The best camping near Carlsbad with wildlife watching

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping in the United States! If you're looking to get up close and personal with wildlife while camping near Carlsbad, New Mexico, we've got you covered. With over 270 options specifically tailored to wildlife watching in this area, you're sure to find the perfect spot. Prices start as low as $9 per night, with an average price of $23 per night. Looking for recommendations? Check out our top campsites with rave reviews: Camp Rio (95 reviews), Dusty Rabbit Van Life (53 reviews), and A True Cold War Relic..Missile Silo (51 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like toilets, cooking equipment, and campfires, and take part in activities such as exploring historic sites, biking, and whitewater paddling. Happy camping!

Top-rated campgrounds near Carlsbad

1. Brantley Lake State Park

27 sites · Happy Valley, New Mexico

Discover Brantley Lake State Park: A Haven for Water Sports and Camping.

2. Lincoln National Forest

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!

3. Guadalupe Mountains National Park

54 sites · Dell City, Texas

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

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping in the United States! If you're looking to get up close and personal with wildlife while camping near Carlsbad, New Mexico, we've got you covered. With over 270 options specifically tailored to wildlife watching in this area, you're sure to find the perfect spot. Prices start as low as $9 per night, with an average price of $23 per night. Looking for recommendations? Check out our top campsites with rave reviews: Camp Rio (95 reviews), Dusty Rabbit Van Life (53 reviews), and A True Cold War Relic..Missile Silo (51 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like toilets, cooking equipment, and campfires, and take part in activities such as exploring historic sites, biking, and whitewater paddling. Happy camping!

Top-rated campgrounds near Carlsbad

1. Brantley Lake State Park

27 sites · Happy Valley, New Mexico

Discover Brantley Lake State Park: A Haven for Water Sports and Camping.

2. Lincoln National Forest

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!

3. Guadalupe Mountains National Park

54 sites · Dell City, Texas

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

Public campgrounds near Carlsbad

Rocky Bay Primitive Campground

Rocky Bay Primitive Campground

13mi from Carlsbad · 1 site · in Brantley Lake State Park

The campground is next to Brantley Lake.

Limestone Campground

13mi from Carlsbad · 26 sites · Tents, RVs · in Brantley Lake State Park

Guadalupe Ranger District Dispersed Camping

Guadalupe Ranger District Dispersed Camping

38mi from Carlsbad · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Lincoln National Forest

Dog Canyon Campground

Dog Canyon Campground

45mi from Carlsbad · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Dog Canyon Group Campground

Dog Canyon Group Campground

45mi from Carlsbad · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Overlooking the park.

Pine Springs Campground

49mi from Carlsbad · 39 sites · Tents, RVs · in Guadalupe Mountains National Park

This campsite is a virtual wind tunnel! Make sure to anchor that tent well. The views at night are amazing though!

Pine Springs Group Campground

49mi from Carlsbad · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Nearby public parks

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Brantley Lake State Park

Brantley Lake State Park

Happy Valley, New Mexico

Lincoln National Forest

Lincoln National Forest

Twin Forks, New Mexico

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Dell City, Texas

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