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    Carlsbad Koa

    3.7 (94 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Tony R.

    Place is ok. Spots are all gravel but mostly level. Not much tree vegetation to block the constant WIND. Can't cook can't sit outside and enjoy it blows the the open landscape non stop. Since it's all gravel including roads it's a battle with the dust especially when cars go flying by at 20 mph. There's nice bathrooms in two locations. The one by the playground are all in one private bathroom/sheer. Nice showers as they aren't elbow bangers. A lot of things to do in the summer as there are lakes, bottomless pools, a big lake down the road. Of course there's Carlsbad Caverns, Roswell, sitting bull waterfall. Also nearby sling in the winter. Not sure where the closest store is, probably Carlsbad about 20 minutes away.

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    Megan K.

    Cute little KOA. 20 miles either direction to get to a restaurant or a grocery store though. It's very barren, hardly any trees but there is a dog park and a place to walk your dogs. No poop bags provided. Spots are nice too and the bathrooms were nice.

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    Troy M.

    Be warned; the water is super hard. Nice campground. Everything is well maintained. The employees are friendly and helpful. That being said, the water is extremely hard. Driving into the campground there are some potholes that need to be filled. They collect water and it's like navigating a mine field trying to keep the RV from getting splashed and muddy. During our stay, a film started developing on our fixtures. This film covered everything, including our coffee maker, dishwasher, sinks, faucets, and ice maker. I tested the water with a total hardness test strip; the result was off the chart (see picture). This was after going through the water softener. The water softener was recharged approx one week before our stay at the campground. Depending on water hardness and amount of use, it usually lasts a month before needing to be recharged. The water is so hard here that it had to be recharged after a couple of days. After our stay, we had to drain and flush the fresh tank, recharge the water softener, replace all the water filters (in-line, whole house, and refrigerator filters) then clean everything that was touched by the water. Literally, everything touched by the water had a haze on it. A couple of days work, $100 for filters and we are getting back to normal.

    PatrickJ T.

    We had a pleasant stay at Carlsbad KOA in New Mexico. Loved the large campsites, and the spaciousness of the property. Easy to maneuver the trailer. Only complaint I had would be regarding the unisex restrooms. All three of them were not very clean. The Men's restroom in the main building was closed for remodeling so I went to the smaller building several times during our stay. Each time those unisex restrooms were a mess. Perhaps it was bad timing. Anyways, overall it was a pleasant stay. Would stay here again if in the area.

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    Paula D.

    Clean sites and friendly staff. Free showers was a plus. This is my first time at a KOA and overall a great stay. We requested a buddy site and got one, but not with a swing and covered table as advertised. Oh well. Nice stay. Caverns were amazing!! I'll be back!

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    David B.

    This is a nice little campground near Carlsbad. I stayed three nights. Location wise, it is great. It's near several natural areas, state parks and about 40 minutes from Carlsbad National Park and an additional 30 or so to Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Additionally, it is around 20 minutes from both Carlsbad and Artesia. The grounds are well kept, and my cabin was clean and cozy. The showers and other facilities were great after a hard day hiking. The workers were extremely friendly and accommodating. There was a stray cat around who had been abandoned by the road that the campground took in, fed and took care of, which was nice. The cat simply hung around and wasn't a bother to any one. This was my first time in a KOA and it was a great one. I would recommend this location to any one and would stay again if I took another vacation to this area.

    Ed M.

    This was a great place for a stop in Carlsbad, NM. Pulled in, checked in and a real nice guy escorted us to our site. The sites in this place are gravel and wide open. Not that many shade trees to speak of but it was clean and neat. But let me tell y'all about some dust!!! Very dry and dusty here. I'm not complaining, I am just setting the picture. The KOA was convenient to town, the lake and to the caverns. When coming to Carlsbad, think about staying here.

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    Trav C.

    I was pleasantly surprised by this place. At first it seemed cheesy, but my two teenagers and I enjoyed the place. It's about 55 minutes or so from Carlsbad Caverns National Park and still close to the city of Carlsbad. Stores like Walmart aren't too far away in case you need something. We camped in the covered tent area with water + electricity. It also has a grill AND a fire pit. There's a restaurant on site but I can't speak for it since we didn't try it. The little on site store has some odds & ends but expect to pay almost double for that convenience. We did use the washer & dryers and they were sufficient. The staff is friendly and there's always someone around - which helps keep things safer. If this type of experience is up your alley, I have no qualms recommending it. Even my kids say that they'd stay again. My only main suggestion would be to improve the Wi-Fi. That wasn't an issue for us. Verizon came in with a full strength LTE four bar signal here. Having said that, we had a great stay here. PS: Got to speak a bit with Megan the Colorado ski instructor in the white Prius with the Yakima cargo container. Hope to run into her again one day.

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    If you are traveling with children, there are a lot of things for children to do including a large rec recenter, giant chess and checkers.

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    Not a lot here. Staff are friendly and helpful. Great for a night stay. Lots of stickers you have to watch out for when you walk.

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    It's located centrally in between Carlsbad Caverns, probably the reason you came here, and Roswell New Mexico.

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    Carlsbad Rv Park & Campgrounds

    Carlsbad Rv Park & Campgrounds

    3.4(61 reviews)
    18.4 mi

    During the process of getting a site we asked for a site near the bathrooms for are convenience. We…read morewere then given site number 1, which is right next to the bathrooms. Now that is what you call service! We pulled into our site and hooked everything up, and everything worked well. The site was level which is really convenient seeing how we don't like rolling around in the middle of the night from not being level. They then gave us a key card for the bathrooms and when I went to go use the facilities those bathrooms were JAW-DROPPING! I've never seen such nice bathrooms from a RV park in my life! Later I hiked Guadalupe Peak and when I got back I was dusty and dirty, so I took a shower, and it was the single handily the best shower of my life. We have a Trailmanor pop up camper and what we think to be an employee came by and started complimenting our camper. Let me tell you he was just one of the nicest guys I've ever met. This was just a great place to stay, and I highly recommend it. No doubt about it I'm coming back!

