Best RV Parks & Resorts near Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas

Looking for the ultimate RV camping experience near Guadalupe Mountains National Park? Finding RV campgrounds in Texas is easier than ever. Each spot offers quick access to one or more of Guadalupe Mountains National Park's most popular destinations.

Best RV Sites Near Guadalupe Mountains National Park, TX (23)

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    1. Whites City RV Park

    21 Reviews
    16 Photos
    59 Saves
    Whites City, New Mexico
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $20 - $45 / night

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    2. Carlsbad RV Park & Campground

    34 Reviews
    69 Photos
    101 Saves
    Carlsbad, New Mexico
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    3. Buds Place RV Park

    3 Reviews
    3 Photos
    10 Saves
    Carlsbad, New Mexico

    With the Best RV park amenities in the area, Bud’s Place RV Park offers green lawns, large pull-through RV spaces, city water/sewer/power hookups, a stocked fishing pond, children’s playscape, 24-hr laundry, bathroom, and shower facilities, and cabins for those without their own motor home. Conveniently located across the street from the renowned Carlsbad Softball Complex, hosting some of the largest softball tournaments every year in the U.S., Bud's place location serves as a strong attraction for families traveling through the area, softball tournament participants, and longer-term visitors who appreciate the park’s central Carlsbad location and lifestyle amenities.

    Bud's Place offers 98 total RV spots, with 30/50 amp, direct city water, and sewer hook-ups, and 28 cabins (2 -ADA compliant cabins) year-round on our spacious park that's pet friendly, with a dog run, fishing pond, and spots with grass and trees in most spaces. It is perfect for families looking for a clean and economical RV site, sports tourney stays, and adventurers looking to explore.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $25 - $45 / night

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    4. Horseshoe Creek RV Park

    2 Reviews
    1 Photo
    9 Saves
    Carlsbad, New Mexico

    Carlsbad's Horseshoe Creek RV Park!

    • 214 pull-through and 51 back in 50-amp RV Spaces with city water and sewer
    • 19 Crew Housing Sites offering 200-amp electrical, city water and sewer.
    • Water and Ice Machine!
    • High Speed Internet available through PVT!
    • Onsite Laundry!
    • Basketball court!
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $40 / night

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    5. Pine Springs Campground

    16 Reviews
    90 Photos
    35 Saves
    Salt Flat, Texas

    Pine Springs Campground is a simple, desert camping area situated at the base of the mountain. Individual campsites are all at a first come, first served basis. There is no reservation system.

    Campground conveniences include: potable water, accessible flush-toilet restrooms , utility sink, pay telephones, and a drink machine. There are no showers available in the campground.

    Tent campers have a choice of 20 leveled, gravel sites. Small junipers and oaks partially shade most of the sites and each site has a picnic table. Numbers are limited to 6 people or 2 tents per site.

    The RV camping area is a paved parking lot with 19 sites to choose from. RV sites are defined by painted lines and numbers on the pavement. There are no hook-ups and there is no dump station. RV water tanks can be filled from an outside water faucet near the registration board. RV campsite #21 is wheelchair accessible.

    • Pets
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
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    6. Camp Washington Ranch

    3 Reviews
    5 Photos
    18 Saves
    Whites City, New Mexico

    Accommodations for overnight guests or monthly rentals. Washington Ranch offers lodging in three motel rooms, two single-room cabins, a spacious bunk house, dorms capable of sleeping 20 people each, three 30-Amp RV sites.

    RV: 30 AMP electric, water, and sewer dump, shower facilities are available, pets are permitted on a leash

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Group

    $50 - $150 / night

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    7. Sunset Reef Campground

    37 Reviews
    61 Photos
    243 Saves
    Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico

    Sunset Reef Campground is a reclaimed well pad with 11 developed campsites; five RV spaces and six tent sites. Each site has a shaded picnic table, fire pit and grill for your camping convenience with a vault toilet on site. Visitors can dry camp at this campground for a maximum of five nights for free. If on the hunt for a great place to camp while exploring the two national parks in the area, this is the place to stay! Carlsbad Caverns is a 25-minute drive (14 miles) to the north and Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a 35-minute drive (30 miles) to the southwest. __

    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Tent Cabin
    • Glamping
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    8. Rattlesnake Canyon - Backcountry Camping — Carlsbad Caverns National Park

    5 Reviews
    26 Photos
    91 Saves
    Whites City, New Mexico

    High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus and desert wildlife - treasures above the ground in the Chihuahuan Desert. Hidden beneath the surface are more than 119 caves - formed when sulfuric acid dissolved limestone leaving behind caverns of all sizes.

