Best Cabin Camping near Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Cabin rentals near Guadalupe Mountains National Park make it possible to visit this remote area without bringing camping gear. The closest options sit about 44 miles away at Carlsbad KOA, which has furnished cabins with air conditioning, grills, and picnic tables. Their interiors include double beds and bunk beds, giving families enough room to spread out. Carlsbad RV Park also rents cabins that come with fridges, microwaves, and TVs for added convenience. During Texas summer heat, these air-conditioned cabins become particularly valuable for campers who want to cool off after hiking. Both properties maintain clean bathrooms and shower facilities that cabin guests can use. Many visitors choose these cabins because they work well as a base for seeing both Guadalupe Mountains and nearby Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Though they have modern amenities, the cabins still feel somewhat rustic and fit in with the desert landscape. You can drive right up to these places on good roads, making access simple even for first-time visitors. If you're planning a trip, book your cabin several months ahead, as they fill up quickly during busy seasons. Both Carlsbad locations give you a comfortable place to sleep while you check out the mountains and caves in this part of Texas and New Mexico.

Best Cabin Sites Near Guadalupe Mountains National Park (5)

    1. Camp Washington Ranch

    4 Reviews
    Whites City, NM
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 785-2228

    $50 - $150 / night

    "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."

    "There are only a few sites with water and electric hookups."

    2. Carlsbad RV Park & Campground

    35 Reviews
    Carlsbad, NM
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 885-6333

    "It is gated, has friendly staff, two cabins, tent spaces, a store, super clean and nice bathrooms/showers, laundry facility and pool."

    "Great location to launch to Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountain National Parks. Indoor heated pool. Very nice staff throughout the park. Definitely recommend"

    3. Whites City RV Campground

    1 Review
    Whites City, NM
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 361-3665

    $25 / night

    "We moved from our free dispersed campsite to fill up, charge up, shower and do laundry. Very friendly staff and clean facilities."

    4. Carlsbad KOA

    39 Reviews
    Carlsbad, NM
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 562-9109

    "I often stay in camping cabins at KOA's while on road trips with my children."

    "There are Fire pits! Large playground for the kiddos and pet friendly!"

    5. Buds Place RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Carlsbad, NM
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 200-1865

    $25 - $45 / night

    "Shower house was clean and the water was hot!!"

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  • Jennie R.
    Jun. 16, 2017

    Carlsbad KOA

    Family 'Glamping' in the Chihuahuan Desert

    If you haven't yet discovered the beauty of the chihuahuan desert, the Carlsbad KOA is a great place to hang your hat while you explore.

    I often stay in camping cabins at KOA's while on road trips with my children. We like having a bed to spread our sleeping bags out on sometimes, access to AC after a hot day of exploration and the kids like a chance to 'plug in' while we are unplugged....

    Carlsbad KOA is big, but it has adequate bathrooms and showers for the size, and they were in very good shape when we visited in June 2016. There is a pool, laundry, all the amenities you need if you are RVing, a game room and food on site. If you like camp cabins, the cabins had grills, picnic tables, the usual double + set of bunks (bring your own bedding), and AC.

    Campground was peaceful. The great tailed grackels were courting and whistling, quail wandered through and rabbits romped around our cabin.

    If you are in this area, visit the Living Desert State Park and Zoo and of course Carlsbad Caverns - stay and watch the bats fly out in the evening.

    The only drawback on this KOA was that the wifi signal was spotty at our cabin, and I had some work to do. If you are taking an ACTUAL vacation, it wouldn't be an issue!

  • d
    Jun. 27, 2022

    Carlsbad RV Park & Campground

    In town RV spot

    This RV spot is right in town on the Main Street. It is gated, has friendly staff, two cabins, tent spaces, a store, super clean and nice bathrooms/showers, laundry facility and pool.

    This is not typical wooded or beautiful camping, it’s a place to park your RV or tent and that is just about right. If you are making a quick stop over or heading to Carlsbad Caverns then what more do you need?

