Carlsbad BLM Land Dispersed

Although we saw several other non-High clearance vehicles drive further down the road, we did not see the sense of risking a broken axle. We pulled off just a short ways from the highway, so highway noise was appreciable although certainly not constant. Not a particularly lovely location, and why somebody felt the need to leave their excrement under a rock flagged with a piece of toilet paper right beside the road is beyond me.

Stopped after guard just did a lot right over the cattle guard. Didn’t venture up further at Knight given other review stating four-wheel-drive, even though I have clearance and tires, fairly quiet far enough from the road that the Van fan covered car noise

There were two larger campers right off the entrance to the road, and we were joined by another tent camper later in the night who got the site below us. Everyone was pretty quiet. There is highway noise here. Lots of flowers blooming! Spot itself was pretty level and very rocky. We had steady wind the whole time. Decent view but not of the mountains, maybe you can get that further up the road. Not sure how many sites are on this road as we camped at the third site and didn’t feel like my Subaru Outback would have a great time going any further without a lift. Stayed one night.

My husband and our two dogs stayed at Mile Marker 19 on BLM Land, it is way up high and not marked, we are on National Parks Highway on 180. It is absolutely gorgeous, you definitely need 4 wheel drive to get up here, do not recommend motor homes, we pulled our 27 foot travel trailer with a f250 pick up truck. It is windy up here in the late evenings. Very peaceful. We are three miles from White City which is the entrance to Carlsbad Caves, on our way there this morning.

We really enjoyed this spot! We arrived in a small Subaru and the road got pretty rough and rocky quick, so we could only make it up to the second site. Even so, it was still far enough from the road and other sites that we did not hear any noise from traffic or other campers. Easy, safe feeling place to stop for the night.

If you are not from the desert like us, be warned - the desert wind in March is COLD and POWERFUL! We couldn't set up our tent because of it and ended up sleeping in the car for the night we were here.

The drive ups a little rough but doable for almost any vehicle. Great views and close to Carlsbad and Guadalupe national parks.

Visited in Feb. Very close to Carlsbad Caverns. Definitely go slow going up unless you have a higher rig (I'm in a jeep) lots of large rocks but the view is worth it. A few other rigs but you all kind of have your own spot. Super windy at night which was nice with the heat.

I stayed here for a few nights in march. I have a high clearance truck that allowed me to get up a bit higher. The view is nice, you can see the lights from the oilfield. Walmart is about 20 min, but at 70mpg the entire time.

Went on cavern tour which is highly recommended. Set up camp around 1600. Tent camping is interesting when you have 20 mph winds with gusts. Great location. A little road noise from highway. Almost no one else around. Would be ideal in overlander trailer or camper. Road past first parking area a little rough but 4WD made it seem easy. Some parts might not be optimal for low clearance vehicle.

Really easy to find, just pull off from the national parks highway and you'll find a big clearing at the base of the hill. More campsites up the hill but it's pretty rocky and a little steep, go slow and 4wd. It was extremely windy, which was refreshing, but there was a fire watch. I didn't build a fire but there were pits for them. Overall great location for a night in the desert, must visit Carlsbad Caverns 20 minutes away it's mindblowing.

Only stayed here for a night. Super easy to find. I took the first spot available and made camp. I awoke to cows near my tent. Unphased by me doing their on thing. There were plenty other spots available that were higher up that gave beautiful views

Good dispersed spot with no amenities. Just drive through the open fence and pick a spot. Very quiet and wide open in March. Area is wide open with typical desert bushes, nothing other than twigs to collect for fire wood. Road up is kind of rough and likely requires some 4x4 depending on how far you take it.

First 3 spots are easily accessible. Last 4 spots require a little more patience and finesse to access and probably wouldnt be great for low clearance vehicles. We camped at spot 6, which gave great views. Spot 7 is semi adjacent to oil equipment, so not an optimal view. Fire pits at all locations, but bring your own wood. There is none to scavenge.

Pulled in around 5:30 and picked a spot closer to the road, loved the view. Had a little wind and rain but nothing major. Would definitely come back again!

People messing with each other just a bad experience

If you have high clearance (4wd not needed but high clearance is) the sites farther in are amazing! The first three sites were fine but nothing really special. But sites 5-7 were all super cool, quiet, private, and well set up

Got here late afternoon. No thrills except the scenery. But that’s why we go camping

Only 5 minutes from Carlsbad caverns, this dispersed OHV trail is accessible to anyone with a vehicle that can make it over potholes and speed bumps. Gorgeous views of southern New Mexico and the chihuahuan desert are worth it when you wake up

Great spot right off the highway. Only 25 minutes from Carlsbad NM, and 20 minutes from the NP.

The road is a bit rough and may need a higher clearance the further you drive in. There are about 1-2 large spots right near the entrance if you don't want to jostle your way further up. If you go back far enough the hill blocks the highway. Sites are spaced well. Most of the sites are fairly level, may need to move some rocks if tent camping. Only noise throughout the night was the occasional car from the highway and some cows.

No services, so pack in pack out. Verizon service was good.

Beautiful sunset, and gorgeous city views after dark. Great campfire ring, private and perfect! (Great breeze!)

Open land, elevated, great scenic view over the landscape. There are 10+ sites along the road, all private with firepits. Was windy for us during May and yes road is rough in some areas. But for everything else you get for free you can't beat it

Easy to find but unless you have high clearance stick to first 3 sites. Road is very very rough beyond 3rd site. We were in ram 1500 with 12ft bumper pull and ran into trouble trying to get to fourth site. Hopefully fix road soon. Very pleasant Sherrif came by before sunset to make sure everyone was good. 3 campers last night.... us, a class a and a 4wd self contained unit.

Just arrived at this spot and I’ll tell ya, it’s secluded and beautiful!

I saw about 5 spots in the first half mile of the trip. If you’re a bold 2wd kind person, this may work for you. If you can make it to the top, stay left the entire route and there are some primo spots. My dog and I came in around 440 and it was quiet and BEAUTIFUL. We decided to stay a couple days.

The road was rough and full of good sized rocks in the road. I have a 2 inch lift on my little tacoma and we conquered this trail in no time. I have full service and can barely hear the road just a few miles away.

The roads are a little rough, but you could definitely make it in 2WD. Amazing scenery and lots of privacy! There are tons of spots, but they are all very spread out. Each has their own fire pit.

I stayed here because it was 15 minutes from Carlsbad cavern, and it did not disappoint. It was a really rough road past the first three spots, but my 2wd van made it. Very private and spread out with plenty of spaces. I had cell service at this location.