    Carlsbad Caverns National Park offers no overnight lodging or campgrounds. Primitive camping is allowed in the backcountry only and requires a free permit which is issued at the park's visitor center when you arrive (not reservable in advance). Overnight RV parking is not permitted in the park. Seven miles (11 km) from the visitor center you will find a campground (RV/tent/cabin) and amenities in White's City.

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      9. Whites City RV Campground

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      Whites City, New Mexico

      Campground is first come - reservations are taken and appreciated. You must call for the campground.

      White’s City RV Park and campground offers the closest RV and Tent camping near Carlsbad Caverns National Park. You can’t get any closer! The RV Park has all the necessities including water, sewer, and electric hookups as well as free Wi-Fi. We have both pull-thru and back-in spots, and can accommodate most any size RV or trailer.

      In our campground area, we have beautiful pine trees surrounding it as well as covered picnic tables, BBQ grills, and fire rings. Laundry and vending machines, as well as recently remodeled showers, bathrooms, are also available on site. The park is well managed and maintained and receives high customer ratings on many travel sites.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Reservable
      • RVs
      • Group

      $25 / night

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      10. Brantley Lake State Park Campground

      34 Reviews
      84 Photos
      160 Saves
      Carlsbad, New Mexico

      Located twelve miles North of Carlsbad, NM, the park offers boating, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, hiking trails, exceptional bird watching, developed and primitive campsites and restrooms with showers. Whether you’re picnicking for the day, or camping in your RV for a week, you’ll be sure to find adventure at Brantley Lake State Park!

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access

      $8 - $18 / night

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    Recent RV Reviews in Guadalupe Mountains National Park

    283 Reviews of 23 Guadalupe Mountains National Park Campgrounds


    • ron R.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Nov. 11, 2024

      Whites City Road Dispersed Camp

      Looks like the area is no longer available for camping

      I drove up to the area and a long the path they have put a row of rocks and gravel about a foot foot and a half tall to keep people from driving through so you can't access the dirt path to get to the area anymore. Also there was some clearing about two miles before that closer to the highway that had a sign that said area closed road closed no camping no soliciting

    • Kara S.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Nov. 8, 2024

      Parks Ranch Campground

      Beautiful and quiet

      We headed past the open campsite, first dirt road on the right then veered left and ended up at a fire ring site. It was quiet and we were far enough from the road that the cars were not a bother. Unfortunately it was extremely windy that night and we had to close up our rooftop tent and sleeping the truck. But overall site was lovely.

    • SThe Dyrt PRO User
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      Nov. 5, 2024

      Brantley Lake State Park Campground

      Windy but peaceful

      Way off the beaten path. It happened to be extra windy the day I was there. Nice desert/lake view. Quiet. No working dump station right now. Ranger was very friendly and helpful.

    • Mangla S.
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      Nov. 4, 2024

      Sunset Reef Campground

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    • KThe Dyrt PRO User
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      Nov. 2, 2024

      Brantley Lake State Park Campground

      Well-priced overnight stop

      We stayed here before going to Carlsbad Caverns. Pros: only $14 for electric and water site. Sites well spaced and private. Easy to make online reservations. Clean bathrooms with flush toilets and showers. Friendly staff. Cons: ran out of hot water when no one else was showering. Not much to do here if you are not using the lake (which seems low). Pretty far from anything. I’d stay again if needing a spot while passing through, but wouldn’t make a point of coming here just for the campground.

    • m
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      Oct. 27, 2024

      Sunset Reef Campground

      Sunset campground is near perfect

      The road in is a bit rough to travel but it’s less than one mile off the paved road . The sites are well marked and each site has a canopy over a cement slab with a grill , trash can and a picnic table . Five outta five stars …. It very close to Carlsbad Park

    • UThe Dyrt PRO User
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      Oct. 17, 2024

      Pine Springs Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park

      GREAT locale for hiking in Guadalupe Mtns.

