- Carlsbad Caverns National Park
The best RV parks in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, NM
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Travel RV-friendly roads through Carlsbad Caverns to underground kingdoms and nightly bat colony sightings.
The best RV parks in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, NM
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Haley
1 week ago
16 ft car
With pets
Wes’s campsite is awesome! It’s in an incredible location, I got there after dark and woke up to the most insane view. Its well marked and easy to find, and I felt safe with the locked gate.
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Rex
2 weeks ago
24 ft Class C
The park is new and currently has 12 full hook-up sites, with more being constructed.
There are animal sculptures and elegant lighting, a laundry house with two top-load washers, two dryers, a detergent machine and change machine. The owner, Jay, is as nice as his park.
And the best part is, it is waaay out there.
About 9 miles from Dell City (Pop 220, with a small "grocery" and a couple small restaurants.
I think I saw one or two places for gas/diesel.
At $30/night, $175/week, it is a bargain.
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David
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Just south of Guadeloupe National Park and its peaks. Beautiful. Others have mentioned Hwy 62 noise, which is "always there," but not a real detriment to the desert experience. Basically we loved the site/experience. Wes was very helpful in advance of our stay. I would say that I may not understand the fire ban. I do "fire ecology," and at that site, if folks bring their own firewood, I see little chance for problem even with high wind. There were even some decent fire pits already built. But people with more local knowledge would know way better. For future campers, the entrance gate may be a challenge. I work at a federal site where fence gates may have 3-4 different locks that reflect different users. At Good Guad I think I counted 16-17 locks at the gate. Maybe all necessary?? Don't know. I do know it would be confusing for many folks. So Wes, maybe provide a little more info to campers on what to expect at the gate?
Overall a GREAT night! Wes helped us in advance about arrival time, reservation, etc. Very clean sites. Totally recommend it. If you find trash from previous campers, pick it up.
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John
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
The camp is right off the highway in a beautiful location. It has an amazing view of the surrounding location and Guadalupe Peak and provided an incredible sunset/sunrise experience. It was the perfect combination of feeling private and remote while still being right outside the National Park. I highly recommend this spot and will be saving for future trips.
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Hanni
December 2025
16 ft car
Beautiful location- nothing like sunrise & sunset with El Capitan in view. Glad we arrived pre-sunset which is definitely recommended. Better views than BLM land nearby. We hiked Guadalupe peak and drive was <20 min in total.
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Michael
November 2025
Tent
Beautiful spot with great views of the mountains. Campsite had exactly what we needed to clear a spot for our tent.
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Jordan
November 2025
16 ft car
With pets
Great spot to for a an overnight or two of visiting the nearby National Parks. The picnic tables were spaced far enough away so you didn’t feel close to any neighbors. Was clean and exactly what we needed.
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November 2025
Tent
This site is right off the highway, but it feel remote with open skies and views of El Capitan and Guadalupe Peak. The sunsets are unreal and we enjoyed our stay out here away from the crowds.
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Faith
November 2025
14 ft campervan
Loved staying here. The space is thoughtfully set up, feels welcoming, and both the grounds and restroom were very clean. The mountain views are beautiful, and the host was very accommodating.
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Brandon
November 2025
Tent
Great spot! Highly recommend if you can't get a spot at the park. Highly recommend a vehicle with some clearance if going here.
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Sarah
November 2025
16 ft car
Great directions, helpful staff, wonderful views, super quiet and dark.
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Priscila
November 2025
Tent
Had the best experience! We had the campground by ourself and felt safe! I love the views of the Guadalupe Mountains and how close we were to the park. Did hear the noise of cars passing by on the highway but it helped me fall asleep so I didn’t mind.
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Gerhard Alan
November 2025
16 ft travel trailer
Beautiful, clean and orderly location. Very remote but that is part of the charm
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Stacy
October 2025
25 ft travel trailer
With pets
Nice park. Clean. Laundry and the single bath house were very clean.
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Daniel
October 2025
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Tricia
October 2025
15 ft toy hauler
With kids
It’s a great camping spot and beautiful location. We had a wonderful night. The area was just as described. I would highly recommend!
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Michael
October 2025
16 ft pop-up camper
With pets
Absolutely loved this land and will without question return!! Wes was a fantastic host and fielded all my messages beautifully!!
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Austin
October 2025
Tent
Amazing views of El Capitan and surrounding landscapes. Very private and secluded, the stars were breathtaking.
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Lisa
October 2025
Tent
What an awesome location to relax, walk and take beautiful photos. If I lived closer, I think I would regularly go for a couple days just to enjoy the scenery.
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Tony
October 2025
15 ft travel trailer
Mountain View RV Park is a great RV park. Jay was a great owner and host.
