Chosa Primitive Campground
BLM
Write a Review Dillahunty Rd. Carlsbad, NM 88220 575-234-5972 Official WebsiteGPS: 32.0885, -104.4321
Overview of Chosa Primitive Campground
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Infilled on 4/28/2024
Longest RV Reported: 44 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Kiltedbeast on 1/3/2021
Pad Type gravel
Elevation 3,707 ft / 1,129 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Chosa Primitive Campground
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 575-234-5972
Rpocus asked on 9/14/2024
We are trying to figure out if there’s enough service to work. Has anyone done a speed test with Verizon home Interne...
ruthiebaby88 asked on 12/14/2022
Does anyone know how busy this place is during Christmas?
Freedom Cruisers asked on 8/14/2022
How safe is it to leave your rig there while you visit the caverns of check out Guadalupe National Park?
Chloe asked on 5/3/2021
I am planning a trip in late June and am wondering if its likely that there will still be space to camp if I get ther...
Endless Vacation asked on 1/30/2021
Can you make a reservation for a site at Chosa Campground?
Family in Wanderland asked on 1/24/2021
We will be staying at Chosa Campground for a week, can anyone recommend a place nearby to fill our freshwater tank? W...
Kelly.kk asked on 1/7/2021
If I am tent camping should I put the tent on the other side of the fence or on the pad? Ive seen people talk about both
WingingIt.FullTime asked on 10/17/2019
Anyone been to Chosa Campground recently? From Google maps satellite view it looks like the lot is now a giant holdi...
Reviews of Chosa Primitive Campground 105 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 12/27/2023
“Amazing views”
Reviewed 4/7/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 41' |
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As others have said this is a large gravel parking lot, I would not call this gravel it’s rocks but park anywhere you want, it can fit a lot of rigs & the views are amazing & free. It is VERY windy up here but who cares for free right. Not far from caverns woukd definitely stay again.
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Followourdream2017 would stay here again
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“Safe and free spot to stay. Close to Caverns.”
Reviewed 3/22/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | n/a |
| RV Length: | 15' (Teardrop Trailer) |
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This is a nice flat spot for rigs of any size to occupy, with expansive views. That said, it is subject to wind, and has no privacy from other campers. It is basically a large gravel lot, and people choose to set up wherever they want. It is boondocking and there is no water, electric, or dump. Just 4 trash barrels. They were overfl... more
This is a nice flat spot for rigs of any size to occupy, with expansive views.
That said, it is subject to wind, and has no privacy from other campers.
It is basically a large gravel lot, and people choose to set up wherever they want.
It is boondocking and there is no water, electric, or dump. Just 4 trash barrels. They were overflowing with trash, so we cleaned up and bagged most of the trash around the barrel near us. PLEASE keep this place tidy out of respect for others and the people who made it possible for us to enjoy a free spot to camp.
We loved the cost, and the proximity to the Carlsbad Caverns. We also found a pretty nice hike nearby on Alltrails.com called Yucca Trail, which took us up the mountain that you can see from the campsite. Carlsbad town is north roughly 24 miles with plenty of stores, and a nice craft brewery called Guadeloupe Mountain Brewery. The soft pretzel with beer cheese paired nicely with our selection of tasty beers.
We also found a free RV dump site in Carlsbad on Sanidumps.com. Here is the info:
Driving Directions: East Plaza Street; Hwy. 285 is also called Canal Street, which runs North/South, go East on Plaza and the RV dump is on the Left at the dirt pullout after the tracks, this is at the end of the dead end street, plenty of room to turn around.
If you need water, stop at the water dispenser near Pizza Inn, for .25/gallon.
This was a pretty nice spot and for the cost is a great value.
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Liam n Maggie would stay here again
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“Satisfactory place to boondock.”
Reviewed 3/8/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| RV Length: | 40' (Class A) |
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Camping here was fine. Large dirt lot separated from open range land with plenty of space for parking anything from pickup campers to motor homes. Dirt road in was very close to highway and in good shape. Approximately seven miles to Whites City which is where you enter the park for Carlsbad Caverns. Best shopping from here is about ... more
Camping here was fine. Large dirt lot separated from open range land with plenty of space for parking anything from pickup campers to motor homes. Dirt road in was very close to highway and in good shape.
Approximately seven miles to Whites City which is where you enter the park for Carlsbad Caverns. Best shopping from here is about 20 miles away in Carlsbad. Walmart in Carlsbad is a nightmare. I think they need at least one more.
We did use our cell booster while there.