    We called this park enroute to Carlsbad to check availability and possibility of being near the…read morebathhouse since we're in a travel van. The staff was helpful in fulfilling our request and very friendly upon check-in even though they are experiencing staffing shortages. We had asked about local Mexican Restaurants and a list was provided, and their suggestion was EXCELLENT (Taqueria Jalisco). We were assigned to site #6 which is a spacious gravel & stone pull-through with full hook-up. The bathhouse was clean and air conditioned, but we had to beat the workers coming home to the hot water. The Carlsbad Caverns National Park is just 24 miles / 30 minutes away. We were here for 3 nights and very pleased with our stay.

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    Mile 10 Dispersed Camping - Texas is nearby as well to Mile 10. Overall, this campground was great for exploring 2 national parks in the area.

    Mile 10 Dispersed Camping

    4.0(1 review)
    15.8 mi

    This Mile 10 Dispersed Campground was one of the most secluded and quiet "off the beaten path"…read moreplaces I have ever seen. But...for those interested in getting out in nature in almost the middle of nowhere, then this spot is for you. Well actually, for those adventurers exploring the Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains area...then this campground is sufficient. Let me explain a little more about Mile 10 Campground. I discovered it on the trusty app on my phone called Campendium. And as I have mentioned countless times, Campdendium is an absolute MUST download for those enthusiasts interested in sleeping in the great outdoors rather than paying up for a hotel/motel/lodge. This Campendium is ideal for those on a limited budget. And Campendium is also good for folks and tourists bringing their RV's/Campers...it assists in finding any campsite anywhere as long as you have internet connection on your phone. But...back to this Mile 10 Campground. I swear...wow...this place was one of the most desolate camping areas along my entire cross country road trip!!! When I reflect back on all the terrific outdoor campground spots that I frequented...this spot reminds me of loneliness. Pure loneliness, lol. That's okay though. It's actually good. I even stayed here on 2 consecutive evenings because it was so quiet and undisturbed, I knew I'd have no issue returning and finding availability after my day long hikes and explorations. So...I was guaranteed a place to set up my tent...without having to pay a fee so that I can enjoy truly being in the middle, in the heart of the southwestern desert!!! And that's what I genuinely appreciated about Mile 10. If you want to feel the ultimate true essence for the desert, this campground is right up your alley!!! Here are some important details from Mile 10 Campground... - When I arrived it was just simply choosing a spot and then good to go. No need to pay any money or fill out a form for my camping. I parked my car in front of my tenting section and that was it. - This area was absolutely big enough to accommodate trailers and RV's. - During my time here on both evenings there were other campers staying on the grounds as well...but certainly enough space to be far away from each other. - There were no rules or regulations. Although it was so hot during summer, I was still able to barbecue using charcoal. - I swear...the surroundings here were pure desert. Wait till you see my photos, lol. The main reason for me coming to Mile 10 right on the border of Texas and New Mexico was because of the easy accessibility for sleeping overnight while exploring Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains National Parks. For two national parks being so conveniently located next to each other, I used Mile 10 as my "home base" at night before returning to both parks the following days...ultimately I spent 3 full days. Another good aspect was the city of Carlsbad, New Mexico being situated right nearby. If I needed gas, supplies or just real food in Carlsbad, all it took was about a 25 mile drive or so to get back to civilization. Actually, when I was here back in September on a Sunday...I headed back into Carlsbad and watched the NFL football games for the day before coming back to enjoy more of the parks. In the end...Mile 10 had great elements to it. One thing...there weren't any vault toilets here. So when I had to go...I just went. Obviously...showers and or running water were non-existent. This Mile 10 was pure isolation. Mile 10 is located right off Highways 62 and 180 depending on which direction your coming from. From the picture you'll see, I literally saw a sign from the road stating "Mile 10" and I turned onto the campgrounds. It was that convenient. The road entering was gravel but nothing difficult for my midsize car. And if anyone cares...this entire region along Highways 62 and 180 had reasonable camping spots if you decide not to choose Mile 10. Just plug away at other locations on Campendium. I'll list a few other campgrounds nearby.... - Chosa Campground - Sunset Reef Campground - Parks Ranch Campground - Camp Washington Ranch - White's City RV Park - Fence Canyon Overall, if Mile 10 isn't your preference...you can try a list of those. Lastly, not having to pay a fee to stay and knowing I'd have no problems reserving or getting a campsite here put me at ease during my time in this national parks part of the country. I was more than happy with Mile 10. I happily recommend it. Ultimately...this campground just gave me time and opportunities to appreciate the simpler things in life including even looking up at the stars at night. I am the most casual, blue collar person you'll ever meet and this Mile 10 checked the box for me as a fulfilling overnight place to rest and relax.

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    Mile 10 Dispersed Camping - Just enjoying the great outdoors in the heart of the southwestern desert.

    Just enjoying the great outdoors in the heart of the southwestern desert.

    Mile 10 Dispersed Camping - Lol, gotta have a picture with the Mile 10 sign. It was so deserted here.

    Lol, gotta have a picture with the Mile 10 sign. It was so deserted here.

    Mile 10 Dispersed Camping - I found a spot, parked my car and set up my tent at Mile 10. Look at how secluded this campsite was!

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    I found a spot, parked my car and set up my tent at Mile 10. Look at how secluded this campsite was!

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