    We stayed in the cabin because we didn’t want to get all our camping stuff out for a quick overnight before we head to our destination (SW CO). It was only $15 more than tent camping so it made sense. It was also raining hard when we got here so we were double grateful. The cabins have a double bed and a bunk bed. It has a TV that we never turned on, a fridge, microwave and AC. The mattresses are like the ones you find at camp, wrapped in plastic but we just put our bedding and memory foam on top of it and it was just fine. I’d recommend it because it was just what we needed on our way and at a good price. Also the shower/ bathrooms are probably the nicest I’ve ever seen at a campground.

  • E
    Feb. 19, 2023

    Carlsbad RV Park & Campground

    Great Homebase RV Park!

    Decided to stay here while on our way to Tucson. Great location to launch to Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountain National Parks. Indoor heated pool. Very nice staff throughout the park. Definitely recommend

  • Ashley B.
    May. 22, 2021

    Carlsbad KOA

    Great spot!

    All spots are larger than typical koa campgrounds. There are Fire pits! Large playground for the kiddos and pet friendly!

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 11, 2018

    Carlsbad RV Park & Campground

    Closest Carlsbad Campground to the Caverns

    Let's start with the fact that there are few actually camping areas close to Carlsbad Caverns or Guadalupe National Park. Assuming travelers are coming to Carlsbad to see these great places, the location becomes a major player. Fine print: there is a small campground (absolutely no amenity campground) in Guadalupe National Park which is first-come, first-serve (aka: full), and there a campground in White's City--although having driven past it, I don't think I want to stay there.

    Carlsbad RV Park is primarily an RV Park. In fact, while we were there, they were bulldozing their only tent sites and I'm not sure if they are upgrading them or replacing them with more RV sites. So the "tent" site status is tentative. As with most RV Parks, the RVs are crammed in, side by side, and really the place is like an RV parking lot with amenities and hook-ups--but they do appear to be mostly pull through and the staff will show the way to go to pull through without hiccups. These are not spacious by any means. We stayed in one of two cabins, which were very reasonably priced, esp. when comparing to Carlsbad KOA. They even came with a cable and a fridge.

    The RV Park (like all of the RV Parks in Carlsbad) has overall become a residence for the oil field workers, so be prepared to try and sleep through the 4 a.m. traffic rush out of camp to oil field. However, the neighbors are pleasant and quiet to have, even if they must drive away before the roosters announce the coming of the sun.

    The park has gated access and we felt very safe during our stay. There is a playground that was being bulldozed with the tent site; I am unsure if it is being upgraded or eliminated. There is a camp store, a pool, a game room, showers (which were ok), laundry, a dishwashing sink, picnic tables at the cabins, and universal fire pit. Please note that I am inherently biased against parking lot style RV parks--so 2 stars from me for an RV Park is quite a compliment.

    Carlsbad RV Park and Carlsbad KOA direct comparison: we have stayed at both the Carlsbad KOA and the Carlsbad RV Park. The KOA is NOT actually in Carlsbad, and is over an hour away from Carlsbad Caverns and 30 minutes from town. On the other hand, the RV Park is at the southern end of town and only 30 minutes to the Caverns. While the KOA lots are more spacious, they offer no more and no fewer amenities than the RV Park…well the KOA sort-of offers meals but the RV Park is right in town, so delivery is an option. The basic, no frill KOA cabins cost double the RV Park charges. Additionally, the KOA staff was not as friendly or as helpful as the RV Park staff, imho.

    While in Carlsbad check out Fiesta Drive-In for one of America's few remaining drive-in movie theaters.

  • P
    Jul. 6, 2018

    Carlsbad KOA

    Awesome amenities!

    Great Campsite! Great amenities: Spotless restrooms and showers, well stocked store with friendly staff, clean pool, fish pond with seating area, big sites with picnic table and fire ring, on-site restaurant with delicious bbq, wildish rabbits roaming freely. The area is very quiet. My favorite part was the visibility of the stars at night.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 27, 2025

    Camp Washington Ranch

    Nice little gem in the desert

    We stayed 3 nights. 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. It got to 89 degrees and we sat under the trees with our chairs & we used their picnic tables waiting for it to cool off. We do not have AC in our Scamp. Showers had very hot water & were clean. Note that despite it stating that they have full hookups, the sewer pipes are next to site A. So it’s really a dump station area. The owner & staff were really nice.

