who leave for work around 5:30am each morning. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2011
$38
Wide spacious spaces, indoor pool, playground and store. Very nice campground within 45 minutes of the Caverns. We stayed in the back section and our site was about 50X60. Very friendly hosts. Didn’t care for the indoor pool but that’s just us. Had pony rides, a hay ride and a turtle pen. The campground was very quiet in the evenings. We would stay here again and recommend this campground if visiting the Caverns. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
May 2011
$18
This is a good spot for going to the caverns, or exploring the area. Though it is a bit far to the caverns, there is only one park closer and from a distance, it didn't look like much. The other parks in the area are north of town. The sites are gravel and it is very dusty and no trees for the transient sites (they do have a lot of seasonal and permanent residents who have the sites which have the few trees on the property.) The sites are extremely wide and it was easy to back our 40' rig into. Most of the transient sites are back-ins, but it looked like there are a couple of pull-throughs. The Wi-Fi was sporadic but you could go to the office and get Wi-Fi there (although slow). Despite the shortcomings, we would stay again because it appears to be the best choice available when visiting the caverns. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
April 2011
$23
Pool still not heated. When checking in, the desk clerk gave us a coupon for one free DVD rental and a welcome package with some free goodies. Definitely not a destination park but good for a couple of nights. Rate reflects Passport America including tax and 50 amp site. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2011
$31
Great game room; friendly staff at this park. The heater in the pool was broken. Had high school girls going around the park begging you for magazine subscriptions. The people were quiet. They gave a nice gift pack of samples and had a huge selection of DVD's, offered the first one for free. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
March 2011
$25
This was an old KOA. It has seen better days but it is clean, safe and reasonably priced. The sites are small but they are all pull thru and easy to get into. It is also convenient to the caverns and to town. It has a nice rec room, lots of DVD's, and a pool. The staff is good. I have stayed there before and I would stay there again. There also is a nice playground. There is an RV repair place right next to the campground. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2011
$16
The Park is fairly close to the Carlsbad Caverns, maybe the closest for PA members. All dirt roads, including the sites. It's a bit dusty, but there are some trees on the plus side. Very friendly and helpful staff. We booked two nights and got a DVD rental voucher. A place where we would stay again. The rate is for PA members. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2011
$22
This is an old KOA, composed of gravel and dirt, with a few trees and average-sized spaces. On the plus side, it's convenient to Carlsbad Caverns and the town of Carlsbad, has a friendly staff, and even gives a packet of product samples and coupons on check-in. But it is dusty, and is beginning to show it's age. Without the Passport America discount this park would be way overpriced, but the PA rate of $22 ($3.00 extra for 50A) makes it a reasonable place to stay. There aren't a lot of choices here; with Passport America this is probably your best bet. We'd stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
February 2011
$38
This park is showing signs of aging and disrepair. The price however reflects a higher quality park. I guess they are using the Cavern visitors as a means of support. A number of full-time residents inhabit the facility. The laundry facility was "clean" but felt unkempt. The sites are all dirt and difficult to ascertain the markings. The staff was less than friendly. I will not stay here again. Nor will I recommend this to others. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2011
$19
Very clean and very welcoming park. Even received product samples when we arrived! Desk staff were very professional and friendly. Convenient for going north to Roswell and south to Carlsbad Caverns. This park actually had some trees! Would definitely camp here again if we were in the area. Rate is PA and including taxes. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2011
$32
Great park for kids because of animal petting area, indoor pool and game room. Nice store, mini museum and computer with internet available at no charge. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
February 2011
$38
We stayed here 2 days. Friendly people. Lots of TV channels (72). Close to Caverns (16 miles south) close to town 4 miles north, stores. Some dust. Would stay here again. Wi-Fi weak but worked. Kid friendly. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
January 2011
$35
Stayed here because it was the closest RV park to Carlsbad and Guadalupe National Park with the exception of White's City which is a minimal RV park. Number of oil patch workers living in the park, but they were not a problem. Friendly staff. Campground is clean and seems to be well run. Mostly dirt and gravel. Some sites have trees and a little grass. They have a large fenced dog yard which is a plus. Wi-fi was not stable. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
January 2011
$17
Older park but well maintained. Friendly accommodating staff. We asked to change site as the one they assigned had no picnic table and was surrounded on three sides by access roads. All sites are average size and pull- through. Good Internet and Cable TV. Indoor pool is undergoing major repairs. Picnic tables are scarce. 30 minutes to Carlsbad Caverns and 10 minutes to downtown Carlsbad (Super Wal-Mart). Would stay here again. Rate reflects Passport America. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
December 2010
$31
Nothing fancy, but it was clean and the folks were nice, especially the lady at the registration desk. It is dusty, but so are most other places in this area. Would stay here again! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
December 2010
$17
Nice park. Friendly and helpful staff. Good location for visiting the area. Pull thru sites were short but wide enough to side park the truck. Rate reflects PPA rate. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
November 2010
$17
We enjoyed our stay in Carlsbad. The park staff were very friendly and helpful. There is very easy access to sites. All sites are level and those that cater to slides were very wide. There is not a blade of grass around the sites - just gravel, however there is plenty of grass around the play areas and tent areas. We would stay here again if we were in the area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
November 2010
$32
Nice park near the caverns and the town of Carlsbad. The staff was great and the kids absolutely loved the clean, indoor pool. The lot was plenty big. Lots of gravel, not too much shade or grass. Wi-Fi signal was good, cable was an "extra." We'd stay here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
November 2010
$37
The check-in was the start of this unfortunate experience. We were quoted a price when we called plus we have the Good Sam’s card and would receive a discount. The total bill came to $37.82 with the discount . However, the price list on the outside check-in menu was what we were charged without a discount. As stated earlier by another camper the staff can’t do math or just over charge their guest. We thought we found our spot only to find out we missed it by one spot due to poor marking of the spaces. We were in a “extra large” space, but we found it very short and narrow. However, it was larger than some of the others. Folks, this is desert camping, and the aisles should be wide, and the space spread out. The lack of trees and abundance of dust and gravel didn’t bother us. The wi-fi was good as was the cable, good channel selection. The dog walk had a few stickers in it, and the dogs got a paw full of stickers; so sad for their little feet. When we got back from the caverns I was called down for driving too fast, and I was. Also I was told not to drive through his sites; again the sights are so poorly marked it’s hard to tell where they are. They also have signs posted in the area, and I quote, “Slow your ass down.” Not funny. Anyway we were getting ready to leave at 12:00 noon, which is the posted checkout time. We had dumped and un-hooked, jacks were up and the motor was running when the office called wanting to know when we planned to leave. This call came in at 12.00.01. When we checked in we talked about out tight time frame and were told that it would not be a problem. I feel this campground is a good place to avoid. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2010
$31
Large and spacious sites - Wi-Fi offered on four separate channels, and reception was excellent. The park is a couple of miles southwest of the town, and is on the way toward Carlsbad Caverns. Office staff is very friendly and lots of tourist information is available at the desk. We were happy with the park. The only complaint is that there is a lot of dust flying, and that's no fault of the management. It IS the desert, after all, and it is probably that way everywhere. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2010
$17
Large, roomy sites. Road noise was bad after football game. Friendly staff, but not up on information on roads in area. Close to the caverns and other tourist sights. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
October 2010
$22
Previous reviews warned me the RV Park was not a good one. Those reviews are correct and like the previous reviewer we got ripped-off. Either the staff is poor with math or they are devious to overcharge overnighters. So be prepared to pay for some unknown services. There is also, a 12% tax added on to the daily rate. Never the less, this was our base camp while visiting Carlsbad Caverns. The owners realize they have little or no competition and it reflects in the quality of the RV Park. The majority of the spaces are very tight with nothing more than a utility box in need of upgrading. We were assigned a so called premium space, which provided us with sufficient space. The dirt access lanes are narrow with some tight turns. Some sites have a tree and most are just fine dirt with no shade. The wind blew during our stay so the tow car and RV got covered in dust. There is no need for a flashlight here. They have an extraordinary number of bright street lights on the grounds along with a glaring neon sign. The highway noise did not bother us on a Friday night. On Saturday night the traffic noise was louder and could be heard through the night. A positive for the place is the pool. It is a good size indoor pool and refreshing. We stayed here for two nights and we will not return to this RV Park. I will alert Passport America and Good Sam or their devious over charging practices. We stayed here in a motorhome. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2010
$31
Very nice, extra-wide space. I think we had a "premium" site - plenty of room to park our truck beside the 5th-wheel. My only complaint is that I was charged an extra $12 but I don't know what it was for. I asked if cable was included and was told "yes". Now, looking back on my receipt, I have no idea what I paid $12 for unless it was the cable. Would stay here again but will be extra-diligent in reviewing charges before paying. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
October 2010
$22
We stayed here to visit the Caverns. Found it to be mostly gravel and dusty. Some shade but not much. Rate reflects Passport America rate good for 2 days only then the rate goes to $44. The park had Wi-Fi, cable TV, and a pool which we never saw. It appears to be an old KOA. Sites were level and large in the back section. Most of the park is occupied by permanent residents but it was quiet and fairly well kept. This was probably the best park to use to see the caverns. There is another park across the street which may by co-owned and is very similar {The Windmill}. The other park is a KOA about 20 miles N of town. If you have to pay the full rate, I would consider it overpriced for what you get. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
September 2010
$37
The park is looking a bit shabby. We stayed here a couple of years ago when it was under different management. The new management was very friendly and helpful. When we experienced a low voltage problem, one of the owners got right on it and resolved the issue. He also told us that they were getting ready to make some major improvements to the facility. Hopefully they'll follow through on this. I give the management an "A" for effort, but they've got their work cut out for them. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
July 2010
$30
This is a nice park, centrally located in Carlsbad and reasonably near the caverns. The staff was friendly and we enjoyed out stay here. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
July 2010
$34
When we arrived our assigned site was a mudhole. There was a list of open sites on the door and we switched to an open site. The campground needs more gravel, even the run off from the AC created a fair size pond. The AC volts were low, running around 108v during the day. The pool was fine, but I'd prefer it outdoors instead of in an old shed. Management at the front desk, gets a C- for attitude. They didn't like the fact that I changed sites and grumbled about the credit card I used. The fee to dump was $5. The fee for the showers was $5, which is ridiculous. I think that next time we'll try a different park. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
July 2010
$38
We visited here after a lot of rainfall in our 40' motorhome. We were assigned a space that was a mud hole after driving through many chuck holes full of water to get to this spot. We asked for our money back or a new spot. They had some newer ones in the back so we moved there. This place needs some TLC and some updating. It looks like it was nice in the 70's but has not had any care since. All bldgs look old and run down. I was afraid to go into the pool area, bathrooms, or showers because of their outward appearance. We would not stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
July 2010
$19
