Carlsbad RV Park & Campground

4301 National Parks Hwy., Carlsbad, NM 88220

575-885-6333 / 888-878-7275

5758856333888-878-7275

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GPS: 32.3655,-104.236

Carlsbad RV Park & Campground is located at 4301 National Parks Hwy., Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220 with a total of 144 campsites. Before your trip to Carlsbad RV Park & Campground, check out website at http://www.carlsbadrvpark.com/ or contact them through 575-885-6333 / 888-878-7275 to know their nightly rates and available discounts.

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude)

32.3655, -104.236

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude) 32.3655, -104.236

Amenities

Hookups 50 Amp 30 Amp 20 Amp water sewer Full Hookups
Connectivity wifi
Recreation playground swimming pool
Site Amenities big rig picnic table pull thru
Facilities dump station laundry restrooms
Discount Clubs Escapees Good Sam
Pets pets

Overview of Carlsbad RV Park & Campground


Last Price Paid: $52

Reported by Joe on 05.22.2022

Longest RV Reported: 42 feet (Fifth Wheel)

Reported by Cindy & Cristal F on 5.5.2022

Number of Sites:

144

Elevation:

3,182 ft / 969 m

Tent Camping:

Yes

Reviews of Carlsbad RV Park & Campground

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  • Compared to the others we saw nearby, this is a 5 star resort.

    Reviewed 22/5/2022

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    Nightly rate: $52

    Days stayed: 2

    Site number: H17

    $52.50 less 10% AAA discount. Large park, but was not crowded when we were there. They very nicely put us in a FHU site although I had only asked for W/E saying our size was too long for their other sites. It was level and there were 2 sewer hookups either more front or rear of the site. The row we were on had nice green grass betwee...more$52.50 less 10% AAA discount. Large park, but was not crowded when we were there. They very nicely put us in a FHU site although I had only asked for W/E saying our size was too long for their other sites. It was level and there were 2 sewer hookups either more front or rear of the site. The row we were on had nice green grass between sites. Several small dog areas with some grass our pup enjoyed. The rest of the park is gravel with a few trees. It seems to be very hard to keep things green around here. We did not use the laundry room but it had several machines at $3.50/load with an app you could use to pay. Friendly staff who are conscientious to make sure all is good for your stay. It’s about 30 minutes to the caverns. We did the cave earlier in the day and went back for the bats before sunset.

  • Wonderful

    Reviewed 11/5/2022

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    Nightly rate: $50

    Days stayed: 2

    Site number: C5

    Can not say enough good things about this park. Super friendly, large sites, very very clean. Nice indoor pool and facilities. ADDED benefit! There is a fabulous RV sales and repair right next door. We discovered problem while setting up and rv repair ordered and installed necessary part in two days. They were wonderful!

  • Very well run Park

    Reviewed 8/5/2022

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    Days stayed: 2

    RV park was well maintained and we would definitely stay here again if in the area.

  • Convenient to the Caverns

    Reviewed 29/4/2022

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    Nightly rate: $48

    Days stayed: 2

    Site number: 36

    Most urban RV parks are glorified parking lots. The sites in this park are right next to each other, but there are trees and enough space to park and have a picnic table so it's a bit roomier than most.The staff was very friendly and helpful, the park was clean and it's very convenient to the Caverns and the Living Desert Museum Sta...moreMost urban RV parks are glorified parking lots. The sites in this park are right next to each other, but there are trees and enough space to park and have a picnic table so it's a bit roomier than most.The staff was very friendly and helpful, the park was clean and it's very convenient to the Caverns and the Living Desert Museum State Park.

  • Beautiful Bathrooms

    Reviewed 9/3/2022

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    Nightly rate: $43

    Days stayed: 2

    Site number: A7

    Yup you read that right. The bathrooms are better than most houses. Thoughtfully done to accommodate campers. The campground is pretty great too. Clean, spacious and friendly staff. Short drive to Carlsbad Caverns. Best in the area.

  • Older but, very nice!

    Reviewed 6/1/2022

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    Nightly rate: $53

    Days stayed: 3

    Site number: D14

    Arrival - Super easy; the ladies inside were standing by for our arrival.Tips - Arrive before 6pm, they lock the gate.Favorites - Staff, upgrades in progress, levelness of sites, new cable TV system, WiFi (2G and 5G), indoor pool for the kiddos, parks near by (Park on the Pecos was great!), the City of Carlsbad, access to the C...moreArrival - Super easy; the ladies inside were standing by for our arrival.Tips - Arrive before 6pm, they lock the gate.Favorites - Staff, upgrades in progress, levelness of sites, new cable TV system, WiFi (2G and 5G), indoor pool for the kiddos, parks near by (Park on the Pecos was great!), the City of Carlsbad, access to the Caverns and Guadalupe NPs. They also employ several discount programs for military, veterans, Good Same etc so, don't forget to ask. Cleanliness of park was very appreciated as well. Negatives - While the staff is absolutely fantastic, I would like to see them employ and online reservation system, sometimes it's just not feasible to call. Some highway noise but, not too bad.