The site was a nice size. The bathroom and shower was very nice and clean. The laundry room was very nice and clean. The view from the RV park was nice as well.
I will stay at Mountain View RV park again when I am in the area.
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86 ratings · 65 reviews
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· December 2025
Amazing
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Stewart W.
13 reviews
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· December 2025
Really well kept!! Super pretty here. Rangers are really kind and helpful. I cannot recommend enough to take the natural entrance if you are able to. Also there are bathrooms on the bottom level of the caverns near The Big Room:)
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Jessica S.
4 reviews
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· November 2025
Spectacular
Spectacular walk through the Big Room of the Cavern. We took the self guided tour using the elevator just today - 30 November 2025. There was plenty to Oooh and Ahhhh about. Path was very smooth and we had it almost to ourselves. It was worth the trip. As it was so chilly , we did not seek out any of the nearby hikes but there were many. We could easily spend several days here.
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Karen R.
7 reviews
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· November 2025
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Mike T.
15 reviews
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· November 2025
Loved the bats
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Grace A.
14 reviews
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· October 2025
Great park I've been 3 times. Going to take my daughter when she's a bit old.
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Rachel W.
2 reviews
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· October 2025
Fascinating cave/national park. We visited during the month of February and although it was cold and rainy, the cave, of course, was dry and comfortable. Definitely not a weather dependent adventure. We stayed at an Rv park. Not our favorite way to camp, but it was located well
James J.
12 reviews
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· October 2025
Get a reservation and don't risk it! We saw people arrive at 2:31pm, with the last entry at 2:30pm, and they weren't allowed in. Take your time down there. Bring plain water with you, and wear comfortable shoes.
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Andres A.
17 reviews
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· October 2025
Wow what can I say. So unique. But for me it’s the woods 😁
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Kim B.
14 reviews
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· October 2025
This is an epic visit! Be prepared for sore legs. 🤣
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J V.
18 reviews
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· September 2025
Time management
Plan a few hours if you are hiking down. Otherwise, the elevator is a great alternative.
Brian M.
8 reviews
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· September 2025
Super cool caves they were so big and so many different sites to see within
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Chelsea O.
13 reviews
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· September 2025
More like Carlsbaddie
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Shelby R.
19 reviews
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· September 2025
I plan to go again for the sunset and the bats, but even in the morning this was amazing!
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Ketta F.
26 reviews
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· September 2025
Impressive to see in person. Liked that we could explore at our own pace.
Jessica D.
33 reviews
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· August 2025
Go at dusk to see all the bats, it can get pretty crowded with tours
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Tristen B.
20 reviews
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· August 2025
Cool cave system. Didn’t see any bats.
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Ryan B.
17 reviews
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· August 2025
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Joseph H.
42 reviews
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· July 2025
Plan ahead! This park is busy and tours sell out
I recommend you buy your tour pass ahead of time as this National Park gets busy and cave tours can sell out! I visited the caves in March of 2023 and the caves were packed. I boondocked on BLM land near the park boundary the night before my early morning tour. (Use Hipcamp’s map layers to find BLM/NPS bounds for a free place to camp)
Julian B.
180 reviews
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· July 2025
The caverns are spectacular and a worthwhile trip. Remember to bring a jacket because it is chilly down there even when it’s hot on the surface. It’s a great escape from the heat.
Lori Jean R.
19 reviews
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· July 2025
The cave is amazing. The only thing you can do is explore in awe of all the amazing formations within the cave. If you were ever out that way, it is a must see.
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Joshua W.
12 reviews
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· July 2025
Great visit. Seeing the bats come out was cool.
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Charles S.
22 reviews
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· July 2025
Loved our visit!
Amanda C.
36 reviews
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· July 2025
Absolutely incredible. A must for anyone visiting the national parks
Mark F.
19 reviews
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· June 2025
Awesome place
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A A.
19 reviews
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· June 2025
Carlsbad Caverns and Bat Viewing
The hike into the cave was a lot longer than expected but overall was a great experience. They offer an elevator ride to get to the bottom for those that don’t want to/can’t hike their way there and many shortcuts. It was really neat being that deep into a cave and seeing what goes on under the surface. Highly recommend visiting and seeing the bats exit or enter the cave during sunset or sunrise hours.
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Daivey L.
5 reviews
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· June 2025
Hot but nice
It was so hot out but the cave was nice and cool. It was a nice walk with so many formations.
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Murphy A.
10 reviews
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· May 2025
Carlsbad Caverns were so cool and it was such a fun trip for my little family. The kiddos were troopers and our three year old ALMOST walked the whole way.
April C.
2 reviews
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· May 2025
Bigger than you’d think!!!
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Kris V.
54 reviews
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· May 2025
Amazing views and not too claustrophobic!
Sarah & Louie L.
20 reviews