We selected this campground because of Passport America recommendation and the discount. Honestly, we stayed in a nicer park for $10 the previous night so I was more than a little disappointed. It was raining off and on when we arrived and it was difficult to get in and out of our motorhome without having to walk through deep mud puddles at our assigned spot. There are nicer spots with gravel but they are more expensive. Our cable TV reception was very fuzzy. The location is about 30 minutes from the caverns. The worst part was the woman at the front desk who is very unfriendly and almost rude. Everyone else I met while staying at the park was very friendly. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
June 2010
$34
If you like country music, yelling campers and barking dogs this campground is for you! There is no water pressure, either. I had to move the RV to empty the holding tanks, as the reach to the sewer was too long. I had an audience sitting in lawn chairs looking my wife and I over as we checked in at the office. From the moment I arrived here, the vibe was wrong! I felt uncomfortable with this park from the moment I arrived. I won't come back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2010
$31
Not a bad place. Sites were a bit close to each other. I didn't have any problem with the lady in the office being rude like others have said. Maybe it was a different lady? The lady that checked me in was very thorough about things in the area, and gave me free toothpaste (maybe that's it...some people might think they are being told their breath stinks, and classified that as rude). Ha! REAL close to the Carlsbad Caverns, took less than 30 minutes to get there. Has a small gift/grocery shop, indoor pool, peddle bicycle thingys for the kids, turtles, and little horses to see. Not bad at all really. Yeah, the sites are gravel and dirt, but you ARE in the desert for goodness sake! This place was recommended by some fellow RV travelers, so this is why I stayed. Very happy during my time here. Yep, I'll camp here again if I'm in the area! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
May 2010
$31
I agree with the previous review, the lady at the front desk needs an attitude adjustment. Was not friendly at all. The park was dusty, and just a few shade trees. Many spaces open while we were there, and we did not have a reservation. Had a fenced dog walk, which was nice. Had trouble with cable TV reception, did have cell phone service, and also internet. No problems with that. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
April 2010
$19
Our site was level and reasonably quiet. We used our Passport America discount and thought the park was a good value. Would have given a 10 but the lady at the front desk needed a attitude adjustment and should not be working with the public. She had a sour disposition and nothing nice to say! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
March 2010
$31
It's tough to review this park because although I have nothing bad to say about it, we really didn't like it. We chose to stay here because Brantley State Park seemed too far away from the caverns for us. The staff here are friendly, the park is clean and well kept, all the utilities work well, and the rate was decent. The only thing that really bothered me was that this park has about 4 different types of sites/rates. We stayed in an "economy" site which was very tight even without neighbors due to the trees. I hate saying that too because the trees are nice and since this is technically the desert the owners must spend quite a bit to water them. It appears however that this used to be an old KOA and rows A & B were made into economy sites by taking one old site, adding a hookup, and putting two trailers in it back to back. I have never stayed in a KOA, but I think I understand now why they charge so much: If you want to be a family friendly destination type park you have to refuse permanent residents (which pay the bills). If you try to be family friendly, but also allow a significant number of permanent residents you become neither a permanent or family park no matter how hard you try. We ended up leaving a day early just because Carlsbad RV wasn't really what we were looking for. However, everything was kept up, they had a neat game room, the indoor pool was clean, and if it were a busy holiday weekend and the park was full of families it probably wouldn't be a bad place to stay. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2010
$25
This is a fairly nice campground for a short stay while going to Carlsbad Caverns. The roads and RV pads are all dirt and gravel with a few small trees. The spaces are a little tight but mostly level. We washed our clothes at the inexpensive Laundromat. All the machines worked, but the Laundromat and nearby game room were both pretty rundown looking. On the plus side, about once a week, the owners prepare delicious barbecue for a potluck dinner. The showers were very clean, although a little peculiar. The shower controls were against the far wall of the shower, but the shower head had been extended with PVC pipe, so that it was mounted close to the curtain and it sprayed away from the entrance. We were a little confused by the arrangement at first, but it ensured that the floor didn’t get sopping while you showered. The playground and indoor pool also looked nice, but we didn’t use either one. Our Verizon Aircard worked fine. It surprised me that a campground with the name “Carlsbad” would actually be located so far from the caverns (half hour drive at least), but the construction traffic wasn’t bad, and we made it to our cave tour on time. White City’s campground is much closer to the caverns, and the park looked comparable when we were there. Still, the reviews for White City aren’t very positive. We stayed two nights at the Passport America price ($19) and two with the 15% SKP discount ($31). We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
March 2010
$31
The Bad: This campground has promise, but not without some changes. The roads and camp sites are just dirt. Our worst fear happened when it rained the entire second day we were here. All the roads and sites were one muddy mess! If the owners would put out gravel, a lot of mud would be avoided. Our second big issue was how tight the sites were. The pull throughs were so tight we could not put out our awning, chairs and tables! Maybe that explains why the sites do not have picnic tables or fire rings. The only improvement would be for the owners to widen the sites. Old farm equipment should be removed or hidden. The showers could use new shower heads. Their showers were like a power washer! The Good: The staff was friendly and nice. Nice indoor heated pool. Free Wi-Fi was nice. Very pet friendly! Hair dryers in the restrooms/showers were a nice touch. An RV repair/service shop was right next door within walking distance. Very helpful owner at the shop! Overall this is a good park, but the owners really need to look at more improvements to make this park the best in the area. If my comments seems critical, it is not only to help other RVers, but for the owners on improvements. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2010
$17
The staffing friendliness and responsiveness uneven. Management is shared by two campgrounds and there was some confusion as to where to go when. When dryer malfunction reported, there was no offer of compensation (we did not ask for any, but it is good business to offer). Some staff members very friendly and welcoming, some downright sour and off-putting, enough to make me hesitate to return, even with the Passport America rate that we had. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
February 2010
$30
Recently taken over by new owners, so hopefully they will make the needed road improvements. Lots of potholes on all main entrance roads. We stayed in one of the newer re-done areas in the back. That area had roads that were level and stone covered. But the overall campground was really worn down and depressing. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
February 2010
$31
Stayed in the 'new' part: it had very spacious sites, all gravel with no dust even in a brisk wind. $22.31 a night passport which includes a $3.00 50amp fee. However, the regular rate is $37.78 with a $6.00 50amp fee. I thought $6 was a little steep for a per day fee. It's about an 18 mile drive to Carlsbad Caverns from this park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
February 2010
$22
Interior roads are wide and easy to maneuver. The space we were in was wide and level. Staff was friendly and helpful. However, they should fill in the holes in the entrance and add rock or gravel so the entire place doesn't turn into a giant mud puddle when it rains. Unsupervised teenage children of permanents hassled me when walking around the park. While in the laundry an employee came in and loaded one machine with the park rugs. Showers could stand a deep cleaning once a week. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
February 2010
$22
It is a nice park. Roads are dirt and gravel, and could be a problem if they were wet. The sites were level, hookups adequate, wifi OK. It is a convenient location, easy in and out. There is nice staff. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
January 2010
$16
Nothing fancy but not a bad park. There were several older units there that had seen better days. The Wi-Fi worked OK. The sites are rather close and are gravel. They were fairly level. The park is pretty quiet at night and the staff was friendly. We would stay there again if in the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
December 2009
$19
Rate is FHU 30 amp daily rate with Passport America discount. 50 amp is available for an additional charge. Gravel roads and pads. Pull through sites were of good size. Satellite reception was good for both DirecTV and the Internet; however park wi-fi was spotty. The Passport America discount made it a good value, and we would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
December 2009
$27
We using our Passport Membership. We were in site E11. The new sites are extra wide and long. Stand alone sites. The older sites are side by side. We had 50 amp, great cell phone and TV. WI-FI was a little slow. The new park owners and personnel were extra friendly and helpful. There is an indoor pool, game room, tea room, laundry, store, etc. We would stay here again and recommend this park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
November 2009
$37
The park facility is very nice, but some of the work-campers and long term "guests" are real jerks. If you're redneck or blue collar, bring it on. Otherwise look elsewhere. Oil field workers and their attitude are common here. Water is the worst I've ever seen...beyond hard! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
November 2009
$19
This is the best park located right in Carlsbad. Unfortunately all the sites are gravel. Pull through sites are adequate as is the utility service. Park cable is included. The Passport rate makes it a bargain. We stayed here once before when we were touring Carlsbad Caverns. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2009
$38
Here is a campground which attempts to provide everything. Yes, it is desert, but owners have planted trees, a rose garden and cacti throughout the park. It has an indoor pool, clean restrooms, small but clean laundry, adequate store and plenty of activities will keep your family entertained when not out exploring Carlsbad Caverns or the surrounding area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2009
$35
Here is a park that tries to cater to nearly everyone. Yes, it is on the desert, and trees and shade are at a premium. Nevertheless, the park offers a rose garden, tent sites, wildlife, an indoor pool, store, game room, party room, a variety of planned activities, a great welcome package and friendly service. The sites are not any closer than others in parks with lots of vegetation, but it might feel like it. The laundry room was spotless. Definitely a good central location for visiting Carlsbad Caverns, Sitting Bull Falls, the Living Zoo or Guadalupe Peak. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
October 2009
$38
Easy access to Carlsbad Caverns. Level graveled site. Quiet, train noise was not a factor for us. One of two Dog Parks could use improvement. Great $4.00 breakfast available on weekends in activity hall. Would stay again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
September 2009
$15
This was like staying in an ultra-clean resort. They were re-modeling the restrooms and cleaning the pool area. We actually stayed here twice, once on the way to Colorado and once on the way back. Ended up staying a week as it was so much fun. This campground is like a summer resort, something almost every evening: movies, camp fire with smores, Margarita and Salsa night - something going all the time. Staff is friendly and very helpful. Will do this this camp again and again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2009
$34
This is not the prettiest RV park we ever stayed at and we have stayed at a lot of them. We're about at the end of a 3-month around-the-country trip. This RV park was one of the best we stayed at. Yes, the sites are mostly all gravel. It's in the desert, duh. The sites were long enough to park our motorhome along with our flatbed trailer that we haul our car with. The site was double wide so we had a place to park the car after we took it off the trailer. Not all of the cable channels were clear as a bell, but they did have cable. Many of the parks we stayed in this summer did not have cable. The free Wi-Fi was a bit slow, but it was there and usable. We were offered a free DVD rental for our stay and we took advantage of that. There is an indoor swimming pool. There was a Sunday night free movie shown with free popcorn. The staff was very friendly. What more can we say? Not the prettiest, but one of the very best at providing what we needed. Anytime we are back in the Carlsbad area we will be sure to stay there again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
July 2009
$24
Somewhat well maintained. The restrooms, showers, and pool were over used, due to renting to day users- who took over the area. There is nothing to bring us back, we would travel on or find a different park. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
July 2009
$40
All gravel. No grass. Spaces close together. Not very well maintained. Good place to park and sleep. Restrooms were adequate but clean. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
