Established Camping
Whites City RV Park
About
Location
Whites City RV Park is located in New Mexico
Directions
From jct US 180/62 & Hwy 7: Go 1/4 mi W on Hwy 7.
Address
17 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy
Whites City, NM 88268
Coordinates
32.17454891690221 N
104.37976353943951 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Right at the entrance to get to Carlsbad Caverns
We needed a night to get to our reserved time to see Carlsbad Caverns in the morning next day and called them up and got a spot for the RV 28 foot.
It was a great open space
We had tought we were going to eat at the restaurant/cafe on other side of street for the evening, but that was closed because they were out of staff.
So BBQ it was then ,which was fine , had a firepit and a grill .
Two laundry rooms ,so got some washing done after been dry camping for five days it was about time. Full hookups
Free wifi
It was a gift store there and one could get to buy some food in the store too,but not to many choices.
Bathroom/shower concrete floor , but it was clean and had lots of hot water.
Best part it was just at the entrance to get to the caverns and just drow up hill 4 miles.
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Adequate
Spaces are close to each other but there are shade structures in between which makes it even closer. FHUs are nice and a bathroom/ shower is available but not clean at all. Closest pay campground to Carlsbad Caverns NP, but the free ones on BLM land might be better.
Three out of five, but hear me out.
Pretty much everything wasnt nice about this place, but its 7 minutes from Carlsbad caverns. If you need a place to stay and want to see Carlsbad you can tough it out
Last resort
Long story short we wanted to boondock in the numerous areas near the caverns but needed an electric hookup so settled for this. Great location obviously just a 10 minute ride to the Caverns. But just not worth the price at all. Nothing special here just some worn down picnic tables and a little shade. Met some nice people though! If you need a hot shower make sure to time it right otherwise you’ll get lukewarm at best.
Caverns
There are 4 different areas of the campground. The one that I stayed in is really just a gravel parking lot and very tight. Two of the other areas seem to have long timers and the other is a tent area. I’m glad I am only here a couple days. It is very close to entrance to the caverns.
Overly Priced; Outdated
We chose to stay at White’s because they are close proximity to both Guadaloupe and Carlsbad. Additionally, I need electric hook-ups and good signal to work during the week.
If you don’t need these things, then boondock in one of the numerous BLMs between the parks for free. This place is overly priced and falsely advertises its amenities.
The waterpark and arcade have been closed for long before Covid - you can tell by how decrepit the buildings are, but they still include these as amenities under your price. The “grocery store” is barely a convenient store with mostly expired and some molding food. The “restaurant” desperately needs additional employees. We tried to eat there, waited for about seven minutes, looked around the building, and couldn’t find anyone to seat us. The menu is lacking and overpriced (chips and salsa appetizer is five dollars). We went into neighboring Carlsbad for dinner.
The P sites are right off the highway, and you’ll be packed like sardines: worse than city parks. We couldn’t extend our awning the full distance without crashing into the neighbor’s slide. They’ll also place small campers (we’re 24) between two giant buses, which is terrible when considering ventilation. Most places know not to do this. The sites further back seem nicer, but you can’t access the Wifi from that distance.
This place was definitely a mistake. The website makes it seem much better than it is. Only pros are distance between parks, and good wifi (from where we are).
Great location !
Great location for the caverns! Nothing fancy, gravel parking lot with full hook ups. No shade, bathroom facilities not super clean but we used our camper for those things. Excellent location for multiple trips into the cavern because it was right outside the entrance. Perfect for 1 night quick stay.
Nothing special
We stayed in one of the 10 spots they have up next to the fence along the highway that takes you up to the Caverns. Full hookups and old picnic table. No trees. We loved the super easy access to the caverns and just made sure to stop in Carlsbad to grab groceries. Definitely recommend coming here with what you need as there is not much around.
Good access to Carlsbad with the basics
Campsites were fine.
Bathrooms were limited. Four toilet/shower combo rooms for the whole site. Could use some TLC in the bathrooms.
Base for carlbad caver
A basic stop to tie up while checking out the caverns. This campground is 1/4 mile from rhe Park entrance. No frills but has water power and sewer
Gravel parking lot but you're there for the caverns!
The website says reservations not necessary. When I walked in to get a site, the very kind clerk asked if I had a reservation. Luckily they had sites available but they only set aside 10 for nightly stays. Those 10 sites are close together and have pretty rough picnic tables but they do have full hookups. The monthly sites look nicer. The point of staying there is to visit Carlsbad Caverns so as long as you don't plan to stay at your site long, it does the job. You can access the Old Guano Road Trail from the campground. There is a small grocery and laundry mat on site.
Small but lose to the caverns
Seems to have everything you need. The gift shop is great.
Ummmmm.....yeah
Whites City RV park is to put it politely.... a cartel practically runs this place. Fill to the brim with every oil field guy this side of Iraq. Always remember to get your tetanus shot before and after you stay here. I’ve been all over the world and this place... well this place is almost as bad as pecos TX.
Whites City RV Park, NM
The location is very convenient for anyone visiting Carlsbad Caverns National Park, as the park entrance is only 7 miles from where we stayed. It’s also only 30 minutes from Guadalupe Mountains National Park, if you’re trying to visit two parks while staying in one place.
The bathrooms were dirty and there was only one available to the whole campground. There was plenty of space to walk our dog, but no dog park and no doggie bags available.
One perk was having the store right next door in case you forgot to stop for groceries or want to grab a late night ice cream. There is also a restaurant across the street. Check the days they’re open before going though.
Turds everywhere
Turds and trash everywhere. Tiny sites, no privacy, nothing worked, no heat in bathroom, took forever to get checked in. Nothing good about this place except proximity to Carlsbad Caverns NP. Would not stay here again. Nope.
Basic but adequate.
Nothing special other than is 7 miles from Carlsbad Caverns. Clean facilities, including Grocery Store, laundromat, post office. It’s a dry area so remember to bring your alcohol. No light restrictions. Watch out for splinters in the picnic table. Overall convenient and friendly helpful administration.
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Doesn’t get closer to Carlsbad Caverns
Simple, no thrills campground. Full hook up and WiFi. Located directly at the entrance to the Carlsbad Canyon National Park. Small restaurant across the street and a general store, gift shop and post office right next door.
Met the need
Had the hook-ups needed and a picnic table, that was about it. Close to the road and tight between the sites with back-in only RV sites for short stays.
Good stay close to Carlsbad Caverns NP
Overall not too bad of a campground. 15 minutes from Carlsbad Caverns National Park and less than 40 minutes from Guadalupe Mountains National Park. A little pricy in my opinion ($90 for 2 nights) but they have no competitors so they can charge whatever they want I guess. Full hookups and a store right next door within walking distance.