      If not for the great locale for hiking, this would be a 2 star (nice views). As noted in other reviews, this is a paved parking lot, with sites in middle being parking spaces. Parking on perimeter have some tables. Due to middle spaces being pull through parking spaces, with the markers on ground and receipt post across street there was a misunderstanding with a couple of hikers who parked in wrong place and so camper who paid waited and waited for them to finish their hike (hikes here can take all day). IF you can, mark your spot with something before you leave.

      We did not reserve but got last spot 27 for a Mon/Tues stay. Nice clean bathrooms with flush toilets and soap. Campground is adjacent to trailhead parking so busy and some parked cars overnight.  Nice view of stars and milky way. Only 1 short trail for dogs.

      We also used this as base to go to Carlsbad Caverns.

    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
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      Oct. 10, 2024

      Brantley Lake State Park Campground

      Another great example of a NM state Park

      Well appointed. Easy to make the reservation online. Clearly marked sites with convenient stone-marked pathways to the restrooms/shower. Hot showers, clean bathrooms.

      All states should be this good

      Campsites all have covered eating area although early and late sun can get under it.

    • Lindsey M.
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      Oct. 9, 2024

      Whites City RV Park

      Convenient Location

      I car camped here on the tent grounds, where sites are FCFS with grass and gravel options, some with awnings/tables/campfires/etc. Pretty views and near Carlsbad, CCNP, and GMNP; however, bathhouses were lacking shower curtains and toilet stalls didn’t have proper doors. Prices were steep, considering this.

    • Raymond C.
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      Sep. 10, 2024

      More Travel Less Talk

      Amazing Place. Yurts, cabins, peace and quiet. Why would anyone stay at NP

      What an incredible spot. 6 yurts. 4 cabins with power and all amenities. A hot shower. Less than 30 minutes to the park. Soooo peaceful and beautiful. 15 minutes from Dell City for supplies. I'm so glad the park was full and I stumbled onto this place. This place could be a destination on its own.

    • Mary T.
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      Jul. 31, 2024

      Carlsbad KOA

      Nice place to camp

      Nice gravel sites. Wide roads to get into sites. Pool, playground. Restrooms OK. Only issue not great Wifi.

    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
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      Jun. 26, 2024

      Avalon Lake Dispersed

      Lakeside camping

      Cool spot, but beware of NAILS! Other than that, some night you might get some loud locals riding OHV on the other side of the lake.

    • Texas Roving Ranger The Dyrt PRO User
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      Jun. 20, 2024

      Brantley Lake State Park Campground

      Limestone Campground

      Arrived towards the end of July on a Sunday evening.  Campground was largely empty.  Some sites are marked "Reservation Only"  however there were plenty of walk up sites to choose from.  Sites were spaced out very well.  Each site has the usual grill, and picnic table.  Tables were shielded from the elements by a shade shelter roof.  Fire rings were absent. 

      We especially liked the QR code on the campsite number post that allows you to link directly to the website and pay for your site. No need for exact cash or a visit to the park office.

      All facilities were well maintained.  Trails were easy to follow. 

      As with most desert like environments,  all the plants want to kill you.  Be careful going off trail and don't let your pets wander. 

      RV dump station was convenient on our way out.

    • Danielle P.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Dark Canyon Dispersed
      Jun. 10, 2024

      Dark Canyon Dispersed

      Off the grid

      This was a great camping spot off the beaten path. I would make sure to have high clearance and even 4 wheel drive for the steep rocky drive up if you plan to go past the main camp area. I was worried it would be busy this time of year, but we were the only ones there. We drove up the road a way past the camp site. Beautiful views. It did get very windy at night. Very quiet and far off from traffic noise.

    • Brian and Janet S.The Dyrt PRO User
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      May. 26, 2024

      Brantley Lake State Park Campground

      Affordable stop

      We stopped here for 2 nights to escape the heat after dry camping outside of Carlsbad. I booked this easily online, and the other campers that weekend were very friendly. Overall this place is accommodating and quiet at nights. The sunsets are incredible. We biked to the lake for a swim and cool down. Would stay here again!

      Great T-Mobile service. Bathrooms clean. Showers okay. $18 a night, booked last minute

      They have an entire first come first serve section that had a lot of availability.

      Dump station under construction- can dump for free at Eagle Draw Park in Artesia.

    • Mike B.The Dyrt PRO User
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      May. 26, 2024

      Brantley Lake State Park Campground

      Good place to stay in south east NM

      You can reserve a few van/RV spots but most are first come first serve. Don't worry about the check in time - all hookups and bathrooms/shower are unlocked. If you get a reserved spot you can pay online, otherwise self pay AT the campground, not at the gate (just in case they're full). Showers are good. Ok playground for little kids (4-5 age). Every site has a covered picnic table with stationary grill.