July 2009
$21
We stayed 2 nights at this campground,and found it to be very comfortable. The sites are mostly pull-through, short, but wide enough to park tow-vehicle next to RV. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Roads and sites are all gravel. The park is on the west side of town and it is easy to drive the 20 miles to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. We would definitely return to this park. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
June 2009
$20
Since you are limited to only 3 campgrounds in this area, you don't have much choice. If you do make reservations here, make sure you don't get site C3. The cable was terrible, so snowy we could hardly see the picture. The wi-fi is also very iffy. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. We paid $3/extra for 50 amp, but could only run 1 ac and our volt meter still showed we were operating in the red, due to low voltage. They said it was because the city wouldn't improve the electrical wiring here. I would be very hesitant to stay here again. Gravel sites, and very dirty. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
June 2009
$22
As noted, it is dusty; also as noted, has a wonderful staff with a fantastic sense of humor. Level sites. Close to stuff you might need and 16 mi. from the Caverns. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
June 2009
$19
This was the worst campground we stayed at during a 30-day western trip. If you like dust, more dust, wi-fi that only works at the office, very questionable power (106v at 30 amp site), and lots of permanent residents....this is the place for you. We stayed two nights to visit Carlsbad Caverns, but in hindsight I wished that we had boondocked for one night, visited the Caverns and kept on trucking. We did receive the Passport America rate of $19, but even that rate is too much for this place. I would never stay here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
May 2009
$30
Sites are all gravel, dusty, no shade, and some are small. Very friendly park at the hall and there is an attempt at activities if someone was staying longer. Good temporary stop to enjoy local activities/Caverns. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2009
$22
Nice, clean park. BUT, the biggest plus are the management and staff. They are professional, friendly and flat out fun!! They make the campground worth the visit by themselves. Very convenient to town and the caverns. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
May 2009
$17
This park had level sites, easy access. It is a very dusty park. Very little grass to be found. Pet Run area was mostly dirt and little grass. Laundry facilities were adequate for this size campground. Staff was friendly and helpful. Location good to tour the Caverns and other local attractions. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2009
$19
We are new to RVing and this was the first RV park we've ever stayed at and we were very impressed. We chose this RV park because of the reviews and ratings on this site and have to agree with those who have previously posted positive comments. Our rate was the Passport America 50% off rate. The welcome was friendly, including literature about the RV park and surrounding area (and one free DVD rental). The pull through site was large enough for our 28' RV and our toad. Although our toad was parked next to the RV (plenty of room) for most of our stay, it was nice that there was not a need to immediately unhook it upon arrival, plus the fact we were able to hook it back up the night before our departure. The sites are dirt/gravel (maybe the only real negative) but plenty big enough and included a picnic table. Wireless connection was excellent and at a decent speed. On check-in I was given a list of their 7 or 8 wireless servers and told we could connect to any of them. The location, for us, was excellent since we were traveling from El Paso, TX and the park is located just before entering the town so we didn't have to drive the RV through town. Although we used our RV shower, my wife and I did check out the restrooms/showers (since this was our first RV park.) We were both very impressed at their cleanliness. Each shower "stall" had two rooms behind a door--the shower and a private dressing area. We also did not use the indoor pool but went in and looked at it. It looked fine and people were in it. We will definitely stay there again anytime we are staying in Carlsbad. I rated it an 8 not because there were really any problems, but because I want to leave some room for high ratings if we find a better one. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2009
$22
This park is a good family park. Lots for the kids to do. There are a lot of nice little extra touches. The pool was being repaired while we were there so can't comment. The entire park is gravel and very dusty. I would like to see concrete patios at the sites. The cable TV was very good with 65 channels. There was a lot of very old campers all over the park that made the park look worse than it is. It is a very nice place to stay while visiting Carlsbad national Park. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
May 2009
$19
This is not the prettiest park we have ever stayed in but the choices in Carlsbad are limited. The KOA is possibly a bit nicer but it's a very long way from the Caverns. It's really the best bet for seeing Carlsbad Caverns. That said, it's all dirt and gravel so when it's hot it gets a tad dirty. The wifi is non existent except at the office. I really don't know why so many parks advertise wifi and then don't have it. The pool is indoor and although we didn't use it, it looked OK. We paid $3 extra for a 50 amp site and the 50 amps was not usable. One leg was OK the other was 104 VAC with out a load on it. We did survive on one leg of the 50 amp service. Again, it's not the best we've ever stayed at but when we visit Carlsbad in the future we'll be staying here. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2009
$19
Price reflects Passport America discount. The park is on the main road just south of the town of Carlsbad. There was very little noise from traffic as the camp is set back a little from the road. The roads are gravel and sites are fairly level. Not exactly spacious but not too bad either. Electric, water and sewer all worked well. Didn't use most of the facilities but the laundry room was a little small, not enough machines and could use some A/C. We loved this park. Great park for dog owners as they cater for us very well. They even had a small fenced off dog run were we could let the dogs run around and play. One of those rare CG that gives you PA discount for every day you stay not just one or two days. We planned on being here for a week but ended up staying two. Owners are very friendly. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
April 2009
$15
Park is a gravel parking lot. Sites are close together. Wi-fi works only in office area, and is very slow, even there. All things said, it is probably the best value for visiting the Caverns. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
April 2009
$15
Upon our pulling into our site we had problems getting electricity to power our airconditioner. We were in a 30amp site and that is adequate for our airconditioner, yet we had problems. The office said they would send someone to help us, but they never did. Dogs are allowed to run loose in this park as there are no rules requiring a leash. Dogs are also allowed to be left ourside of rigs all nite. Loose dogs are frightening and dangerous. The Game Room needed repairs in many areas. Additionally, children are allowed to be in there unsupervised by adults. It became awkward and unpleasant having to deal with other people's unsupervised children. Free wireless was advertised for this park. Most of our three day stay we could not get wireless access. The office staff told us that often the wireless is not working. I feel that you need to have your electric hookups checked, publish rules for dogs that provide safety to your guests, and do something about your intermittent wireless access or change your advertisements to read, "Free wireless when available". We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2009
$19
Passport America Park, Staff friendly and provided local info and offered to help in any way they could. Camp is quiet, and sites are easy to get into. I would stop here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2009
$19
Pass Port America $ rate. Owners very helpful and have very nicely updated this used to be KOA. Petting zoo, nice playgrounds for kids, spotless toilets and showers (even includes bath mats!) Nice store, arcade, laundry and pet areas. Pool was being redone and was ready the day we left! We stayed three nights and will be back on our way back thru this fall. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2009
$33
Very nice park, close to the Caverns and to most of the amenities in town, which made for a very pleasant stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful. With the weekend approaching they went site to site to post activities that they were having throughout the weekend. Did not use the indoor pool, but thought it was a nice touch, plus they had a little arcade area, and even a couple of miniature horses you could pet. Easy access, most of the sites we saw were pull through, which was very nice. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2009
$31
Friendly personnel in office. Indoor pool, store has food, RV supplies, souvenirs and DVD rentals. Spaces close together. Quiet. Wi-Fi is free, but they charge $2 a day for cable. Both work well. There are some extra fun activities and get-together s. I would stay here again for an extended period of time. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
March 2009
$22
OK for big rigs. Super friendly staff and they do everything they can for you. I had a minor problem with draining my tanks as the sewer drains REAL slow so test it first by draining your grey tank before you dump your black tank! Changes the whole experience if you dump black first! As the others say, this park is a little dusty, and 18 miles to the Caverns. BUT - there IS parking for buses/RV's at the entrance to the cave at the top of the mountain (NOT White City!). I saw several 40+ foot RV's there and a couple of big buses. Just a few miles to the entrance from the state park gate. Just a FYI note for you. Unfortunately it appears to me that the city of Carlsbad is in a decline. There were several "suggested" restaurants/diners that were closed for business which limits available eateries in town. Sad. I don't think I'd opt to stay here again. I'd boon-dock, go see the caverns for the day (which is easy to do) and get back on the road. Just my 2¢ though. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
February 2009
$19
This campground is located at the southern extremity of the city of Carlsbad in a commercial area. From here it’s a good half hour’s drive south to the Caverns. A Super Walmart is a few minutes drive to the north, and an RV service center is adjacent. The park seemed to be mostly full of extended stay campers when we were here, with just a few open sites available for overnighters. We assume that since we were Passport America customers, we were given the worst sites, adjacent to the office and a trash dumpster. The sites are criminally close together, but luckily we were given two sites (12 and 14) with 13 left vacant in between. These sites are dirt and gravel, with no table or grill, no cable TV and only 30 amp. Our goal was to tour the caverns, so the fact that we were close to the (free) wifi transmitter made it worthwhile. The wifi was fairly slow speed and was down one of our two nights. I would not want to stay in these sites longer than absolutely necessary. Some of the other sites around the park were a tad nicer, with even some dead grass next to them. There are lots of places to walk dogs, but our friends with a dog reported they were disgusting since it seems that no one picks up after their pets. The park does have facilities to offer: a small indoor pool which seemed clean, a games room and arcade with pool table, a store, free coffee, a large DVD rental library (1st one free, $1 thereafter), swings for kids, and more. Our Dish satellite came in, but in summer when the trees have leaves some sites may have problems with that. The other option besides WalMart for camping and seeing the caverns is the campground at Whites City, at the entrance of the 8-mile access road to the caverns. That camp cost around $27, and offered wifi only in the office, a long walk from the campground. The campground was more aesthetically pleasing than this one, although the rigs appeared to be amongst utility lines. I would consider staying here again at the Passport rate while touring the Caverns. Once you get home from the caverns, this camp has more amenities to offer close by in Carlsbad We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
February 2009
$19
This place is in a good location to see the Caverns and the town of Carlsbad. The hosts are so friendly and helpful! The amenities are wonderful to have the games room, laundry c/w change machines, pool, tea room/common area, good selection on dvd rentals, store, playground, doggie park c/w treats etc. They thought of everything! The sites are level "dirt" sites and believe me there is lots of it! When the wind blows the dirt gets everywhere! Also the sites are very close together, and it would be nice to have more room between rigs. The cable TV did not work at our site and the Wi-Fi was poor. This place has great potential, just needs a little attention in certain areas. Nice to have payphone close and working. Also would be nice to have picnic tables at the sites. Our price is with the Passport America discount. We would return here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
January 2009
$19
This park was a nice surprise after staying in some lousy places. The pool was nice and warm. Sites are spacious, gravel roads. Owners very nice and helpful, lots of stuff to do at campground, in town and at Carlsbad Caverns. They accept Passport America discount which made it really nice. $19 was the discounted rate. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
December 2008
$20
The hosts were very friendly. This place worked perfectly for what we were looking for, an overnight spot before touring the caverns the next day. This spot was easy to pull into off the highway and offered all of the services we were looking for. If you're looking for someplace to be friendly and functional, look no further. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