  • Older park but worked just fine

    Reviewed 1/12/2021

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    Nightly rate: $55

    Days stayed: 2

    Site number: D2

    Ok so this is an older rv park. Its a little rough around the edges but they are remodeling the bathrooms, and the laundry room is great. The employees here are as nice as can be. From the time I called to book, and at check-in they were exceptionally nice. This worked out great for us to go to Carlsbad Caverns (which were phe...moreOk so this is an older rv park. Its a little rough around the edges but they are remodeling the bathrooms, and the laundry room is great. The employees here are as nice as can be. From the time I called to book, and at check-in they were exceptionally nice. This worked out great for us to go to Carlsbad Caverns (which were phenomenal) I would definitely stay here again

  • Great staff

    Reviewed 10/9/2021

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    Nightly rate: $25

    Days stayed: 1

    Site number: O2

    The staff were great. We tent/car camped one night. The laundry room has all new machines and the bathrooms are getting ready to be renovated. This is a former KOA and is going through some improvements. Yes, there is road noise, but it’s next to a major road. The grounds were very well maintained and clean. The office staff were v...moreThe staff were great. We tent/car camped one night. The laundry room has all new machines and the bathrooms are getting ready to be renovated. This is a former KOA and is going through some improvements. Yes, there is road noise, but it’s next to a major road. The grounds were very well maintained and clean. The office staff were very helpful and willing to work with us. It is obvious that they are making improvements and take pride in what they are doing.

  • Amenities were not worth the ridiculous price& the showers/restrooms were gross

    Reviewed 10/8/2021

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    Nightly rate: $55

    Days stayed: 4

    Wanted to like this place because the staff was super accomodating and nice and they have some grass sites, but I am not sure how this place gets such good ratings. This place is way overpriced for the amenities which need serious updating.- You get bamboozled by the clean check-in, store & laundry, and then you see the rest of the...moreWanted to like this place because the staff was super accomodating and nice and they have some grass sites, but I am not sure how this place gets such good ratings. This place is way overpriced for the amenities which need serious updating.- You get bamboozled by the clean check-in, store & laundry, and then you see the rest of the place.- Their "sparkling clean" showers/restrooms were so gross and trough style so you would be showering in someone else's grime even with flip flops.- The cable was spotty and kept going in and out from clear to pixelated most of the time.- Couldn't play horseshoes because they were missing 2 horseshoes.- Couldn't play cornhole because they were missing a beanbag.- The laundry room was super clean, but it was $7 ($3.50 each) to do a load.- The pool was very outdated & super loud if any kids were in it (it echoes because it is indoors and you can't hold a conversation).- The pool is cold even though they say it is heated. It is okay to put your feet and legs in for a quick cool off, but you can't swim in it long. They set it at 80 degrees and there is no sun to counteract the cold because it is indoors. The proper temperature for the elderly and children is from 84 to 94 degrees. 80 Degrees is for competitive swimmers to keep them chilled and stimulated. I wonder if the managers have ever swum in the pool to see how cold it really is.The pool was the only reason we booked this park so we wasted 3 nights here and paid almost $55 a night for a parking spot. The staff, grass sites, the trees, & good wifi gives this the extra star otherwise it would be a one-star based on the pool & amenities. Overall, we would not recommend this place if you want to use the facilities. If you are just passing through and need a night I would not recommend it either because it is so overpriced (there is BLM land all around the caverns for an overnighter).

  • Great stop on our way to the Caverns

    Reviewed 17/6/2021

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    Nightly rate: $35

    Days stayed: 1

    Site number: A5

    This park is relatively convenient to what this small town in NM has to offer, and on the side of town towards the Caverns. Our site had some trees to east and west, which helped with the oppressive heat we were working against. Dump station was available to the front right of the office (facing the building). Reservations were made...moreThis park is relatively convenient to what this small town in NM has to offer, and on the side of town towards the Caverns. Our site had some trees to east and west, which helped with the oppressive heat we were working against. Dump station was available to the front right of the office (facing the building). Reservations were made the morning of our arrival, as is our norm for road trips... we never like to box ourselves into travel plans in the face of daily fluidity. Wi-fi was good, with a repeater right behind our trailer. Park was quiet for our night's sleep (discounting our A/C running in nearly continuous mode). Bath/shower facilities were OK, but we did not use them to be able assess their function. As noted in another review, site/park was gravel.