      Convenient to Carlsbad, 30- 40ish minutes? north of the caverns, little over an hour south of Roswell.

    • Ari A.The Dyrt PRO User
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      May. 23, 2024

      Carlsbad RV Park & Campground

      Good location, dedicated staff

      This place makes a good basecamp for Carlsbad Caverns NO, Guadalupe Mountains NP and more. Even Roswell is less than 90 minutes away and Living Desert Zoo State Park is close, too. Staff does a good job with upkeep and the bathrooms seem new, they are really nice. Laundry room well maintained, as are the sites, which are mostly level gravel. Road noise near front can be a bit annoying, but the front sites seem bigger and nicer, so worth the trade-off.

    • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
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      May. 4, 2024

      Dog Canyon Campground — Guadalupe Mountains National Park

      RV Area - Nice Virw

      Dog Canyon RV area: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

      (71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)

      Overall Rating: 3.5 Price 2024: $ 10 winteragency pass Security: No Usage during visit: 50 to 100%, however there are more no shows than usually experienced elsewhere. Site Privacy: No Site Spacing: Close Pad surface: Gravel Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Quiet Outside Road Noise: This campground is the end of the road. Through Traffic in campground: Hiker parking area across from the RV sites Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: Yes. I didn’t notice the hand pump to the left of the trailhead the first couple days here. Generators: Allowed Bathroom: Flush toilets are a short walk, located in the tent camping area. There is also a heated bathroom at the visitor center which is a short distance further.
      Showers: No Pull Throughs: All 4 sites are back in Cell Service (AT&T): No bars. There is WiFi at the visitor center. We were able to periodically pick up WiFi at our campsite, RV- D. Setting: Surrounded by ridges. Recent Weather: Very windy and cold nights.
      Solar: Excellent.
      Insects: None Host: Not filled.
      Rig Size: i cannot imagine that these sites will accommodate rigs over 25’. Sites: RV-A, and RV-D are on the ends. These are the best sites. RV-A door faces horse trailer parking area. No horse there trailers during our stay. RV- D is the best site if you can park your RV nose first. This makes sitting area more private . In RV- D and RV-A sites the occupant can spread out more.

    • Arthur M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from More Travel Less Talk
      May. 1, 2024

      More Travel Less Talk

      Loved It!

      We stayed here two nights and absolutely loved it. Very remote and quiet but close to Guadalupe Mountaind and Carlsbad Caverns National Parks. The site are very well maintained with solar lights to guide you at night. Peaceful, quiet and would stay here again.

    • Arthur M.The Dyrt PRO User
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      May. 1, 2024

      Sunset Reef Campground

      Nice free camping

      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)

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Sunset Reef Campground
      Apr. 30, 2024

      Sunset Reef Campground

      Sunset Reef Campground (BLM)

      Easily accessible to either Carlsbad Caverns NP or Guadalupe MTN NP and FREE and very good 4 bar Verizon service. The .5 mile drive in was a bit bumpy/washboard but level and hard packed so I'd think any vehicle could manage it, as there were many car campers. Very nicely done with 11 sites (5 pull thru RV and 6 car/tent) which we're overfilled by 6 p.m., although several folks parked by the fences without the shelter/table and stayed overnight. Signs notify that there are cameras/s monitoring activity so it was very quiet and felt safe.

    • Marianne M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Whites City RV Park
      Apr. 12, 2024

      Whites City RV Park

      Right at the entrance to get to Carlsbad Caverns

      We needed a night to get to our reserved time to see Carlsbad Caverns in the morning next day and called them up and got a spot for the RV 28 foot.

      It was a great open space

      We had tought we were going to eat at the restaurant/cafe on other side of street for the evening, but that was closed because they were out of staff.

      So BBQ it was then ,which was fine , had a firepit and a grill .

      Two laundry rooms ,so got some washing done after been dry camping for five days it was about time. Full hookups

      Free wifi

      It was a gift store there and one could get to buy some food in the store too,but not to many choices.

      Bathroom/shower concrete floor , but it was clean and had lots of hot water.

      Best part it was just at the entrance to get to the caverns and just drow up hill 4 miles.



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