December 2008
$15
Lovely campground. Yep, they are dirt sites but they're level and large. Activities scheduled for different nights. Convenient to Carlsbad Caverns. Very friendly owners and hosts. RV service right next door. Very clean game room, laundry, Tea Room (for meetings). Neat "library/store" with tons of reading material plus DVD rentals. We would have loved to have stayed longer but they were full starting the day we left. Will definitely stay here when we're in the area again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
December 2008
$20
The pluses: Location to town & site, Price (Passport America), friendly staff. The minuses: Disrepair - peeling paint, facilities broken or not serviced, poor Wifi signal, difficult maneuverability, lack of dust control, stickers within dog walk area. This is not a place you want to spend any time in. It needs many hours and many dollars of upgrades, servicing and repairs. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
November 2008
$20
First, let me say that the personnel are wonderful people, but they are working under extreme conditions. The speed limit on the dirt roads is NOT enforced. There are many professional people living there, and it shows. The speed bumps are in the wrong places, and really jar vehicles. We would probably stay here again if we were interested in seeing Carlsbad Caverns again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
November 2008
$17
Rate was 1/2 price PA rate. Nice indoor pool. Just 15 minutes from the National Park. OK park, a little dusty, but would stay again. Friendly people! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2008
$15
This is the Passport America rate of $15.50. We were in site #B-9, a level roomy site. The gravel roads were easy to maneuver; however, there was one curve where a tenter's car was parked (in an authorized parking space) making it tight to turn the curve. In fact, we did have to back up and straighten up to make the turn. During our stay, there were activities for a marshmallow campfire, breakfast and a movie night. This park is about 17 miles to the entrance of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2008
$31
The folks here were just great! Our cable TV was a little "fuzzy", and they went out of their way to make things right. I would definitely stay here again when visiting Carlsbad Caverns. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
July 2008
$34
Was a pleasant stay. The park was clean and quiet. Had many tent sites and lots of play area for kids. The closest acceptable RV park to Carlsbad Caverns. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
July 2008
$15
This is a family oriented campground. Service was awesome. Indoor pool was not great, but was refreshing. You will not be disappointed in the service at this campground. Rate is Passport America. This is a nice campground to visit Carlsbad Caverns. Don't miss the evening bat show at the cave. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2008
$15
Best value in the area. After traveling throughout the country, we've learned to recognize RV parks that try their best to provide a nice experience for the traveler. This place is among the best. Nice pool, reasonable laundry prices and a great attitude make this a "must see" park. Two thumbs up from us. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2008
$17
We stopped here purposely to visit a friend. I am ever so glad we did. This park is clean and peaceful and very beautiful. The staff is friendly and welcoming. There is a beautiful rose garden to walk thru and sit in, a grape arbor that will be wonderful when it hits harvest time, a nice dog run, a super playground....and the list could go on. They had a potluck while we were there and it was as if we were all old friends. The owners and staff make everyone feel like they are members of a small community. Would we stay here again...in a heartbeat. If you're traveling thru this area, make the reservations to stay here. Well worth it, no matter what rate you'd pay. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2008
$35
We stayed here from January through April 2008 on a monthly rate. The owners were two of the nicest people we have ever encountered and live on site. The entire staff was courteous, helpful and professional. This is a family oriented clean and secure park which we highly recommend. They go out of their way to ensure people are accommodated and entertained. They have campfires, hay-rides, family movie night, game nights and of course pot lucks. We had a great time and wouldn't hesitate to return. We felt like we were at home with family. We are full timers and can only hope throughout our journeys to find campgrounds run as professionally as this one. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
April 2008
$48
The worst and the best cabin camping. The cabins were great including microwave and DVD. The price was misquoted. When we showed the owner his own ad on the Internet he said to leave if we didn't like it. We had to pay an extra $91 from quoted price.He was rude and nonprofessional. The bathrooms smelled horrible 3 out of 8 days. The owner made an extremely off color remark about my wife. The store prices were good.The showers had more hot water than anywhere we have been.The place was clean except the sewery bathrooms. We camped here in a Campground Cabin.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
April 2008
$28
When your here you get to know your neighbor well, really well! The sites were built before slides, so you get real close. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
March 2008
$28
Sites are gravel, but level, and there are shade trees. There are no picnic tables, grills, patios, nor fire rings, although there is a community grill and picnic tables near the indoor pool. The pool, although indoor, is unheated, and very cold. The restrooms are kept locked, and a combination is needed to unlock. We chose this campground because it was the closest to the Caverns (except the campground at White City). We were able to receive wi-fi signal and cable channels. They have a playground area, petting zoo, reptiles in glass enclosures, game room, some groceries/gifts. We would stay here again if going to the Caverns. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2008
$17
This is a former KOA (new one north of town) so has all of the perks. Driveways/pads were sand but were not a problem even with very breezy spring day. Staff member was courteous/helpful and presented a gift pack upon checking in; rate was with PA discount. Showers/RR were clean. Rec area for kids. Closest Carlsbad RV park to Caverns (20 min away). Even had amusing 'check list' for RV when leaving. Quiet; and the dog run had biscuits -- a first on this 12,000 ml trip! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2008
$28
This RV park near Carlsbad Caverns is more family oriented with plenty of activities for children. We stayed mid-week and the park was at full capacity. The park is not a resort style park, but all the amenities were in good condition and the park employees very attentive. Overall, a pleasant way to spend a few days while exploring the Caverns. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2008
$19
Passport rate $15.50 plus $3 for 50 amp. We asked about site size during check in and got a nice big back in site in the new E section. Other sections are older and would probably rate 7 - 8. Row D has nice sized pull thru's. A and B rows are much tighter, ok if every other is empty. We are not traveling with kids, but this is a great place for family's, big game room, pool table, ping pong, lots and lots of maps on the walls, lots of stuff for kids to do here. Nice little gift store with reasonable prices. Park is on the south side of Carlsbad, town just north and carverns an easy drive south. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
March 2008
$17
We paid PA rate. Maybe that contributed to our experience. Our picnic table was falling apart, the streets were very narrow. Yes, there is an indoor pool, but if you want to change before walking back to your RV, you have to go to a different building. Not very pleasant when it’s cool and windy. The front desk was friendly, but the entrance from the highway to the CG was very poorly marked. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
February 2008
$31
We stayed here for 1 night on the way to Carlsbad Caverns. It was fine for an overnight, but I wouldn't stay here for an extended stay. Sites were VERY close together. We didn't use our picnic table because our long term neighbor had claimed it with his dirty mop. We wouldn't stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
December 2007
$19
This park was great to visit the caverns. On the south side of town so you are on the road you need to drive to go there. The park has a small dog run so the dogs can get off leash a bit and have dog biscuits there. It is not brand new, but there was always someone gardening and maintaining the grounds. Friendly people. Level sites. There was a game room and indoor pool which we did not use. Would stay there again if in the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
December 2007
$15
Pull thru sites, not as close together as some parks we have stayed in. We felt it was a good park in which to tour the Caverns. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Sites are dirt with some trees. The sites are pretty level. Our 36' fifth wheel with three slides fit ok. Cable TV was very snowy, so we set up the satellite. Free Wi-fi was a bonus. We would stay here again, for a short stay. Good for the price. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2007
$19
Very good Park with gravel/dirt roads and some trees. Office staff very friendly and courteous. Kid friendly with the goats and miniature horses. Cable TV and Wireless internet was good. Not far from Carlsbad caverns. Would definitely stay again, if in the area. Sites were very close to each other. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
October 2007
$19
We found this RV park to be fair to average with dirt/gravel roads pull-through sites too short for both RV car. There is a little grass around two edges of the campground. We were there for a week, and after one windy day late in the week we left with everything inside and out covered with dust & smelling dusty. Sites are pretty close together, but we did manage to squeeze our car between us and our neighbor. Many sites have non-standard 3" sewer hookups with bad threads making use of our screw-in connector difficult, and some sewer connections stick up high enough that we witnessed a neighbor having difficulty dumping . Sites have no patio, a few have a table, free WIFI works very well, and there is free CATV. We did not check out the indoor pool. Their somewhat high-end price is brought within reason with a Passport America discount, though they do tack on an additional charge for 50a power. We might stay here again, but would likely check other alternatives first. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2007
$27
We went early for a Rally then stayed over an extra day on the end. This park is good for families in that there is a playground for kids, a covered indoor heated pool, there are marshmallow roasts held by the park on Friday and Saturday nights. They have a BBQ pit for use in a central site. They have a large game room and fairly large meeting room complete with kitchen. They will cook breakfasts on Saturday and if requested on Sundays. They have a petting zoo of 2 miniature horses and one goat. The owners are super nice. Bathrooms were sparkling. Staff was friendly and mostly helpful. There are large trees but not at every site. Only improvement to the facilities would be to pave the interior roads and sites themselves. Also, some of the standard sites are quite narrow but didn't affect us. If you want room for slides or cable TV be sure to ask for it in advance. Cable TV not on every site. Their WiFi worked like a charm. We will return here especially after doing drive-by checks on the other parks in the area and what they offer. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2007
$16
Good place to stay to see Carlsbad and the Caverns. Park is clean, has good laundry facilities and game room with pool, ping pong and other. Separate area with barbeque is available and they provide the propane for the grill. Sites are level and wide. Park is dusty, but after all it is in the desert. I would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2007
$31
I was a little skeptical when we first got set up. Carlsbad had just received a major flood when we arrived and the playground was a little muddy, but it didn't take long to dry out. I loved the fact that my child could go and play and I could still see him. He loved the tire swings. They almost need to add another. The breakfast on Sunday was very nice also. I was disappointed that there were not grills at the campsites, but the convenience to everything else was wonderful. We will stay here again when we return to the Caverns. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2007
$28
I have been going to this rv park for many years.Even before the Crozier family purchased it. I remember the first time I went in after the purchase. I went to the restrooms and it was like Mr clean had moved in .They had personalized the restrooms to a home like enviroment. Very family friendly ,out to cater to you having a good time in Carlsbad . Great breakfast. GREAT PEOPLE ! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
May 2007
$16
We have a dually/36' high-profile fifth wheel. Our pull-through site was good and level. A very friendly park and the owners have obviously put a lot of thought and work into the facilities. An old park but services, including WiFi, very good. Not a destination resort but well placed for visiting Carlsbad Caverns. Free handouts to visitors a very nice touch. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
May 2007
$28
Convenient to Carlsbad; (town, cavern, shopping, river park area). Nice friendly park, if not crowded, they let you use 2 sites if needed for parking. I would not consider it a destination park, but for sight seeing the area, it is quite nice. Rate was discounted for non premium site, and Good Sam Discount We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2007
$24
