Carlsbad KOA

Open All Year

Reserve: 800-562-9109

Info: 575-457-2000

2 Manthei Road, Highway 285

Carlsbad, NM 88220

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Check-in: 2:00 pm, Check-out: 11:00 am

Camper Rating 4.5 out of 5

Based on 1000 Reviews

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Oct 14, 2017

The only negative was the smell of the oil fields, extremely hard water, and highway noise. Other than those a very nice park with larger than normal sites. Clean batrooms/showers, huge laundromat, BBQ lunch and dinner available at additional cost very handy when you don't feel like cooking and tasty too!

Oct 14, 2017

Nice big location. People friendly. Poor cable and no wifi unless in their office.

Oct 14, 2017

Great place. Friendly people

Oct 14, 2017

Very nice facility. Only downside was the internet connection at your site. Was great if you went to the office area, though.

Oct 14, 2017

A friendly oasis in the desert.

Oct 13, 2017

This is one of the nicest KOAs we have stayed at and at a good rate. The showers and laundry facilities are by far the best. We had some issues and the staff were all very willing to work with us. I highly recommend taking advantage of their BBQ dinners - especially now that I know the sauce comes on the side! Only negative at all is their water - recommend using bottled for drinking and coffee.

Oct 13, 2017

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Carlsbad KOA - one of the best KOA campgrounds that we have stayed at. The staff was really nice, lots well kept and the Dog Park(s) was wonderful, nice grass and size. We will definitely recommend this KOA to our friends. Thanks Carlsbad KOA

Oct 13, 2017

Oct 12, 2017

This was the nicest KOA I have ever stayed at. Very clean and even has BBQ made on site and delivered !

Oct 11, 2017

We were only there for one night passing through, but the staff made us feel very welcome. The cabin, bathrooms, pool area were all very clean. The cabin beds were even comfortable and I honestly didn't expect that. We had a great nights sleep.

Oct 11, 2017

Very nice park, employees were very cordial. Confused on the BBQ menu offered for dinner, but nothing too bad.

Oct 11, 2017

Liked the cable and level site, but the bathrooms should be secure and have individual rooms, especially the men's. Check in went smoothly and park is convenient to Rt 285.

Oct 11, 2017

Oct 10, 2017

This the most well kept and cleanest KOA ever. The staff is friendly and very helpful. We like to stay at KOA when we travel because they are always a cut above all other campgrounds but Carlsbad is above all of them. Thanks for a great stay.

Oct 10, 2017

Quiet, RV sites are roomy, personnel were very helpful. The only thing was it was 20 - 25 miles out and away from anything. Good place to get some rest.

Oct 10, 2017

Everything was neat, clean and well cared for.

Oct 10, 2017

The cabin was great! The only complaint I have is we were expecting to order BBQ for dinner. The paper we received at check in said they took there last order at 6:15. We go up to the office to order the food at 5:30 and are told they are not taking any more orders. Very unprofessional to say one thing and then just decide to not take any more orders.

Oct 10, 2017

Bathrooms were super clean. KOA had cute quirks such as wooden aliens out front and metal sculptures around. You could tell the owners take pride in their campground. Only small issue was we tented and could hear a bunch of traffic at some times.

Oct 09, 2017

Best KOA we've used in years! Wish they were all like this!

Oct 09, 2017

Really enjoyed our stay! Nice sites, wonderful folks in the office, Donna was a hoot, and great BBQ. Nice to pull in, late afternoon, and have the option to order BBQ, delivered to your site. We will be back when we visit the area

Oct 09, 2017

Oct 08, 2017

Two adults, Class A motor home, Three night stay. Very nice sites with plenty of green space. Level site with crushed rock. Nothing to see in the towns of Carlsbad or Artesia. The RV park is off the highway far enough, so, no noise. Close to Carlsbad Caverns and the Living Desert attraction. Go to Rattle Snake Springs for a great picnic area...no snakes. Grills, Bathrooms. Tables.

Oct 08, 2017

Very well kept, nice wide drive thru sites. Grass at each site. BBQ dinner was wonderful and delivered to your site.

