Love both the par 3 and the 18 hole course! They are fun and good prices. They allow kids to hit a…read morebucket of balls for free and golf the par 3 for free.

way nicer course than the useless country club. do not get off the fairways unless you have snake…read morechaps on though. . you're in a rattlesnake infested desert. bring your own cart. . the ones they provide have a gps that shuts the cart down TOO soon.

A beautiful waterfall, out in the middle of nowhere. It was about an hour from Carlsbad, & you may…read moreas well plan a half day trip there to make it worth your while It can get very busy, so you will have to explore the creek, & other areas, to find a good spot to sit & relax in the water No gas stations out there, or food of any sort. You are in the middle of nowhere lol service is very spotty, so come prepared. There are bathrooms though, & some shelters with tables if you plan on staying to eat & relax

Best part was the falls. Otherwise windy, unsteady terrain with mid views of a lot of brownread more

I wanted a hiking and an outlook experience and this place did not disappoint. Meandering through…read morethe grounds, there are is an aviary, pond, creature cave, outdoor elk & sheep pen, gardens and more. Lots of panoramic views. Indoors, there are a bunch of displays, restrooms and a gift shop. An easy 1 hour exploration of the grounds. Lots of free parking.

*** mountain lions and a bobcat are here now! ***…read more My young daughters and I loved seeing black bear "Maggie" open her 20th birthday present on 1.18.2025. We had no idea this event was happening prior to our visit that Saturday, so it was a special treat. Adult admission is now $10. Kids ages 7-12 are $5. I will always be a fan of this park because of certain staff members and the animals... Chihuahuan desert animals are the absolute best! Note, this go around we did not see the bison or a single scorpion. In saying this, I would NOT plan a trip just for this state park. It's not where it should be. The map they handed us clarifies that a new Framework Plan is in the works, but its implementation has seemingly been prolonged. There needs to be certain renovations and maintenance done before I would ever recommend this as a key destination. Before you visit, check out their hours ahead of time and set aside at least an hour for a self-guided tour. The signage going to this place absolutely still sucks. I'll never understand why New Mexico is like this. How do non-natives of this area even find this place without a GPS? Seriously. Ample free parking for RVs, trucks, my Jeep, and the usual boring cars. Bring water, a hat, & comfy walking shoes.

A wonderful State Park, located on Brantley Lake! There are 47 camp sites with water and electric…read more They also have dispersed sites as well.

Beautiful out in the Desert with Lake Brantley near…read moreoverlooks the lake, beautiful sunset, long drive on tho but if you go, visit the Desert Gardens nearby as well as Carlsbad Caverns!!!

Awesome…read more Beautiful dog park! Maintained very nicely, and it's right next to the river. It's somewhat like a community that welcomes all new dog parents. It's awesome to see friendly people and responsible dog parents taking care of their pets and being friendly to all people. The dog park has a section for large dogs and smaller dogs. The larger dog side has obstacle course for doggies to become pros for a puppy bowls lol Try this place even if in passing!

Great dog park! Lots of room to run around and super cute decor. While it is right next to the…read moreriver, there is no water access. Still, you can take your dog for a walk on the leash by the river or let them come inside the gates of the dog park to run around. Parking is on street, but easy. Several large trees for shade, benches for the humans to sit on, and a water fountain from the dogs to drink. Very well maintained with its upkeep. Highly recommend a visit!

Didn't have a chance to make it through the end and back but such a great hike! This trail is to…read morethe left of slaughter canyon trail/cave trail. Be cautious of snakes as we did encounter one randomly, it was a black tail rattlesnake. It was scary and awesome at the same time. Along the trail it'll be rocky, sandy, dirt trail. You'll see different kinds of wild plants. Tips: bring water, nice hiking shoe, long sleeve t shirt and comfy pants as the grass around the area my be high, hats, sunscreen, tweezers- in case of thorns from plants, and a camera

We were passing through Carlsbad, NM after touring the cavern, and a little time to kill in the…read moreafternoon. We decided on "Top Nock Archery" as a fun way to spend an hour or two. None of us had shot a bow since high school but that was no problem. Owners Jennifer and Brant fitted us out with the appropriate gear and guided us through the safety protocol and the fundamentals of shooting. We had a great time at a very reasonable rate. They even provided a military discount since we all serve/served. I highly recommend Top Nock for practicing your archery skills in a clean, comfortable, air conditioned facility with extremely helpful, knowledgeable welcoming staff. Thank you Jennifer and Brant!! I highly recommend Top Nock Archery!!!!

Fun experience at Carlsbad Yoga Barre! I took an Aerial Yoga class and although I was eager to do…read morethe cool postures I was also skeptical that I could! The instructor was very helpful and guided us through step by step. I did a few aerial moves that I didn't think was possible! I'll definitely be back.