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Blanks2Go would stay here again
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“Simple yet nice - off the highway”
Reviewed 3/6/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| RV Length: | 22' (Travel Trailer) |
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We stayed here in February and it was great. The weather was a bit windy for a couple days, but other than that warm weather. The lot is just off the highway on a relatively level dirt parking lot. The space is huge and you could easily fit many class A's with a significant space to spare. We had a maximum of 6 neighbors and a minimum ... more
We stayed here in February and it was great. The weather was a bit windy for a couple days, but other than that warm weather. The lot is just off the highway on a relatively level dirt parking lot. The space is huge and you could easily fit many class A's with a significant space to spare. We had a maximum of 6 neighbors and a minimum of 2 during our 5 day stay. There are cows occasionally walking around to the east (due to a water trough), but they don't come close at all. It appeared when we were here they were getting ready to set up four 55 gallon drums for trash cans although they weren't set up yet. Google wanted to take us some weird route there, but as others have said don't follow it. Drive to mile marker 9 and immediately turn east. The way across the highway was a bit weird for us (we're from the city) so don't be afraid to cross a divided highway! Service was spotty but still able to load emails and connect phone calls on Sprint.
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Quiet, roomy, felt safe with other RVers”
Reviewed 3/2/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Convenient to day trip to Guatelupe Mountains And Carlsbad national parks. Level and suitable for big rigs. Some Lte Verizon service. It is just a big dirt parking lot but all the pluses negate its plain face. Far enough off road that we were not bothered by noise. Slept well. Lovely sunrise. Trash cans on site but full.
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Quiet off the road”
Reviewed 2/28/2019
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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| RV Length: | 20' (Travel Trailer) |
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Was there 2/23/19 You can camp free at the Chosa site which is just a open parking area or you can continue up the road about a mile (Dillahunty Rd) and there are pull off sites you can also camp at. These sites are away from the main highway 180 and very quiet. This whole area is well maintained and level so any size RV will fit. I... more
Was there 2/23/19 You can camp free at the Chosa site which is just a open parking area or you can continue up the road about a mile (Dillahunty Rd) and there are pull off sites you can also camp at. These sites are away from the main highway 180 and very quiet.
This whole area is well maintained and level so any size RV will fit. I had good cell coverage and right by the Carlsbad Caverns and a 15 min drive to Carlsbad which has Pizza, propane and Walmart. I was in heaven.
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Harold would stay here again
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“Wonderful place to stay ”
Reviewed 2/27/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | Open |
| RV Length: | 38' |
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Absolutely wonderful place to stay over night or for few days if you like to visit area . Clean . Good Verizon. Loved it . And most important it’s quite
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Ro would stay here again
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“Great location, easy access, Free!”
Reviewed 2/21/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
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Great campground! We stayed here for 4 nights while venturing around Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains National Parks. Camp area is fenced off from field although there are still free range cattle that may wander through! They do have trash pick up. We spoke with Tracy who worked for BLM, she mentioned they had just made this ca... more
Great campground! We stayed here for 4 nights while venturing around Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains National Parks. Camp area is fenced off from field although there are still free range cattle that may wander through! They do have trash pick up. We spoke with Tracy who worked for BLM, she mentioned they had just made this camping area in December. It was very clean and safe to leave your rig unattended. Any size rig will fit! Definitely recommend!
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Never Lost Nomads would stay here again
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“In a good area with things to do.”
Reviewed 2/4/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| Site Number: | n/a |
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Dry camping, BLM. Near Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe National Park. GoogleMaps wanted to bring us the wrong way. The correct way to enter Dillahunty Road (at GPS 32.0911332,-104.4357585) from National Parks Hwy (U.S. Hwy 62). Big Rig friendly. No problems with my 45’ Tag Axle Motorhome flat towing a Jeep Wrangler. It really just... more
Dry camping, BLM. Near Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe National Park. GoogleMaps wanted to bring us the wrong way. The correct way to enter Dillahunty Road (at GPS 32.0911332,-104.4357585) from National Parks Hwy (U.S. Hwy 62). Big Rig friendly. No problems with my 45’ Tag Axle Motorhome flat towing a Jeep Wrangler. It really just a nice, large dirt lot, but a convenient location to Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Guadalupe Mountains National Park. T-Mobile was good for us 3-4 bars, able to stream without boosting.
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“Good dry dispersed campground”
Reviewed 2/3/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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We camped here for nights while we explored Carlsbad and Guadalupe Mountain National Parks.
Good location, close to both parks, very quiet, only a few other campers while we were here.
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