  • G
    Jun. 6, 2019

    Carlsbad KOA

    It worked out for us

    Arrived here, after 6PM, on a last minute reservation Severe thunderstorms in area Check In was smooth and friendly. Staff advised us game room would remain open all night, In case tenters wanted to have a dry place Ownwer offered us A Deluxe Cabin for $12.00 more We took the offer due to the weather Yea! Cabin was cleanand well stocked, complete with porch swing. One downer Bed needs to be replaced unless rolling to the middle is fun for you . Tent sites are close together with little shade Showers and toilets are great A little less than an hour to Carlsbad Caverns. Bring groceries with you, as the campground store has a limited stock of necessities. $38.00 per night for a tent site with no utilities.

  • Angela C.
    Apr. 10, 2024

    Carlsbad RV Park & Campground

    Large campground w decent location

    This was a really large campground - there was hundreds of campers. It actually looked like an old KOA. We choose it for proximity to Carlsbad Caverns.

    Level, gravel lots with picnic tables. There was a decent amount of trees. I only saw one dog area but I think there is more. The dumpsters were located all over in enclosures.

    The laundry room was pretty spacious and had some recreational options, but the bathroom, which was fairly new looking, seemed small for the size of the campground. I didn’t see any playground - we did peek into the pool building and it looked kind of sketch.

    I appreciated the ease of the late check-in and how we could use showers and laundry at any time by using a key card. I didn’t love the registration system (form email), but in the end, it worked just fine.

    I don’t get the sense that there are destination campgrounds in Carlsbad so I think this is a pretty good option.


Guide to Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Cabin camping near Guadalupe Mountains National Park offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and comfortable accommodations, making it an ideal getaway for nature lovers.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • Enjoy the convenience of electric hookups and drinking water at Camp Washington Ranch, perfect for a comfortable stay.
  • Carlsbad RV Park & Campground features well-maintained showers and laundry facilities, ensuring a pleasant experience for all guests.
  • At Buds Place RV Park, you'll find friendly staff and clean bathrooms, adding to the overall comfort of your cabin camping experience.

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

  • Explore the scenic beauty of Rattlesnake Springs Picnic Area, accessible from Camp Washington Ranch, where you can enjoy walking paths and picturesque views.
  • Take a short drive to Carlsbad Caverns National Park from Carlsbad RV Park & Campground for an unforgettable underground adventure.
  • Experience the charm of the local area with a visit to the Living Desert Zoo State Park, conveniently located near Buds Place RV Park.

Discover the wonders of Carlsbad Caverns

  • Stay at Carlsbad KOA for easy access to the breathtaking formations and wildlife of Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
  • Enjoy a well-reviewed experience at Whites City RV Campground while being just a stone's throw away from the park's entrance.
  • Experience the unique landscape and rich history of the area by camping at Buds Place RV Park, making it a great base for your cavern explorations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are cabins located within Guadalupe Mountains National Park?

Guadalupe Mountains National Park itself does not offer cabin accommodations within park boundaries. The park primarily offers primitive camping options. For cabin stays, visitors typically look to nearby areas. Camp Washington Ranch offers an oasis-like setting with cabins near the park, providing a comfortable base for exploring the Chihuahuan desert landscape. The ranch property features shaded areas with picnic tables where visitors can relax during hot days before or after visiting the national park.

What lodging options are available at Guadalupe Mountains National Park besides cabins?

Guadalupe Mountains National Park offers primitive camping options but no developed lodging within the park itself. For those seeking more amenities, Carlsbad KOA provides a range of accommodations beyond traditional camping, including deluxe cabins with comfortable beds where you can spread out sleeping bags. The campground features larger-than-typical sites with fire pits, a playground, and spotless restrooms and showers. It's a quiet area with a well-stocked store, clean pool, and on-site restaurant serving BBQ, making it a comfortable base while exploring the region.

How close are RV parks to Guadalupe Mountains National Park?

Several RV parks are located within reasonable driving distance to Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Carlsbad RV Park & Campground serves as an excellent launch point for visiting both Guadalupe Mountains National Park and Carlsbad Caverns. Located in town on the main street, this gated facility offers level gravel lots with picnic tables and a variety of amenities including an indoor heated pool, clean bathroom facilities, and laundry services. Whites City RV Campground is another option, providing water hookups and big-rig-friendly spaces for RV travelers exploring the national park.