We loved the scenery and the surroundings but the campground is not really a campground, it’s a parking lot. Lovely evening - and met very friendly campers - no host, and at 12:30 very loud knuckleheads came in with no consideration for the other campers as they kept the diesel truck running and headlights on while they set up camp. Other than that - clean bathrooms and cleaning station. Not many camping options in this area but we are glad we stayed. Visitor center informative. The corner sites are the best if you want a little privacy. We had reserved 31 but moved to 25 on-site (easy change on res.gov) in order to spread out a bit. Can easily see Carlsbad and hike in Guadeloupe from here. Loved the bat flight at Carlsbad!!! Also hiked Smith Springs Trail is an easy 2.5 mile hike that goes back into one of the canyons to a beautiful spring!