A big square lot - plenty of space - trash dump available. Very close to Carlsbad Caverns.

Traveled 10 hours to visit Carlsbad Caverns. Found this spacious location, was not very busy (only two other campers), spacious and quiet. Beautiful view of Carlsbad range. This is a BLM managed site with no utilities except trash bins.

This is a flat graveled lot with some homemade firepits (or rocks you can use to make one). Big trash dumpster but no other services. Very close to Carlsbad Caverns. Worked really well for our two camper vans. Close to freeway but not much road noise.

2 females staying here, were the only ones here and it’s off the highway a bit so we feel very safe. flat gaveled camp site.

Open acre or so of flat Rocky area with a fence around the property. Plenty of room for 20 or more RVs. Close to Carlsbad caverns national park.

This is basically just a big rocky lot. Perfect for one night in our truck bed camper. Some highway noise, but not offensive. No toilet, flat dessert for miles - so you have to be less than shy 😉

When we pulled in we were the 2nd rv there. The lot is huge so we spread out. By the morning 3 more people arrived without any crowding issues. The surrounding area is sparse and beautiful. Be careful of wildlife, though!

Literally a big square of rocks in a desert but the stars made it worth it.

We found the place empty so we took a scenic corner. Big trash dumpster on the gravel.

Nice open spot right off the highway. Drive up the paved road and it’s on your left. Gravel has been laid down so it’s nice and firm for campers/RVs. Also has a garbage can there. No hookups or bathrooms. We tented but did so just outside the fence. There was several fire rings out there and the ground is much softer for stake driving. Real close to Carlsbad Cavern and Guadalupe NP. It did get windy as hell at night. Like 30mph wind so definitely take that into consideration especially if you’re tenting.

As basic as it gets for a free gravel lot used as a base camp, but a view worth a million bucks. Took an evening walk and everyone was very kind and friendly, kids had fun with other kids, and felt safe leaving the camper all day while we were at the national parks.

Stopped here to sleep for a night. Around 30 other RVs/vans, but nice and spread out in order for peace and quiet. Clean. Nice view of Guadalupe mountains as well, nice to wake up to!

Nice big flat spot with plenty of room and a great view. Good number of folks there. If they added a pit toilet, it would be perfect.

This is a great BLM spot. Flat parking lot like fenced in space. Plenty of room to spread out. We only stayed two nights visiting Carlsbad Caverns (20 min drive) and pretty much had the place to ourselves. Great T-Mobile service.

Gorgeous sunsets over the Guadalupe Mountains (if you’re coming from the south also a gorgeous ride through the mountains with great views of El Capitan)

This was our first time staying on BLM lad and we will definitely be doing more of it. Seemed way better than some of the rv parks that were in Whites City. Especially if you like quiet and solitude

Easy site to access from the road for my 2WD car. It’s just an empty dirt lot so it’s best for car camping. It’s a nice halfway point between Guadalupe Mtns and Carlsbad Caverns. Not too much to see in terms of views but still a nice spot. Great T-Mobile reception.

Enough att cell service to work remote

Works as a place to stay when traveling. Giant open gravel parking lot with some fire rings made of stone around the perimeter. Not too photogenic but as functional as a box of nails. Cell reception was fine, close to Carlsbad and Guadalupe mountains. A slightly better site for smaller rigs or tent campers is just up the road at mile marker 10. The two sites are connected by a road that runs along the highway.

FREE BLM site with easy access from highway. Paved road leads right to large compacted dirt/ gravel lot, very level, a lot of space for any size rig. Some tent camping observed on the outside of the fenced off lot. One dumpster available, but no recycling. Good Verizon & AT&T service. Good place for a quick overnight or a place to pull off the road for a rest.

Great free place to stay for the night!

This was our first boon docking night ever, and it was great. The large site has four trashcans, far enough from the road so there isn't any noise or many lights, and is super quiet. You can see SO many stars in the clear sky, and the mountains are beautiful.

Really easy to find and is pretty close to Carlsbad Caverns. We needed a place to set up tent for the night. It was very spacious and private. Very primitive campground, no bathroom, no cover or anything, so plan ahead!!

Chosa Campground is essentially a giant gravel parking lot. Pretty much a last ditch effort, free campsite near the caverns. Great for overlanders and the RV crowd as it’s nice and flat. There are no bathrooms, no electrical hook-ups, and no shade. Plan accordingly.

A nice spot just off the highway, flat and easily accessible. IT’S FREE, and is exactly what you’d want from a quick rest on your way to the Carlsbad Caverns or elsewhere. There are a few fire pits and nice trails. We were fortunate enough to witness a thunderstorm at night. Just park and pitch your tent.

Quick overnight spot in large open area. Easy to find, even at night. Super close to the cavern.

This was our first boondocking experience and we loved it! This is absolutely an entry level boondocking spot, but that was perfect for us. There is a gravel parking lot that is pretty level and trash cans. There are no facilities other than that though. The big draw of this place is being right outside of Carlsbad Caverns NP. We also lucked out and were camping there when another couple we knew were(totally by chance!) and we met an additional couple while there. While we were here we also visited Guadalupe National Park. I highly recommend this spot! Make sure you come stocked up with supplies though because it is a bit of a drive to get to town!