Oct 08, 2017

Quiet location, large sites, super clean park, very very clean bathrooms. We were there only overnight to go to the Caverns... it was a very easy stay, loads of room, very quick check in...would I stay there again....YES.... Thanks for having a wonderfully clean and spacious park!!! Their tag is "most beautiful park in NM"... I have stayed in others, and it has been the best in NM!

Oct 08, 2017

We came to this KOA in order to visit the UFO museum, the caverns, and the White Sands. The campground itself is very beautiful, well kept, and clean. They have trees and nice grassy areas. The dog park was very nice/large The KOA is in the middle of no where, gas up. The downsides would be that its 2.5 hrs from the sands, and 50 min from the caverns. However, 15 minutes from Carlsbad and Artesia

Oct 08, 2017

This was the nicest and cleanest koa we have ever stayed at. Super friendly staff. Extremely well maintained

Oct 08, 2017

Oct 07, 2017

This was the perfect place to come back to after a terrific day of exploring the Caverns. Your staff were incredibly helpful, kind, and considerate. We had a problem with the television that everyone tried to immediately fix for us, which was appreciated.

Oct 07, 2017

My husband has Alzheimer's and depends on the TV. Our cable didn't work at first but John came right away to check it. He couldn't fix it and got Mickey to help. Mickey was able to get the cable working that same day! Made my husband a happy camper! They showed that they care about others. If we come back that way, we'll stay there again!

Oct 07, 2017

The campground has the potential to be great. The lack of Cable and Wi-Fi were very disappointing. When paying $50.00 a night I expect more from a RV Park

Oct 07, 2017

Large park with wide roads. Sites were wide and more than long enough for our 38' motorhome plus toad. An ok meal can be ordered and delivered to site but cafe closes early evening. Nice laundry room with commercial size w/d. $2.50 or more for wash, ,.25/5 minutes dryer. Firewood $10 a bundle. Easy 15 - 20 min. drive into Carlsbad but Caverns are about 50 minutes away.

Oct 06, 2017

A lot of sand stickers. Surprised they don't use dolimite to get rid of them. And, very disappointed they didn't lower the American flag to honor all those people in Las Vegas. Most everyone in Carlsbad did.

Oct 06, 2017

Nice park. Great BBQ. FYI it is a hour drive to thÃ© cavern.

Oct 06, 2017

Excellent service, good campsites and dog park. Restrooms were good along with cleanliness. Only problem was the width of the parks road way for moving RVs.

Oct 06, 2017

Nice place. Would like shady sites for small campers without awnings.

Oct 05, 2017

We stayed here as they advertised as being the perfect spot to see Carlsbad Caverns, which we did. IT TOOK ONE FULL HOUR TO GET THERE! Two hour round trip is NOT what we signed up for!

Oct 05, 2017

The campground is very nice. It is not very close to main attractions like the Caverns. Very clean restrooms. Friendly staff. The biggest downfall of the campground is the WiFi. It is not good at all unless you want to sit at the office. Doesn't matter that it's free if you can't get on.

Oct 04, 2017

We loved how clean everything was. It was also quiet. We used the dog park a lot and appreciated how easy it was to have our dogs there. The staff was very friendly and helpful. A great place to stay!

Oct 04, 2017

Having a pet, was glad to have grassy area at site, which they all have. Great playground as well for children. Sites not too close together. Very pretty KOA

Oct 04, 2017

Great experience...nice to see what they are doing to make it even better...

Oct 04, 2017

Oct 03, 2017

Very friendly, helpful, staff. Best KOA I have ever stayed that was Big Rig friendly, i.e. large pull thru, plenty of space, clean sites. The road around and thru the campground was plenty wide for a big motorhome.

Oct 02, 2017

Stayed two nights. Campsites are long and wide. Restrooms updated and clean. Staff friendly and helpful. Wifi at campsite did not work but there is a strong hot spot in the main building so we could keep up with our email and weather reports. Enjoyed the Scaled Quail that live here.

Oct 02, 2017

Came to visit family. The only thing I think is crazy is the visitors must leave at 8. Seriously that sounds so crazy! I'm here visiting my family and leaving at 8 was not what I feel should be. If someone is loud or acting stupid then ask them to leave but not setting a time especially so early as 8. Other than that it was good.