RV Parks in Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico

Carlsbad Caverns National Park, 23 miles from Carlsbad, New Mexico, includes 116 majestic caves, many suitable for sightseers of all skill levels. The stunning 8.2-acre Big Room is partly wheelchair accessible, while the Hall of the White Giant offers more difficult crawling tours through tight passages. Besides cave tours, other activities available in the park include hiking and watching hordes of bats fly from the caverns at dusk.

Carlsbad RV Park & Campground

Carlsbad RV Park & Campground has free wireless Internet, an indoor heated pool and pet-friendly accommodations. Most camping and RV sites are shaded and include sewage and electric hookups and potable water. Carlsbad RV Park also features something most RV campgrounds don't: an RV service center right next door. If your recreational vehicle starts acting up on the trip to Carlsbad Caverns, this is the park for you.

Carlsbad RV Park and Campground
4301 National Parks Highway
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 885-6333
carlsbadrvpark.com/

Carlsbad KOA

In addition to full hookups, free wireless Internet and cable TV, the Carlsbad KOA features deluxe accommodations not offered at many RV parks. There is a huge community room and you can have meals delivered directly to your campsite. There is also a pool, a hot tub, a laundry facility and a fenced dog park. As an added bonus, the Carlsbad KOA offers free firetruck rides during parts of the season. Bikes are also available for rent.

Carlsbad KOA
2 Manthei Road, Highway 285
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(800) 562-9109
koa.com/where/NM/31164/

Artesia RV Park and Storage

With a spacious entrance and large pull-through sites, Artesia RV Park is a convenient destination for RVs of any size. The park features outdoor grills, covered picnic tables, free wireless Internet and clean laundry facilities and bathrooms. Pets are welcome to use the park's large dog park. The park's owner also resides on-site.

Artesia RV Park & Storage
201 W. Hermosa Dr.
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-6184
artesiarvpark.net/

Resources

National Parks Service: Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Article Written By Isaiah David

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