The best desert campgrounds near Carlsbad, New Mexico

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping adventures in the United States! If you're craving a desert getaway near Carlsbad, New Mexico, we've got you covered. With over 227 options specifically tailored to your desert terrain preference, you'll find the perfect spot to soak up the sun and explore the unique beauty of the desert landscape. From affordable options starting at just $9 per night to campsites with top-notch amenities like cooking equipment, showers, and pet-friendly accommodations, we've got everything you need for a memorable camping experience. Be sure to check out our top-rated campsites, including Dusty Rabbit Van Life (53 reviews), A True Cold War Relic..Missile Silo (51 reviews), and Desenrascanco Camp (46 reviews). So whether you're into climbing, paddling, or whitewater paddling, get ready to embark on an unforgettable desert camping adventure with Hipcamp!

Top-rated campgrounds near Carlsbad

Lincoln National Forest

1. Lincoln National Forest

92%

(31)

386 sites · Twin Forks, New Mexico

Lincoln National Forest is a delight for the senses! Gaze upon cacti, smell the spruce at the top of the Sierra Blanca mountains, and feel the cool water on your skin relaxing at Sitting Bull Falls. With a range of elevation comes a range of activities; trails for both beginner and experienced hikers or hop on your horse and explore Dog Canyon Trail that traverses up over 2,000 feet (gnarly!). Camping is cushy and available year round, allowing you to experience the vast array of wildflowers at Bluff Springs in the springtime, or surf the snow in the winter at Ski Apache. With scenic mountain views, ranger programs to brush up on the area, and easy access to the town of Ruidoso, Lincoln is a mountain lovers dream without the crowds!

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Guadalupe Mountains National Park

2. Guadalupe Mountains National Park

98%

(40)

54 sites · Dell City, Texas

Camp within view of Texas’s tallest peaks in the Guadalupe Mountains.

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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping adventures in the United States! If you're craving a desert getaway near Carlsbad, New Mexico, we've got you covered. With over 227 options specifically tailored to your desert terrain preference, you'll find the perfect spot to soak up the sun and explore the unique beauty of the desert landscape. From affordable options starting at just $9 per night to campsites with top-notch amenities like cooking equipment, showers, and pet-friendly accommodations, we've got everything you need for a memorable camping experience. Be sure to check out our top-rated campsites, including Dusty Rabbit Van Life (53 reviews), A True Cold War Relic..Missile Silo (51 reviews), and Desenrascanco Camp (46 reviews). So whether you're into climbing, paddling, or whitewater paddling, get ready to embark on an unforgettable desert camping adventure with Hipcamp!

Top-rated campgrounds near Carlsbad

Lincoln National Forest

1. Lincoln National Forest

92%

(31)

386 sites · Twin Forks, New Mexico

Lincoln National Forest is a delight for the senses! Gaze upon cacti, smell the spruce at the top of the Sierra Blanca mountains, and feel the cool water on your skin relaxing at Sitting Bull Falls. With a range of elevation comes a range of activities; trails for both beginner and experienced hikers or hop on your horse and explore Dog Canyon Trail that traverses up over 2,000 feet (gnarly!). Camping is cushy and available year round, allowing you to experience the vast array of wildflowers at Bluff Springs in the springtime, or surf the snow in the winter at Ski Apache. With scenic mountain views, ranger programs to brush up on the area, and easy access to the town of Ruidoso, Lincoln is a mountain lovers dream without the crowds!

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

Guadalupe Mountains National Park