Best Glamping near Guadalupe Mountains National Park, TX

The location is very convenient for anyone visiting Carlsbad Caverns National Park, as the park entrance is only 7 miles from where we stayed. It’s also only 30 minutes from Guadalupe Mountains National Park, if you’re trying to visit two parks while staying in one place.

The bathrooms were dirty and there was only one available to the whole campground. There was plenty of space to walk our dog, but no dog park and no doggie bags available.

One perk was having the store right next door in case you forgot to stop for groceries or want to grab a late night ice cream. There is also a restaurant across the street. Check the days they’re open before going though.

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

Great free campsite between Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains National Parks. Just a mile from the road but perfectly quiet. Not the most private sites but they are new and clean (including the pit toilet)

This was a great hidden (free!) campground right in between Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains National Parks. There are few amentities, but it does have cabanas, picnic tables, grills, fire places, trash cans, and a toilet. Pro tip: there is water at the day use areas just further down the road. To find the campground, turn onto Washington Rd. and take your first right. There is no signage for the campground. In October, every site was filled by the end of the night.

This was our first time staying at a KOA and in general, we liked it. It’s about an hour from the Caverns which is doable, the staff is friendly and the amenities (shower, laundry, flush toilets) are very nice to have. It’s a great site for those who prefer glamping. However, it’s not very scenic and you are very close to your fellow campers (we listened to a couple fight the whole two nights we were there). There is a lake nearby and the dessert surrounding provides its own type of scenery but it was not my favorite campground.

Great small (free) campground very close to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Surprised at how well-kept it was and the restroom is very clean. There are about 5/6 RV/campervan spots and equal tent spots, each with a picnic table under a canopy, a BBQ and fire ring. There were 3 cars parked at the wooden fence as well. Max 5 nights stay. Great spot for a visit to Carlsbad Caverns and if you don’t need water/hookups. Great views, can barely hear the Highway.

Very cute place, has spots for tents and just rv or car camping. Everyone is respectful of others out there and there is one vault toliet that is pretty clean. Would visit again if i were passing through!

You cannot access this campground from National Parks rd. 62 , like the GPS thinks you can!

Didn't actually camp their because we couldn't make it to the camp grounds

Arrived and had the whole camground to ourselves. Google will not give you the correct directions and this app is actually showing the incorrect spot. Off the 180 you will need to turn onto Washington Ranch road, then turn right on the first dirt road.

This campsite had the cleanest outhouse I’ve ever seen at a campground! Spaces are close together and don’t offer much privacy at all so if that’s the goal for you I wouldn’t suggest this site. There’s 10 sites, 5 for tents 5 for cars, camper vans and rvs. It’s very easy to find once you turn off the highway it’s the first right, I missed it the first time and ended up driving all the way down the road but there’s no need for that, you can still see and hear the highway so if you can’t you went too far. I came on a Wednesday night around 6pm and there were already two people here and by the time the sunset 3 more campers showed up. Overall nice stay I decided on sleeping in my hammock so I could have the best view of the sunrise. The perfect place to stop after the 10 hour drive from Houston!! Oh there’s also cell service, I have at&t and I had 3 bars. Happy camping!:)

Loved this spot. Had a few neighbors and felt very safe. Picnic tables, awnings and bathrooms! Will definitely stay here again someday.

No frills site with a few amenities. There are 11 shade spots with benches, bbq grill, fire pit, and trash bin each. There’s one toilet available. No water.

Traveling to California from Georgia and this is my favorite spot. Site has a picnic area with a covered table, fire pit, and grill for each spot. It’s also has an incredibly clean bathroom! I was worried that it’d be close to the road but it’s very secluded and safe. Definitely would come here again!

Down a gravel road, so a bit hard to find. Google maps doesn't really get you there. A very nice campground with little road noise considering how close it is to the highway.

Small with 5 RV sites and a few tent sites. Each RV site has a picnic table and a cover. Filled up quick. Quiet except a little road noise.

Open gravel lot easy to get to. Remote depending on the number of people. 10 or so spots with picnic tables, otherwise park where you can

This place rocks. It’s perfectly placed between the Caverns NP and Guadalupe mountains NP. It’s free and has a clean vault toilet and trash cans. Right off the highway and tucked down a gravel road and very quiet at night. Sites are close together but everyone was respectful of quiet hours (7am-10pm) during my 2 night stay. There are five sites for you to pull through for larger rigs and then six camping sites. On the sign it states that you can’t stay unless you’re in an official site but others camped out along the rail which wasn’t an issue with me. Each site has a picnic cable that’s covered, grill and nice fire ring. Had good AT&T service and could work remotely. Definitely would recommend this place! I stayed Monday and Tuesday night and sites were filled both nights but people tend to filter out in the late morning so that’s the chance to snag a spot!

This location has some pull through spots for larger rigs and also smaller spaces for tents or cars. We had our skoolie in a pull through spot and could park our car next to it. It had a table, trash, and fire area. Very close to Carlsbad Caverns NP too.

Great free camping spot. As the name suggests, beautiful sunsets. Each spot has a BBQ grill, fire pit, picnic table, and covering. One pit toilet is available. 10 or 11 spots in total. Sign says to only camp in designated spots, but people parked on the sides too.

Close to National Parks Highway. Pass miles marker 11 going south on National Park highway and turn into Washington Ranch Road ( there’s a sign for picnic areas and an historical marker). Take the chest right and drive down dirt road to campsite. It is labeled at the end of the dirt road.

Spots full up quickly be for sunset.

Very close go Carlsbad Caverns NP and about 35 miles from Guadalupe Mountains NP.

Stopped here in march planned on 1 night stayed for 5 great location

Wow, what an unreal campground. The wife and I are on a road trip and this is our first time in NM, and thought this might be a good place to stop for a few days.

When you’re driving on NP Highway and see the big red sign on the side of the highway, then there. Then, take the next dirt road on the right and it’ll lead you to it.

It has about 10 spots with covered picnic tables and fire pits. It also has a vault toilet that is pretty nice all things considered (doesn’t smell).

The campground is behind a few hills so it’s out of sight from the highway and really quiet. It’s in view of both Guadalupe NP and Carlsbad NP. About 20-30 mins either way.

It got pretty windy at night for us, but it was unreal other than that.

HIGHLY recommend.

Easy access off of the highway. 6 designated RV sites. All were taken. We pulled up to the west edge and had fantastic views from Guadeloupe Peak to Carlsbad Caverns. 15 RVs spent the night while we were there.