Chosa Campground

Mid September 2022. Stayed two nights while we visited Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountain. This site is very convenient to both parks, however as of today the lots is completely overgrown with weeds and wild flowers. They are tall enough to hide all of the larger rocks and fire pits. Have someone walk ahead of your vehicle as you park. There were only 3 others there each night. It was very quite and we had no issues. Large dumpster on the site.

This is a good spot, nice and open and easy to get to. It is a good central location for exploring Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains NPs. BUT be very cautious, there was trash around, including wires, glass, and nails. We got TWO flat tires here due to running over a nail - one in our truck and one on the trailer, talk about a day ruiner!

We were consistently getting 30 mpbs download speed and 17 mpbs upload on our AT&T hotspot. Verizon signal also strong, but I forgot to test the actual speeds. Cell service was strong enough for us to both be on video calls throughout the day.

Great location — about 10 minutes to Carlsbad Caverns NP and 25 minutes to Guadalupe. Lots of space. A couple generators here and there, but overall a quiet and lovely spot to camp if visiting the NPs.

We arrived on Saturday, February 26, and only about 7 other rigs were here. Maybe 14 total the first night. Pretty quiet, with a few generators here and there as expected. On Sunday, a TT was leaving his spot in the center area and stopped because his trailer had a nail in a trailer tire. I gave him a hand, and he said that the day before he had one in a truck tire. He's not sure where he picked them up, but watch out for that!
Plenty of room each day as people left and others arrived. We would stay here again for sure. T Mobile internet usually good, but disappeared sometimes.

As others have said, it's a large gravel parking area. Trash bin was nice touch. Nice enough view. Verizon via Visible rocked strong at 4, AT&T via Straight Talk bounced between 2-3. This was our 1st dry camp with the new set up, and was perfect for that purpose. Easy in/out, any size rig fits and there was plenty of room to spread out. Even arriving at 3pm on a Friday, there were only 5 others here, and we scored a spot on the rail with a view of the sunset. Saturday morning there were 12 rigs here including us, and most pulled out by 11am, leaving only us & 3 others till nightfall. Some road noise, but nothing unbearable. Did have some winds,, but again nothing unbearable. Walmart, Albertsons, Lowes, Tractor Supply all just a short drive up in Carlsbad. Diesel prices are consistent all over so we topped off at Marathon in White's City, rather than going back to town. All in all a good stop over. We stayed 4nts to do both parks & resupply. DH enjoyed it.... I may have made a believer out of him finally.
2/18/22: 652 is a mess. While a shorter distance than how our GPS wanted to go, there were 5 areas where it was 1 lane & we had to wait for it to be our directions turn... while shorter, it took just as long. Luckily it isn't very traveled or it could have taken a lot longer.

Perfect for both Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe National Parks... all the reviews are spot on. Level gravel (and some large rocks) parking area. Parking along perimeter counter clockwise leaves you plenty of room and your patio side is open to nature (except for the rail fence). If headed south, be sure and get any necessities including fuel if needed at White's City as there is nothing all the way to El Paso.

We camped here in a camper van. It was a weeknight but there were about 16 or so other rigs parked here. Large gravel area and everyone parked around the perimeter. No facilities. Some generator noise from time to time and one large dog roaming freely most of the time. Easy access to the highway and Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Large trash dumpster in one corner. Nice views of the sunrise.

(Dates stayed: 10/30-31/21) We wanted to visit the two national parks in the area. This was a great choice. Originally tried to get a spot at Sunset Reef BLM but as it was midday on a Saturday when we arrived, that site was full (and then some). Went back to Chosa and it was perfect.

We had a spot on the far rail (furthest from the entrance). Like others have said, you just kind of pick your own spot in the large, fenced lot. It is perfectly level. There are a few camper-made rock firepits to watch out for those as you pick your area. You can always disassemble them if they are inconveniently placed.

When we arrived there were about 5 campers dispersed around the CG. Most of the edges and a few that looked like they had been staying awhile. But, the CG was very clean and there is a large dumpster on-site. A few campers ran generators for brief time in the early evening and early morning but the CG was otherwise quiet and dark. A little road noise but not bad.

Some great sunsets.