In a place that has no trees, they had trees. Very friendly. Far better than Carlsbad KOA We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2007
$35
The park was a bit pricey but it was quiet. It is the only park I've been to that not only knew about RVparkreviews but actively sought positive comments for this site. The goody bag was pretty cool and was probably worth $10-$15 with granola bars, teas, and a battery operated razor. I would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
April 2007
$35
Stayed here for several days and found it to be satisfactory. Very nice staff and managers. There was a mix of long-term residents and transient RVers. The level sites are all gravel as well as the roads, but there are mature pecan trees throughout the park. On Easter Sunday the managers had a delightful potluck and provided baked ham and potatoes. Felt it was over-priced for the time of the year. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2007
$30
Very very nice! Great service. Enjoyed the park Easter egg hunt. Great spots. A+++++ We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
April 2007
$32
This is a old KOA campground and needs lots of work. Roads and sites are gravel. Sites are mostly side by side with with no room on each side, plus very short. To me good for small units only. Now out of Passport system but in Good Sam. I think place is good for over nigh stops only. Park has trees but little shade. Staff was nice at check in. Free WiFi but system is poor and very slow due to low quality signal levels. Over priced for what you get. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
March 2007
$35
Small shade trees, blowing dirt, but then it is that time of year. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2007
$32
We were so happy to find large (wide) pull throughs. The pet area is a fenced yard with clean up supplies needed. There is a picnic table so that people can relax while waiting for their animal. Even a mail box there with dog biscuits. Friendly owners. Would stay there again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
February 2007
$34
This seems to be a popular place to stay--why we don't know. It is a dusty, very tightly packed and worn RV park. They are doing improvements, but it's highly over priced no matter. Our slide was so close to the travel trailer next to us we could barely get to the hook ups! No room for steps, awnings or chairs. The dog run was filthy. Tons of kids in and around the pool and game room! The owner was a really nice guy and the workers were very friendly. The 'premium sites' were only slightly bigger than the rest. The only grass we saw was in the small dog run and around some very long term residents. We will never stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
February 2007
$29
This park is a little rough around the edges, but the proprietors are super friendly and welcoming. The coffee pot is always on. We were invited to come to the recreation hall to watch the free Sunday night movies, complete with popcorn. We were also given a small bag with promotional items and manufacturers' samples (like one would get at a convention). There are nice homey touches too: you are given a little star sticker and invited to add it to the big map on the wall to show where you are from; completed jig-saw puzzles are mounted on the walls of the laundry room; the family dog and cat are always in evidence. We like these personal touches, but some folks don't care for that kind of thing. If you are traveling with children this would be a good place to stay since it has a playground, a large game room and a pool. It can get quite windy in Carlsbad and since the sites are all gravel it can get quite dusty, but that is a problem all over this part of the country. There appeared to be quite a few long-term residents in the park, but it was reasonable neat and tidy. Not the fanciest place we have ever stayed, but we would use it again. The location is also convenient with a Wal-Mart just a few minutes away and other services nearby. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
December 2006
$25
We came for the heated pool and were only disappointed that there was just a pool, heated, and a few chairs - nothing else. The park itself was adequate and clean, though there was a number of locals hanging around the office and the children's play area that I could have done without. A good place to stay and the staff was accommodating enough. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
November 2006
$35
We liked the fun-filled info sheet we got on our arrival, the free wireless internet & the "goody bags" we got when we left. Very friendly staff & there are lots of things & activities, such as Thanksgiving dinner, petting zoo, DVD rentals, included to make it a family friendly park. We found the paths & the grounds rather dusty & "rough", especially in the hot sun. The sites are rather small & very close together. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
November 2006
$25
Nice place to spend a couple nights. The free WIFI is a big plus. The camp ground it self is well maintained but you are in the desert so there isn't much grass. The staff are great and very helpful. The Saturday morning breakfast is really good too. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2006
$28
We were looking for Carlsbad KOA when we came across Carlsbad RV Park and we were so glad we did. The campground and bathrooms was very neat and clean. Everyone was so friendly when we arrived, making us feel like we were old friends, returning for a visit. We had a mashmallow roast around the campfire, compliments of the campground owners. They cooked us a delicious breakfast for only $3.00. We highly recommend Carlsbad RV Park and would return if we are ever in the Carlsbad, New Mexico area again. We are from Maine. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2006
$20
Friendly personnel made our visit at this SW desert campground an extremely enjoyable experience. We travel full time and enjoy the casual atmosphere offered by smaller non- resort style parks. We would stay at this park again. Home cooking delights, close to shopping areas. Convenient to Carlsbad Caverns and several desert drives. Many restaurants. Truly a simple, good old time camping experience. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
October 2006
$29
Campground is all gravel, few trees, not attractive, but clean and quiet. Staff very friendly and helpful. Facilities clean. Not much space between sites. Appeared to be a lot of seasonal users. Beware, this area can be very windy so protect your awning. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2006
$22
This is a really nice park and the owners are working every day to improve it. They have a way to go yet. In the month we were there it rained for 4 days straight and the park was not flooded. There were some large pools but nothing you couldn't avoid. This is unlike traveling down the highway through Carlsbad, every intersection was flooded. The owners put on a breakfast every Saturday and some Sundays for $3 of less and had a campfire with marshmallows every Friday and Saturday night. The restrooms were cleaned every day. We would stay again. The owners really care if you have a good time. The pull-through we had was nice and wide. The sites are level and some have shade trees. Cable is extra. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
September 2006
$33
We were fortunate to be able to use this campground. We were very pleased with the facility as the management was most helpful and helped us with having an appropriate site for our travel trailer. I would recommend this park to anyone. It was very convenient for us to have access to Carlsbad Caverns and that national park's activities. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2006
$21
We were welcomed with smiles and coffee after a long drive, by the friendliest campground owners we have ever met along with their staff. The indoor heated pool was great with a sweat cabana, and the game room has something for all ages. The showers have a little rug in each room with curtains and the wash rooms are the cleanest. We enjoyed the Fri. & Sat.. evening campfire and learned a new way to roast marshmallows supplied by the owners. They even bake great desserts for the guests, which are left on the coffee table in the well stocked gift store. There is a fenced-in pet walk that offers treats for the four legged members of your family. The turtle zoo on the premises was fun, they even raise lizards in the TV room. Its all about atmosphere and this place has it under the New Mexico hot sun. We would most definitely stay again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
June 2006
$19
This is a Passport America park, it is typical of many of the parks in the desert SW, all stone and no grass. Campground was clean and quiet and everything worked. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2006
$23
This is a great park. The owners are very helpful and friendly. We always feel good, staff can make up for lots of other things. At this park, everything is good though. The sites and roads are all gravel and level and there are trees for some limited shade, which will improve as they grow. The wifi was free and worked well. Everything is clean and nice and there's a well stocked camp store. There are lots of activities and a very good game room and indoor pool. On the weekends they serve a hot, delicious, $3 breakfast. We had planned to go on to a KOA much further away from the caverns, but stopped here and are so glad we did. We would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2006
$21
Great park, friendly hosts. Dog run had grass in it and a little mailbox with dog treats you could give your dog, kind of unique. WIFI worked great, very important to us. Would stay here again. Easy in and out. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2006
$23
This campground is a wonderful place to stay! We ended up staying at this park for two months and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The owners and all of the staff members were super friendly and very helpful. The sites were very nice and had lovely trees. We didn't expect much grass as the park is located in the desert. However, there are beautiful cacti, flowers and even a grape arbor. There are plenty of activities going on during the week including movies, breakfasts, campfire marshmallow roasts, a very nice gift store, an indoor swimming pool, a children's playground and much more! The owners kept the grounds and all of the facilities very clean. Many new improvements were added to the park during our stay. The park is very convenient to the City of Carlsbad and the area attractions. This park is very quiet and we would definitely stay there again! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
April 2006
$21
Very little grass, except along perimeter. Owners were very nice and obviously attentive to the needs of campers. Campground is about 20 miles from Carlsbad Caverns. We would stay there again. Sites are easy to navigate. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
November 2005
$24
We met friends for Thanksgiving in Carlsbad and planned many activities in the area. The kids and we had so much fun at the RV park, that aside from previously scheduled caving tours, we didn't leave all week! Manager couple provided marshmallows and campfires on Friday and Saturday nights, movies and popcorn on Sunday...$1 movie rentals, indoor and heated swimming pool, pool table, juke box, and table tennis. We constantly had a ping pong ball game going. My "tennis elbow" hurt for days! The laundry facilities and bathrooms/showers were always clean and available and the gift shop had a great selection. The kids had a blast with the marshmallow shooters, too. Carlsbad RV park is no longer just a place to stay while we go caving. It is now a "destination location" for our full timing family of four. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2005
$20
This was a lovely campground. The sites are very close together. The campground was neat and well maintained. We camped here in a Truck Camper.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2005
$21
This is very clean, welcoming campground. They have an indoor pool and a separate fenced in "play yard" for the dogs. There is a campfire on Friday & Saturday evenings. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
2004
$20
We stayed at this campground in Sept '04. The campsite is under new ownership and the
owners are very friendly. They have done a lot to turn this place around. The swimming pool is very nice (indoor and heated) and our kids enjoyed it very much. There are a lot of playground activities that kids can play with. Our kids also enjoyed the turtles as well. We also liked the DVD rentals for $1 that they had. The RV park is on the south side of town making the journey to Carlsbad Caverns about 20-30 minutes. Gas stations, restaurants, and shopping are all within five minutes of the park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
2004
$20
This is a great place to stay. We came just to see the Carlsbad Caverns and only planned to stay one night, but we stayed for two additional nights and would have stayed longer if we could have, as the park was a lot of fun for our family. We enjoyed the pool, playground, rec center and the nightly camp fire (the park supplied the marshmallows). The owners live on site and are very pleasant and helpful as is the staff. Carlsbad Caverns is a fantastic place to see. One of the true wonders of the world. We traveled over 750 feet below the surface (they have an elevator or you can hike down). You see such beautiful sites in this underground wonderland. We also visited the Pecos River which was a day in itself. We also went to an amusement park: our 9 year old son, the wife and I had a great time. My son especially enjoyed the go carts. This RV Park was taken over by the new owners about 1/2 year ago and they have done an awesome job of making this place a great place to visit. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
2003
$20
Stayed at this park for just two nights. Not a bad campground, but when it rains, you get some big puddles! It is all dirt with sparse trees. This was just a stayover so we could visit the caverns. Probably would not stay here again if I have another choice. Very nice and accommodating staff, though. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
2000
$18
Caters to permanents. dying trees, low 50 amp voltages at only 4 sites. We camped here in a camper.
