Visitors to Carlsbad Caverns National Park can stay just four miles from the entrance at Whites City RV Park, where full hookups accommodate RVs up to 35 feet. The campground sits directly along the highway leading to the caverns, making it a convenient base for exploring underground formations and accessing the Old Guano Road Trail from the property itself.
The park operates year-round with both full hookup sites and dry camping options starting at $25 per night. Each site includes a concrete-pad picnic table with overhead shelter, fire ring, and grill. Marianne M. notes the "bathroom/shower concrete floor, but it was clean and had lots of hot water." Two laundry rooms provide washing facilities after extended dry camping trips.
Sites closest to the highway offer immediate access but limited space between RVs. The ten daily sites designated for short-term stays cluster near the road, while monthly sites extend further back with more room but weaker WiFi signal. Campers report crowded conditions during peak seasons, with awnings sometimes unable to extend fully due to tight spacing. Animal droppings appear throughout the grounds, though visitors rarely spot wildlife directly.
On-site amenities include a convenience store with limited grocery selection, gas station, and restaurant, though staffing issues occasionally affect operating hours. Laura F. confirms "you can access the Old Guano Road Trail from the campground." The facility serves the small community of Whites City, population 14, providing essential services for both campers and locals.
Reservations ensure site availability, particularly during caverns peak season. For those seeking alternatives, BLM Dispersed near Carlsbad Caverns — Whites City Area offers free camping nearby for self-contained units.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWhites City RV Park is located in New Mexico near Whites City
Directions
From jct US 180/62 & Hwy 7: Go 1/4 mi W on Hwy 7.
Address
17 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy
Whites City, NM 88268
Coordinates
32.17454892 N
104.37976382 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 44 usersLast on 6/15/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 45 usersLast on 6/15/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 20 usersLast on 6/15/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 44 usersLast on 6/15/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 45 usersLast on 6/15/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 20 usersLast on 6/15/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 1 min from El Paso, TX
- 2 hrs 31 min from Odessa, TX
- 2 hrs 37 min from Midland, TX
- 2 hrs 43 min from Las Cruces, NM


























