Sitting Bull Falls Dispersed

The desert city of Carlsbad, NM, is near a national park by the same name and boasts the third largest cave chambers in the United States. It’s also where some of the best camping in New Mexico is located. Whether you pitch a tent or stay in a cabin to enjoy the stunning desert sunset, camping near Carlsbad Caverns National Park is an unforgettable experience. Rattlesnake Canyon is aptly named and a great place for primitive campers ready for a backcountry adventure. Stop by Rattlesnake Springs to see desert reptiles. The wetland also brings in hundreds of birds. RV campsites are also an option for your trip to the caverns.

Carlsbad Caverns

The Best Camping Near Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico

Multiple pull offs along the paved road to sitting Bull Falls.  The road follows a winding canyon up to a natural spring and waterfalls.  There's a picnic area at the falls and trailhead to loads of hiking into Lincoln National Forest.  No facilities at the campsites but there is water, trash, and bathrooms at the end of the road at the bottom of the falls.  Well with the visit!!

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