CGID6385Pecos River RV Park & Store
Camp Information
Sites
18
Date of Stay
February 2011
Latest Rate
$27
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
(River)Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
8 5 3 8 4 7 8 10 7
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2011
$27
Pecos River RV Park & Store is located on the Pecos River in Carlsbad, NM, on Greene Street. Access is a little tricky because the highway going past the park in under construction and the bridge very near the park is being re-enforced so one lane is closed during the day just before the entrance to the park. The easiest access is through the drive directly behind the store and it takes you into a small but neat campground with full hookups and level gravel sites with wood picket fences separating the sites. There is a Pecos River Walk easily accessible from the park and it's lighted at night with paved walkways. The park owner is a great guy who goes out of his way to make you feel at ease and he takes immediate action if there is a problem with the site or hookups. This is a good place to stay over for a night or two, or the long term, depending on your needs, and it's close to Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Guadalupe Mountains National Park. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
July 2010
$33
Park management is very friendly and helpful. There are only 2 pull through sites in this very small park (it looks like they might count the driveway as a third one). The one shower was "closed for repairs". Supposedly there was one bathroom, but in order to get to it you'd have to walk through what looks like a mini-junkyard next to a house, so I can't comment on the condition. The park borders the Pecos River and was easily accessible to a lovely paved riverwalk that went in both directions on the river: very nice for walking or bicycling. There was a nice public beach and park that was within walking distance. The pull-through's are in the front of the park so there is an awful lot of truck and motorcycle noise and the train tracks are across the river, so you hear them, too. Most of the park seems to be permanent residents, but they are quiet and well-maintained. Park is convenient to Wal-Mart, other grocery stores and restaurants. No pool or laundry. Free Wi-Fi worked pretty well and the cable TV was limited but worked well. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
March 2009
$33
This park was a major disappointment. We are in a 45ft coach and had made reservations two weeks in advance. Upon our arrival there were only two open sites. One under a large tree with electric but no sewer; the other in the driveway immediately next to it. The spacing was so tight that we weren't certain we would even fit. With careful maneuvering we managed. Our spot was the one under the tree and less than 75ft from the highway. The traffic was heavy, and we spent a very noisy night. All of the other spots looked as though they were filled by full-time residents. To access the riverwalk you had to take the stairs next to the highway bridge. There was a man and his dog living under the bridge. We had originally planned to stay two nights but left immediately in the morning. We won't go to the Pecos River Park again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2009
$30
Good cable & Wi-Fi. Very friendly & helpful owners. Nice place at river walk behind park to walk pets. Mostly long term renters. Call ahead. If you pull a toad, plan on un-hooking to leave park, even with a pull-thru. The biggest down to this otherwise very nice park is the road noise. It starts early, before 5 AM, and it seems every pickup truck in Carlsbad has to have loud tailpipes. Even given that, we would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
June 2008
$30
This is a small RV park located along the Pecos River in the city of Carlsbad. It had a number of long term campers in it during our stay. There are several back-in sites along the river and two level, gravel shaded pull-thru sites for short term stays. The owners were very helpful and friendly. Their convenience store is located adjacent to the park which is handy. The WI-FI signal and cable TV were very good. The only drawback to this park besides the limited number of spaces available for campers is that it is located along a thoroughfare through Carlsbad, and truck and car traffic are heavy 24/7. The road noise is very noticeable and bothersome(at least to us) at the pull-thru sites which are about 150 feet from the road. Noise level would probably be acceptable further into the park. This park is convenient if you are visiting or have business in Carlsbad, but we probably would not stay here again when just visiting the caverns. I would have rated this park higher if road noise had not been so loud. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
June 2008
$27
Nice small park in Carlsbad. Some traffic noise and some train noise. Friendly staff. Appears to be 4 sites for transient RV's with remainder taken by permanents. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2008
$35
Wonderful small park. The new owners are great, live here, hands on with a smile. Our site backed up to the edge of the park, with only the lighted walking/bicycle path, between us and the Pecos River. The park has big shade trees, lots of grass, flat gravel parking, Wi-Fi worked great, kitty friendly, and everything worked. I would guess half the sites were long term visitors, we would have stayed longer but our site was reserved. If we find ourselves back in this area we would definitely come back. There was, unfortunately, no recycling available on the park grounds. We did find a yard with dumpsters just across the rail road tracks. They took cardboard, and plastic, but not glass. Oh yes: there are local trains across the river so there is some noise. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2007
$35
We have been in the campground for awhile now and find it to be great. The new owners are truly good people and are trying as hard as they can to upgrade the camp as quickly as possible. You will not be disappointed. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
October 2006
$25
New owners just took over the park and the phone number change making it hard to find someone. The park is right on the river and centrally located in Carlsbad. It has large trees surrounding the place. The new owners have some work to do and they said the rates would go up but if you ask me it is worth it. There is not another park in the area that has that much shade and is right on the river. We enjoyed walking on the riverwalk in the afternoon. If you are looking for good size spaces and friendly faces, this is the place to stay. We will be back! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
CGID1853Whites City RV Park
Camp Information
Sites
60
Date of Stay
April 2012
Latest Rate
$30
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
8 1 5 2 7 8 7 4 7 6
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2012
$30
This RV site was a surprise as to how nice it was. You have to stop at the market in a small shopping center to register. You don't see the RV Park from there. The RV Park is found taking a road that goes around the small shopping center and down a hill. Each site has a covered picnic table. Sites were gravel but are fairly level (still have to do a little correction). The showers were laid out nicely, but they were fairly dirty. Park is very close to the Carlsbad Caverns. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
April 2012
$1
I called the office twice to confirm availability since we were driving quite a distance to get here. They do not take reservations, but the staff said they had room. We arrived today around noon, and there was a sign at the front door of the gift shop stating the RV park would be closed 4/16 & 4/17 due to chip sealing of the campground. Make sure you ask the person who answers the phone if the park is available before you drive the extra 20+ miles from Carlsbad to get here. We were very disappointed with the poor customer service. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
February 2012
$32
Great location near caves (7 miles to caves on a great road) good for a single night to see caves, showers were unclean, no locks on the shower, no kids stuff. Campground was clean and basic. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
February 2012
$30
Those handling the phones are not well informed. Permanent dwellers using amenities of site next to them, leaving choice sites "unavailable". Trash containers full. Barking dogs kept tied up all day. Laundry room floor was dirty. Will not stay again nor recommend. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
February 2012
$30
As others have said, the best thing going for it is the location to the Caverns. It was an acceptable campsite, level, with electricity and dump. The managers were friendly and helpful. The fudge in the grocery store was great. We've stayed in lots worse places. The only real negative is the price. Not worth $30 but cheaper than commuting to the further state park which I'd rate an 8+, All in all, we'd stay here again if we visit the Caverns. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
January 2012
$30
We stayed here because of its proximity to Carlsbad Caverns, and it was a great overnight stop. It's right behind a shopping center that has a nice general store with a friendly manager and an attached store that sells fudge. There are some cool souvenirs in the general store like Navajo pottery, carved bears, etc. There is a restaurant across the street that looks nice from the outside, but when I went inside (it had just closed) it smelled bad and didn't seem clean or as nice as I'd thought it would be. The manager of the general store (where you check in to the RV park) explained that there were only 50-amp connections and that I could borrow an adapter if I needed one. He gave us a map and directed us to some spots to choose from, but I must have turned a little sooner than I should have (I think I should have gone another level up) and ended up in an older section of the park that hadn't been upgraded, because it was 30-amp. We decided to stay, anyway, because it was nice and quieter than the upper level (when I walked my dog up there to check it out, someone was playing music loudly in their motorhome). The spot we stayed in was level and had a good water and electrical hook-up. There were trees and a picnic table, and a laundry room and restroom with a shower. Maybe I'm not too picky, but I thought it was great. Just a heads up--there is a ton of construction going on in Carlsbad proper right now, according to some fellow tourists we met who said it was a real nightmare in their motorhome. If you're leaving the area and heading North you'll want to go around the city of Carlsbad if you can--just check with one of the people in the general store or the attached shop with the fudge and they will give you an update on the status of the construction and good directions to circumvent the city. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
October 2011
$30
I think we are rather picky about noise. Although this is fairly close to a highway, it was quiet enough to sleep. The sites are very close and the place is a bit run down. It is the closest to Carlsbad Caverns, just minutes away. And it's safe enough. There is a little store and a post office and a clean enough but no taste restaurant across the street. Overall, we would stay here again. They had the power switched to campsites, just had to plug in on the other side of the pole as did our neighbor. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
October 2011
$33
This park has been improved in the past couple of years, but still has issues. New electrical service has been installed, but our site's power didn't work, and we had to borrow from the next site. All RV sites are now 50-amp only, so bring an adapter if you need it. The rusted-out grills have been replaced with new ones, and the collapsing shade ramadas are now repaired. The asphalt pads are short and still lumpy in a few sites. Wi-fi has been installed but didn't work when we visited. Verizon Wireless was spotty and unreliable. Still, if you want the closest camping option (by far) to Carlsbad, this is the only game in town. Otherwise, try parks in the town of Carlsbad 30 miles north or the cheap no-hookup camping at Guadalupe National Park 30 miles south. Register at the motel. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
September 2011
$30
This is a very rustic RV park. There are full hookups, 50 amps, they will loan you a converter with a refundable deposit. The sites are not super wide, with asphalt pad to park on and there is a table with a cover over it. The roads are gravel. There is a pine tree next to each site. WiFi works fairly well. It has all the basic needs but the place is not much to look at. The real advantage is the RV park is close to Carlsbad cavern (7 miles). Good place to stay for a night. We stayed here in a travel trailer. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
July 2011
$24
Location, location, location. Super close to Carlsbad Caverns, only CG within even 20 miles of the Caverns. It is 7 miles up the road. Outside of location, it is a pretty funky, crummy CG. People do not pick up after dogs, and apparently this is OK. Sites are very close to each other, we had no one on either side so it was not an issue, but were someone next to us I believe our slide would virtually touch. I suspect it usually is not full nor busy, so you might also get an empty space next to you. Bottom line, don't expect much, stay for the convenience of location. If we went to the Caverns again, I would stay here. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
June 2011
$30
Nice that it was closest to the Caverns, this place is definitely not a destination but works for one or two nights if you are there to see the caves and bats. There is a large gift/souvenir shop where you check in and the staff was very helpful. We wanted a certain site but it was 50-amp, and we only need 30 and the staff allowed us to use a converter with a $30 deposit, and because we were leaving early the next morning, before the staff arrives to work, they arranged for us to meet the maintenance man early in the morning and he had our deposit for us. The only real positive about the park is its proximity to the Caverns. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