  • Bare bones landscaping but nice park

    Reviewed 12/5/2021

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    Nightly rate: $55

    Days stayed: 3

    Site number: L4

    Check-in was great without reservations. I asked for a site with good wifi reception since I had to work. This put me in a new section of the park which was a gravel lot with a picnic table and full hookups, including cable. There is an older section behind the office with mature trees but I am not sure of the hook up access. I w...moreCheck-in was great without reservations. I asked for a site with good wifi reception since I had to work. This put me in a new section of the park which was a gravel lot with a picnic table and full hookups, including cable. There is an older section behind the office with mature trees but I am not sure of the hook up access. I was near the highway during the day which was loud with road noise but did not disturb my sleep. Facilities were clean. Laundry was expensive at $3.50 per wash and dry. Outside of main part of town by about a mile or two. site was not exactly level but was close.

  • Peacefull, secure, and very friendly.

    Reviewed 11/4/2021

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    Days stayed: 30

    Site number: D7

    Traveled to a small town near Carlsbad for work. Chose this place for the gated area and key card gate. Overall a nice place to stay for work or just to get off the road for a bit. RV was here during the big Texas freeze while I was at home but the camp ground never lost electricity. Has a heated indoor pool. The park owner was beyond ...moreTraveled to a small town near Carlsbad for work. Chose this place for the gated area and key card gate. Overall a nice place to stay for work or just to get off the road for a bit. RV was here during the big Texas freeze while I was at home but the camp ground never lost electricity. Has a heated indoor pool. The park owner was beyond friendly and helpful. Communication was one of the highest of all the places I’ve stayed. Would highly recommend staying here as I will again.

  • Road Noise

    Reviewed 4/4/2021

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    Days stayed: 5

    The road noise is a problem. Loud vehicles all hours of the night. Other than that a clean and friendly park.

  • Run down, front desk doesn’t seem too enthused to work here

    Reviewed 27/3/2021

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    Nightly rate: $42

    Days stayed: 3

    Site number: 13

    Not a very nice park, it may have been decent 20+ years ago. The one upside was a nice laundry facility. Other wise tiny gravel sites wedged in next to your neighbors, maybe you’d get a picnic table. No fire pits or chairs. Certainly not worth the high price of $42.66 a night that’s with my AAA discount for a run down town like Carlsba...moreNot a very nice park, it may have been decent 20+ years ago. The one upside was a nice laundry facility. Other wise tiny gravel sites wedged in next to your neighbors, maybe you’d get a picnic table. No fire pits or chairs. Certainly not worth the high price of $42.66 a night that’s with my AAA discount for a run down town like Carlsbad in a run down RV park. I ended up leaving to go to nearby Horseshow Creek RV Park. With their weekly rate it came to $29 a night. This is definitely the kind of place you pass through, no need to stay long. Also for that price I was only in a partial hookup site that maybe hadn’t been used in awhile, it took awhile to run the brown orange rust out of the water! Full hookup sites were like $55 totally not worth it.

  • Satisfactory place to stay in Carlsbad area, right next to busy highway

    Reviewed 15/3/2021

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    Nightly rate: $50

    Days stayed: 2

    Site number: M1

    Very nicely configured roomy spots with picnic table and extra parking space. Try to get location behind the office because these have trees and less highway traffic noise. Bathrooms/showers are clean. This park has security gate which closes 8pm, they give you an electronic card for access.

  • A convenient park for visiting Carlsbad Caverns with FHUs

    Reviewed 15/1/2017

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    Nightly rate: $37

    Days stayed: 3

    Site number: 4A

    RV Parks in this area are not the best. This appears to be the nicest one. While the park is all gravel, it is landscape some with various colored stone and paver patios with a picnic table. There are both 30 and 50 amp sites. Water pressure is strong so you need a regulator. Electric was good. The sites are all level and have yo...moreRV Parks in this area are not the best. This appears to be the nicest one. While the park is all gravel, it is landscape some with various colored stone and paver patios with a picnic table. There are both 30 and 50 amp sites. Water pressure is strong so you need a regulator. Electric was good. The sites are all level and have your average spacing. Roads are wide. We were greeted nicely by the girl in the office, checked in, and escorted to our site immediately. We were put in a very long pull through set up for two units. No one was placed behind any of us parked in these three sites. As with all the parks in the oil field areas, there are workers, but they are grouped together as we have found in each park. The park is very quiet. We didn't check out any of the amenities but they do have a small camp store, gift shop, and heated inside pool. Park does have WiFi but was too slow to use. Our Verizon hotspot worked well. We would stay here again if in the area.

