Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Whites City, NM has a lot to offer. Whites City is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Whites City and user-submitted reviews.
"Close to Carlsbad Caverns, Rattlesnake Springs and Cottonwood Day Use Area with had a spring fed pool .
Saw several Rio Grand Turkey near the two springs.
Saw Pronghorn Antelope."
"We only stayed two nights visiting Carlsbad Caverns (20 min drive) and pretty much had the place to ourselves. Great T-Mobile service."
"Stayed: 10/11/2020- FREE
Site: Corner of entrance and 10 Mile Rd, on the right
Vehicle: Hyundai Rogue
Equipment: Tent
“10 Mile Rd” runs parallel to the highway."
"Quiet place away from others, which we like. We followed the GPS coordinates and found a spot away from the freeway. It had a firepit and we weren't super close to our neighbors."
"My husband and our two dogs stayed at Mile Marker 19 on BLM Land, it is way up high and not marked, we are on National Parks Highway on 180."
"Only 5 minutes from Carlsbad caverns, this dispersed OHV trail is accessible to anyone with a vehicle that can make it over potholes and speed bumps."
$20 - $45 / night
"Full hookups and a store right next door within walking distance."
"Located directly at the entrance to the Carlsbad Canyon National Park. Small restaurant across the street and a general store, gift shop and post office right next door."
"Very convenient to Carlsbad Caverns National Park and to Carlsbad, New Mexico. Nice indoorheated pool and a family-friendly environment. Treats for your dog and several dog parks fort off leash fun."
"No issue parking the F150 behind the 36’ RV. Pool was closed for yearly maintenance. Very nice gift shop and 4 clean dog parks. Quiet even though it’s near the road."
"I went further up the trail past the lot and there are a few spots up there as well. Nice view of the city and zero noise. Trail up to the top is a rough one though."
"Great location when checking out Carlsbad Caverns. Close to the road."
"Great free spot close to whites city with laundry and showers as well as the national park. Close enough to highway where you can see headlights in the distance but you can’t hear the noise at all."
"Nice, open area by the highway with many campsites along the road. A few people around but not near. Caves to explore by the loop!"
"High clearance for the upper levels of the roadway but several vans could stay below close to the entrance.  Quiet nights rest with occasional truck driving by on the roadway below"
"We arrived late at night, so we couldn’t see the surrounding area. The road is a bit rough, but driving slowly should be fine in a car. The wind kept us cool overnight."
$50 - $150 / night
"The dump location is directly in front of a site so you may need to dump elsewhere (we did because it was blocked by another camper at the time).
There’s a nice lake and walking paths."
"They have 3 spots next to each other (with some space) in full sun, dirt-road style, no tables at sites. The cool thing is that you’re in an oasis."
$8 - $18 / night
"Brantley Lake State Park Campground offered a pleasant camping experience. The spacious sites, complete with picnic tables and shade shelters, provided a comfortable base for our explorations."
"Sites are roomy, pets allowed, good wifi with booster. Walk down to the lake at sunset, so beautiful!"
TravelerMy husband and our two dogs stayed at Mile Marker 19 on BLM Land, it is way up high and not marked, we are on National Parks Highway on 180. It is absolutely gorgeous, you definitely need 4 wheel drive to get up here, do not recommend motor homes, we pulled our 27 foot travel trailer with a f250 pick up truck. It is windy up here in the late evenings. Very peaceful. We are three miles from White City which is the entrance to Carlsbad Caves, on our way there this morning.
GuideA very nice campground with brand new bath houses. Nice laundry facilities. Gift store with ice cream, yes. Very convenient to Carlsbad Caverns National Park and to Carlsbad, New Mexico. Nice indoorheated pool and a family-friendly environment. Treats for your dog and several dog parks fort off leash fun. We managed to get one of these shaded sites for our pop-up trailer.
ScoutBrantley Lake State Park Campground offered a pleasant camping experience. The spacious sites, complete with picnic tables and shade shelters, provided a comfortable base for our explorations. We appreciated the clean and well-maintained facilities, especially the hot showers after a long day of hiking. Our dog enjoyed the pet-friendly environment, and the proximity to the lake was a huge plus, offering a refreshing escape from the New Mexico heat. The sunsets were indeed breathtaking, and we made sure to catch them every evening. While the wind did pick up at times, it wasn't a major deterrent. The campground's location made it easy to access Carlsbad Caverns and other nearby attractions, making it a convenient choice for exploring southeastern New Mexico.
LegendStayed here while seeing the Carlsbad caverns. Great free spot close to whites city with laundry and showers as well as the national park. Close enough to highway where you can see headlights in the distance but you can’t hear the noise at all. Level site, and some spots big enough for big rigs. We stayed in early Feb, and the weather was chilly at night but 50’s during the day. Great spot.
GuideThis place is REMOTE! Like 1.5 hours away from any gas station remote. First and foremost make sure you fill up before you get off that highway. Whites City by Carlsbad is not to far. If youre coming that direction fill up before you go out there.
This campground does not have a lot of amenities. It has trash cans, a toilet, and some drinking fountains.. and the rest is nature. I really liked this place.
Dog Canyon is one of those places where the pictures just wont do it justice. Its big, youre little.
We spent 5 days @25$ a day
BATHROOOM SCORE: 3/5 # LEAKING TOILETS, LOW ON TOILET PAPER
STARLINK SCORE: 5/5
SOLAR SCORE:5/5
REMOTE WORKERS SCORE: 4/5
PS: the guys with the big trailers were not happy with the site... they are a little tight
GuideClose to Carlsbad Caverns, Rattlesnake Springs and Cottonwood Day Use Area with had a spring fed pool .
Saw several Rio Grand Turkey near the two springs.
Saw Pronghorn Antelope.
Quite and decent night views. Light noise from Carlsbad and White City
Flat caliche site.
Plenty of additional campsites away from the caliche pad in the desert.
Verizon service was great.
GuideWhites City RV park is to put it politely.... a cartel practically runs this place. Fill to the brim with every oil field guy this side of Iraq. Always remember to get your tetanus shot before and after you stay here. I’ve been all over the world and this place... well this place is almost as bad as pecos TX.
RangerThis 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
TravelerCheck in was a breeze, the camp hosts escorted us to our site, which is nice and big. No issue parking the F150 behind the 36’ RV. Pool was closed for yearly maintenance. Very nice gift shop and 4 clean dog parks. Quiet even though it’s near the road. Turn in to Carlsbad Caverns is 12 miles away.
Whites City, New Mexico, offers a variety of pet-friendly camping options for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with their furry companions.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Whites City, NM is Chosa Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 55 reviews.
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