June 2011
$30
There have been many bad reviews of this park but it was not all that bad. It is close to the highway but not close enough to rattle your rig. The Wi-Fi was great. The best reason to come here is the closeness to Carlsbad Caverns just 7 miles up the park road. Guadalupe NP is just a half hour down the road. It beats driving the 25 minutes from Carlsbad everyday. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
March 2011
$35
Best place to camp to visit Carlsbad Caverns, as it is right at the entrance road. A bit funky but friendly, and they are trying, adding new picnic tables, trees, armadas. Great host, though he is not there all year. Some of the bathrooms are recently remodeled but not cleaned very often. Very little road noise. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
March 2011
$30
Rural, basic RV park. Dirt/gravel interior roads. Friendly manager. We actually went clear into Carlsbad looking for a nicer park. Most looked pretty rough and the KOA was several miles in the wrong direction for us (we were stopping at the Caverns on the way to San Antonio). We don't care about amenities, just that it's flat and the utilities are good. Spent two nights. Closest park to the Carlsbad Caverns. About a 15-20 mile drive into Carlsbad. We drove there for dinner and a movie the second night. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2011
$30
This park should be full to capacity all the time!! We were staying at another park in Carlsbad. While leaving the caverns we drove through here to check it out. It is literally right outside the gates of the park. Ed flagged us down and encouraged us to stay. Now what Ed officially does at the park I'm not sure. He quoted us $30/night but when we checked in the gentleman there told us Ed shouldn't have done that, but he gave us that rate (which he said was the discount/Good Sam rate) anyway. $33 otherwise. Ed helped us and everyone else when we pulled in and sure was a good park host! All sites have full hookups (no cable and no TV signal) but most are 50amp. They do have converters for sale/rent. All the sites are pull through. Don't be fooled by the cinder block bath houses. We stayed here in 3/11 and it looks as if the interiors are brand new. They have some of the nicest showers and bathrooms I've seen at an RV park. There is strong Wi-Fi in the park, and we had 4 bars of Verizon 3G while there. You can see El Capitan and Guadalupe Peak from the park (cant do that in Carlsbad) and I jogged into Carlsbad Canyons NP while we were here. Bottom Line: You can't get an RV park with hookups any closer to Carlsbad Canyons or Guadalupe Mountains National Park. We didn't initially come here because we weren't sure they were in business. They are, and it's great! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
August 2010
$30
They are trying hard to make this a nice park. They remodeled the bathrooms and there is all new electrical. Bugs every where in the bathrooms, both alive and dead. No shower curtains on the showers and shower curtains were used on the toilet area. When the electrical was replaced they ran the wiring over head and placed poles on the site. This made it a very tight squeeze for us and the slides. This is a perfect location to visit the Caverns since it is only 15 minutes away. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
August 2010
$35
We arrived late on our way to the caverns an really had no other option without a lot of driving. The site we got was infested with no-see-ums and we were eaten to death in short order. Probably had something to do with the sewer cap being ineffective - tough to get a seal. Definitely would not stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2010
$33
This RV park was very nice and clean. The shower have been renovated and the the entire White City is under new ownership and there have been many improvements. They had nice facilities and it was so close to Carlsbad Caverns! After that long walk in the Caverns, it was just a 10 minute drive to the RV park. check in was across the street at the Roadway Inn front desk. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
December 2009
$30
I agree with the last review. This campground has the basics and no frills. But if you want to see the Carlsbad Caverns, you can't get closer than this. It has everything we needed for our motorhome, including 50amp, sewer hookup, and fresh water. The bathrooms and showers were not in good condition, but while we were there, they were being renovated, so they should be in good shape shortly. The staff at the check-in were very friendly. We would not hesitate to stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
November 2009
$30
This is a very basic park, good for an overnight stay while visiting Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Don't expect any extras such as internet or TV reception. Sites are level and easy to access. RV park office is at the motel which is about a 1/4 mile away. Power outlets are 50 amp only but office will loan you an adapter if you have a 30 amp plug. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
November 2009
$30
What a trashy campground, one of the worse I have seen. Half the sites either did not have working water spigot or power. How do they provide the 30-AMP service? They put a 25 or 30-AMP fuse into a 20-AMP household outlet. My power strip showed that the outlets are not grounded. The sewer smell in our first site was so bad that we had to re-hookup the trailer and move. Couldn't move to the upper sites, because they only have 50-AMP outlets. The 30-AMP sites do not have sewer hookups. There appears to be very little cleaning and maintenance being done at this campground, although the upper bathroom is closed and being renovated. Yes, it is close to the Carlsbad Caverns, but I would travel the extra 25 miles to camp elsewhere. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2009
$38
Well, we read several of the less than flattering prior comments about this park and still decided to give it a try. As I read the prior comments about poor showers, poor toilets, lousy picnic tables, rusted out grills yada, yada, yada. I got to thinking that I'd paid quite a bit of money in purchasing this RV so that I WOULD HAVE a clean toilet, clean shower, tidy kitchen, etc., with me at all times. So, as long as the park has adequate water, sewer and power hook ups and has reasonable sized and arranged spots, I could care less, quite frankly. We pulled in in the early afternoon, pulled out early next morning, went up the road to see the caverns and went on our merry way later that afternoon. This park served its purpose well for us. Now, if you're the type who is driving a half million dollar MH, pulling a pricey toad and quibbles endlessly over a measly $38, you should stay way away from this place! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
September 2009
$30
This place was a dump! It looks as though perhaps in the 70's it was a very nice place, but somehow between then and now the owners have been lost in a time warp. Windows were broken in the bathrooms to allow nature's residents free range. Included the bats from the local caverns. Toilets were clogged and not working. Showers were old and in a dark, cold, "dungeon" setting. Critters got into the park trash during the night and it was spread throughout the park in the morning. This appears to be an ongoing problem as management will not spend the money to critter proof the trash cans. I thought parking near a light pole would be helpful when using the bathrooms after dark, but turned into a bitter-sweet decision. I was unaware of the number of bats that come out of the caverns and into the RV park at night. It's cool if you like to watch the bats catch bugs right before your eyes, but it's not so cool trying to wash their waste off your RV. Carlsbad Caverns is a breathtaking experience, but I can't say the same for this RV Park. We will not return. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
June 2009
$30
The park was terrible. Campsites are in very poor condition. The restrooms were filthy and in disrepair. No pool, no cable. The sites with 50amp service did not have a 30 amp plug. DO not waste your money. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
May 2009
$30
Campground is not much more than a parking spot right at the entrance to Carlsbad NP. That is what makes it worth while. No shade, gravel spots. There are covers over the picnic tables. Racoons are everywhere at night, especially in the garbage. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
May 2009
$26
This is the closest campground to Carlsbad Caverns, and that is the best thing about it. It is better than when we stayed here in 2007 with updated electric service and more gravel on the roads (fewer potholes). I would have given the CG a better rating but we were charged $4 more per night than the rate that we were quoted in Feb. Internet is available at the hotel and a swimming pool is also available for campers to use. We did see Javalinas and deer in the CG which was pretty neat. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
April 2009
$28
The only thing going for this campground is the proximity to Carlsbad Caverns. Sites are very tight, area around campground not maintained, the grill was rusted out. All looked like it was left over from the 50's except it did have newer electric and sewers. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
April 2009
$26
If you want to see the Caverns, this is the place to stay. Gravel sites, roofed picnic tables by each site. Hey, this is desert country, and it is an older park, but it is right at the caverns. We stayed there two nights, quiet, reasonable rates. If you want KOA amenities, go to the KOA but expect a 1.5 hour drive to the caverns. If you need groceries, cigarettes or liquor, buy them before stopping here. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
March 2009
$26
Why, oh why, did I want to ignore the other reviews and trust the White's City website? Because I wanted to believe that there was a leafy, green oasis, gated, with swimming pool and shopping, convenient to the park entrance. THERE IS NOT! KEEP LOOKING! IT'S NOT THAT FAR TO DRIVE TO STAY ELSEWHERE! OK, sorry for the shouting, but really! Grass that has not been watered since 2006. A pool that holds no water. A grocery store without lettuce (or any produce whatsoever). A museum permanently closed. A gas station with no personnel, credit cards only. Restrooms that may never have been mopped, ever. A gate that, clearly, has been missing for years. And weeds with seeds so spiny and sharp that I am still pulling them out of my bare feet days after we left, as they lodged everywhere inside our trailer. And yes, "No Refunds" is the standard policy. Note to the owners: update the (mis)information on your website. Honesty, about more than your proximity to the park, would be nice. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
January 2009
$26
I really can't imagine a worse park. The spaces were small, there were no trees, no grass and a person shouldn't even go close to the bathrooms. It was close to the Carlsbad Caverns but I would never send anyone there. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
December 2008
$26
I had heard bad things about this park but it's so close to Carlsbad Caverns that I tried it anyway. Things are improving and they have just installed 50 AM service boxes. Note that they only have 15 Amp and 50 AMP receptacles in the new boxes so bring an adapter if you need 30 Amps. Also note that the old boxes are still on the sites but do not work. Wild life walks right through the park and that's pretty neat. I would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
November 2008
$25
We're giving this a 10 rating for two reasons. First, the amazing landscape around the Carlsbad Caverns entrance. Second, we were here for 4 days in winter, so there were only 4 or 5 campers in the whole park; and while walking our cat we met raccoons, a skunk, a family of deer and a family of white-collared Peccaries (wild boars), The wildlife and setting of this park was truly awesome, and it was very quiet. However, it should be noted that this park is more of a 'campground' experience, and what amenities they advertise are not actually available. (Water park, restaurant, beer, cigarettes). They have a general store, but it sells nothing you'd really need. Anything you need you will have to go into Carlsbad to get (about 30 miles away). Since we were here in the winter, White City is just 'kind of' open. Most of the attractions were closed. But to stay so close to the Carlsbad Caverns, and experience the caves was amazing. The showers were... interesting. The men's room has a YMCA-style shower system; 4 shower heads in one big room! The woman's showers (2) are open to the entrance of the restroom with no doors or curtains. Neither restroom was very clean, and the women's was overrun with mosquitoes. Wi-Fi is available in the office only, but is open all night. Staff is friendly and helpful. This place is wild, adventurous and highly recommended. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
May 2008
$20
We drove by this campground on our way to visit a friend. Definitely NOT what the brochures claim it is. It was run down, dirty, trashy. We decided not to stop there and go on to visit our friends. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
April 2008
$22
White's City Resort RV Park is a disgrace. The location and the layout seem valid but the park is in terrible condition and the bath houses need to be closed until they are cleaned and repaired. The person at check-in assumed that I wanted to stay for only one night. When we drove around the hotel to the campground, I understood why! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
March 2008
$20
The sites where we stayed were side-by-side hookups and very close together. Our slide outs would have been touching the next RV is one was able to get in beside us. We could not use the sewer because it was overflowing. The only good thing was that it is just outside of Carlsbad Caverns Entrance. A very run-down campground. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