  • A vortex of ethereal and abstract nature

    Reviewed 7/4/2015

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    Nightly rate: $39

    Days stayed: 1

    Site number: B1

    "How can I help you?" she asked, with a smile I'll note."My name's Nathan, I had a reservation for tonight.""Hmm, Nathan, Nathan..." she shuffles through some papers and then looks on her computer screen. "Yeah, here you are. What can I do for you?""Just wanted to check on in."She looks at me with a puzzled smirk. "Well...more"How can I help you?" she asked, with a smile I'll note."My name's Nathan, I had a reservation for tonight.""Hmm, Nathan, Nathan..." she shuffles through some papers and then looks on her computer screen. "Yeah, here you are. What can I do for you?""Just wanted to check on in."She looks at me with a puzzled smirk. "Well, they don't have to be out of there site until noon."It was only 10am. Kind of early to show up, I admit, but I was just coming from nearby Guadalupe Mountains National Park and we were only staying in town after our van was acting funky the day before and wanted to have everything checked out.On the other hand, there were tons of open spots, and I wasn't sure why we needed to wait for any one in particular."Let me finish up here," she continued, "then I'll go back there and see if your site is ready."I nodded and said thank you, and walked back outside. From the vista that was the driver side seat of my van I could see, indeed, that many spots were ready for us to pull in and set up for one night. Daylight was burning, and I had a long list of things to do in Carlsbad before we got out of that town as quickly as possible on our way West to much better, not particularly bigger, places.I waited about 25 minutes. I don't like to bother people, especially when they have the ability to tell me to leave and I need a campsite for the night.She comes out of the office. She gets in a golf cart and drives to the back where all of the sites are. She returns a few minutes later, so I hop out of my van and follow her in.She's chatting with a full-time resident about payments or something. When she's done, I approach."Any luck?""What are you looking to get lucky about?" she asks."Just hoping we could get into our spot so I could get some stuff taken care of, I've got some van--" she's not interested, I stop talking."Yeah I still have some more to do up here then I'll go and check."I return to the van. At this point my kids and dog are all being pretty loud playing at the playground, the dog is barking because she neither wants to sit in the van with me nor be leashed up at the playground. I mention this because, well, it would be hard to miss us, all of that noise, the 31' Airstream blocking up the entrance. I'm getting frustrated. I know that if I go in and ask again, and she can't take the two minutes to look around the corner and tell us to go park somewhere, that I'll probably lose it and we'll end up needing to find somewhere else, somewhere even worse, than this place.So my lady goes in and talks to her. Upon returning, she informs me, "Apparently she," referring to the woman at the front desk, "didn't know we were waiting..."Baffled, I could suddenly care less, I just want to get into our spot. I go inside, pay, nothing extra for the population of 6 we've got (which is very nice), and she tells me she'll be out to lead me to our site, KOA-style. Ten minutes later, no golf cart for her to lead me in, she comes out and I assure her I can follow the map and park in the pull through.This is the experience which sets the entire tone for my day. I end up hating Carlsbad, the garbage everywhere, the teenagers driving around in SUVs yelling homophobic slurs out the window at an old man as he crosses the street slightly too slowly for their liking. The Ford dealership that ripped me off and left me with few other options but to sign a credit card receipt in exchange for my keys. When I finally make it back to the park that night, it's quiet. The main road is right there, but the noise isn't too much. Our site is decent, for an "RV parking lot", gravel but groomed, and there's no trash in the park itself. It seems like many of the RVs are permanent residents, but no one is loud or weird or creepy. I wouldn't have cared if they were, but perhaps others will find that information useful. There's a game room with video games that actually work, a nice pool table. The wifi works just okay if you're near the office, and not at all from our spot in B1. My lady's phone, an iPhone 4 that doesn't have access I guess to LTE, works really well, but our MyFi and my iPhone 6 on LTE was registering 3 bars but more or less not working at all. A vortex of ethereal and abstract nature, you ask? Yes, yes I do think so.In the long run, this is a pretty standard, if not better than average RV park, and the staff was nice enough if a bit thick with that whole checkin process. I won't blame them for the rest of Carlsbad, and I have only myself to blame for not figuring out a better plan than a private RV park, but alas, I cannot for the life of me imagine a reason I'll ever come back to this corner of New Mexico, other than to pass through with little more than a wave goodbye.

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