January 2008
$20
Good part was plenty of area for dogs to run, and that its just outside of park. Those are the only good parts, restrooms are poor, no security lighting, no cable for $20. I should have taken the time to go the extra 20 miles back to Carlsbad and stayed at one of the campgrounds with good reviews. Don't stay here if you don't have to. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
February 2007
$30
As long as you want to get away from everything, this is not so bad, but it is a long way from everything but the Carlsbad Caverns. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
June 2006
$25
Overall I found this place to be very bad. The electric gates were both broke. The place had litter throughout the sewer dump lids were very hard to get off. The power was only a 30 amp and if another camper pulled in an plugged in on the same power outlet it would blow both curcut breakers. The only redeeming value was the location to the Caverns. I WILL NVER STAY THERE AGAIN in our Motorhome. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
February 2006
$18
Everything I read in the above reviews is accurate with the exception that Wi-fi is available in the motel lobby, if you don't mind walking all the way back through the entrance to get there (or you could drive). The ONLY reason to stay here is the close proximity to the park entrance. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
October 2005
$22
The only thing this place has going for it is its location literally at the entrance to the Carlsbad Caverns NP. Pay at the motel office down the street and get the code for the CG gate, then if you are in a motorhome, send the navigator out to press the buttons on the gate while you drive through. The entry road is rough and has ruts and mud during the rainy season. Grass had not been mowed in a while when we were here. Each site does have a concrete pad with a picnic table shelter, but it is old enough that you may not be able to open your slide if you park right on the pad. All that said, so what? It is rather inexpensive, and you are 5 minutes from the caverns, the reason you are here anyway. The restaurant was closed when we were here, so it is apparently seasonal, check if you are planning to eat there. If I were going to stay more than a day or two, I would look elsewhere, but for a trip to the caverns and moving on, this worked great. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
June 2005
$20
This park was a vast disappointment compared to their web site. It gives the appearance of being very run down, largely due to lack of maintenance. The weeds needed tending; the bathrooms are falling apart; the laundry was out of order. You register at the motel lobby, but you can only register for one night at a time; if you want to stay longer, you must go back each day and register again. There is a very finicky card-lock security gate that you must negotiate, which includes a hard corner for trailers to navigate. This gate serves no purpose that we could see, other than to irritate the campers. There are no assigned sites; you take whatever is open. If you have to drive your RV up to the caverns, you need to leave something in your site or someone else will take it while you are gone. The sites are arranged with hook-ups every other site. Rigs have to alternate directions in the pull throughs in order for the hook-ups to come out right. This means that your door will face your neighbor's door. There is only 10' of space between sites, with two picnic tables crammed in. We will definitely not stay there again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
May 2005
$20
This was an all new low. Very rundown, dirty place. Bathrooms should be condemned. We did not use them. Restaurant smelled across the way. The only reason to stay here is because this is close to the Caverns. We only stayed one night which was enough. Stay in town at one of the other places if you are staying longer. The resort is scary, the people a little scary and overall I would just drive by. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
2003
$22
This campground is not a place one would stay for any extended period. But its the perfect
place to see Carlsbad caverns during the day and then go back for the very worthwhile night bat flight... The check in is up the road from the campground at the hotel lobby... The entrance to the park is a few hundred yards down the road. The turn in and exit are very tight, our motor home is a 40 footer and we just barely cleared the corners.. This is note worthy since you are given a magnetic card to gain access to the campground which has the reader on the entrance but is about impossible to reach if your in a class A.. The exit is where it gets interesting its a little tighter turn than coming in but you have to get it right on the first pass because There is no backing up because they have one of those pop up spike arrangements which will puncture any tire that rolls the wrong way on it...We only hooked up to electricity as the septic lines were stopped up.. I think this is also a place where you don't drink the water as well.. Having said all that the setting is nice if your into dessert scenery.. There is a good but small market across the street. If our travels take us to Carlsbad again we will stay there again... Prior reviews in rvpark reviews had given us the heads up on what to expect so we arrived expecting what we found and prepared to be self contained. We were there in mid Sept we pretty much had the place mostly to our self. This is definitely not a place to camp if you need anything else besides electricity or when it is crowded... But during the off season for one night it is the best place for seeing Carlsbad the campground is situated just outside the park entrance.. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
2003
$22
This park sits at the entrance to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. This is the only reason to stay. It works alright for us. We were gone all day anyway in the caverns. At night it was close to drive back up to see the bat flight. We did not use the bathrooms this time because in the past we have found them dirty. It was hot, but it is the desert. The pool is across the street at the hotel. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
2002
$22
This place is very poor. You will not find this site in your books. Next door to Carlsbad Caverns. This park was set up years ago and little has changed. You can only pay one day at the time, gate code to get in and out is changed each day. We looked at other parks North of this one and found the same thing. We did the Cavern trip and left for Texas. Cavern was great! The people who own this place will not spend the
money to fix it up. Motel across the street is nice. We camped here in a camper.
CGID1854Windmill RV Park
Camp Information
Sites
61
Date of Stay
May 2010
Latest Rate
$19
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
1 5 4 2 10 5 3 7 3 1
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
May 2010
$19
We were assigned site B1. The site was terrible with gas station nearby. Could hear traffic all night long, not to mention the commercial diesel truck running at 5:00 in the morning. Park is a low income trailer court and should not be called an RV park. Found the bathroom clean, but our site had paper and cigarettes littered on the ground. We had Passport America discount and wanted to save a few $. If I had to pay full price I would have demanded my money back. Recommend staying at her sister park as it's maintained better. Downside with Passport America is you can only stay two night to get the discount. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
November 2007
$16
All full hook up, pull through sites with Cable included. We were not particularly comfortable in the neighborhood. The campsites are right next to a gas station that caters to trucks. Noisy and bright! They also made a point to tell us to keep our dog on a leash, but dogs were running around loose in the park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
October 2007
$17
We stayed here 3 nights. The entire park was rather shabby and un-kept. Looked like a lot of permanent residents. They caution high water pressure, but when our water would not work, the office sent help. The help was living in the site next to us. He was very nice and helpful, but his area was terrible. When we pulled in to our site, you could not step out of the drivers side without stepping on dog poop. It was all over the place. All around where we had to connect our hookups. Very stinky. The park is very cramped and in a bad neighborhood. However, the staff was very friendly and helpful. The laundry and recreation area was fairly clean. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
October 2007
$34
We would not recommend this park to anyone. We requested a 30 amp site but they said none was available so they would put us on a 50 amp site. This has happened in the past at other CGs and we were always charged the 30 amp rate and usually offered the loan of a 50 - 30 adapter if we needed one. Windmill insisted on charging the $3 per night premium for the 50 amp site even though we were not using 50 amps and the sites otherwise were identical. As other reviewers have mentioned, it may have been a nice park once but it needs lots of maintenance. A strange feature of the park is that it has no walls or fences and it opens into a rather run down neighborhood of old mobile homes. One morning an 18 wheel tanker drove thru the CG just two sites away from ours. The evening before, two junior-size 4 wheel ATVs driven by children looking to be 10 or under were racing up and down the camp roads and cutting through empty sites. The entrance is gravel/dirt and is so full of holes and bumps we had to carefully thread our way into the park to avoid wrecking something on our trailer. The park has a swimming pool which we looked forward to using after a day on the road in 90+ degree weather. However we were informed that the pool was closed because the water was so "yucky." They advertise WiFi - we were near the rear of the CG and were not able to even see a network let alone connect. All the sites we saw appeared to be the same size pull-thrus. We have a 30ft. travel trailer and we could not park in line with the trailer - the site was too short. On the plus side they do have some nice size shade trees between some of the sites and they are conveniently located for visiting Carlsbad Caverns which is why we stayed there. Ironically, in the material they hand out they encourage campers to submit a review about them to this site - we're sure they didn't have this kind in mind. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2007
$15
I highly suggest you stay at the Windmill RV Park when in Carlsbad, New Mexico. It is a very clean park with a friendly staff. We will return to this campground whenever we are again in the Carlsbad area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
April 2007
$26
The office staff was very friendly and helpful. The sites are a little close together and there are a lot of long term campers in that have several vehicles and come and go at all hours of the day and night. The area around the campground is not too nice. We walked the dogs but the neighborhood was a little seedy. All in all it must have been a nice campground at one time but is a little run down now. As a need a night's rest and can't go any further I would stay but not one I would recommend to anyone. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
February 2007
$35
This might be the cheapest place in town but it is also the most cramped one. Don't stay here if you need your space. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
February 2007
$17
Ok for the 2 nights...had long term campers,lots of barking dogs and lots of dog mess in my site. Nice laundry, heated clean showers, wifi charge from a company for 3.95, passport america 2 night max, the area had higher priced RV Parks. Good price for the area and close to shopping. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
January 2007
$33
Lots of trash in the park. Poor overall appearance. I noticed lots of dog poop in the sites. This park looks like nothing has been done to the sites for a long time. I recommend passing on this park. Also the price for value was extremely poor. (The nightly rate was $33.50) Even using Good Sam, we still paid $33.71, tax included. They charge a tax rate of 11.8%. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
October 2006
$27
The sites were extremely narrow and short. It is rated in the Good Sam Directory. The first time that we have been disappointed with a Good Sam park. Will never return to this park and will advise anyone going to Carlsbad to avoid it at all costs! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
September 2006
$33
Ok for overnight stay, but nothing special. Thought park over priced for what they had to offer. Over half the park is long term units. Area did not have allot of parks to choose from. Not any real good area to walk your dog. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2006
$14
Nice enough campsite just out of town, but close enough to everything not to be bothersome. Not a resort by any means - moderate shade trees throughout the park. Staff was helpful with directions and restaurant suggestions. We were parked on the last row next to a side street which accommodated the morning construction traffic (think heavy equipment rumbling by at 6 a.m.) The sites were wide and level - outdoor amenities were sparse; each site had a picnic table. Mini-mart and gas station right next door (they had reasonably priced diesel) Phone & modem hook-up in the RV office. Free wi-fi and nice cable. This is a Passport park and just right for the price. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
2002
$14
Roads were rutted and hard to drive over but sites were level. Reasonable rate due to Passport America.
Office staff was friendly and helpful. 20 minutes from Carlsbad Caverns. Laundry had to be started by 5:30. We camped here in a camper.
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