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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Confirmed by 58 Users
Last reported 4/28/2024
Confirmed by 28 Users
Last reported 12/7/2023
Confirmed by 24 Users
Last reported 12/27/2023
“Great Spot When Visiting The 2 Nearby National Parks”
Reviewed 3/29/2023
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As others have said it is a no frills large dirt/gravel lot. Seems very popular. Be weather wise and keep an eye on the winds. Last time we were here we had strong winds in the middle of the night 60mph+. Blew out our side window and damaged some slide on the bigger rigs. NOAA weather radio for $23 from amazon is worth the money!!
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wxbuoy would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Great Views And A Fairly Busy Campground”
Reviewed 2/24/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| RV Length: | 19' (Travel Trailer) |
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We stayed a week and had no issues besides high winds keeping us up all night for a few of those days. There is a big dumpster but no other amenities. It got pretty busy, but never to the point of running out of room while we were there. I do have to say, though, Sunset Reef campground down the road has better views and a bathroom so I... more
We stayed a week and had no issues besides high winds keeping us up all night for a few of those days. There is a big dumpster but no other amenities. It got pretty busy, but never to the point of running out of room while we were there. I do have to say, though, Sunset Reef campground down the road has better views and a bathroom so I prefer it if it’s not full :)
Great Starlink and cell service.
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Julia Welborn would stay here again
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“Very close to park”
Reviewed 2/24/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 37' (Class A) |
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We checked this out during the day and it is a nice level spot with easy access. We parked at night after staying to see the bats exit the caverns. It was great to be so close since we went back into the park the next morning. We were the only ones there and it was our first time at a BLM site so we were a little nervous to be so iso... more
We checked this out during the day and it is a nice level spot with easy access. We parked at night after staying to see the bats exit the caverns. It was great to be so close since we went back into the park the next morning. We were the only ones there and it was our first time at a BLM site so we were a little nervous to be so isolated but everything worked out fine. Great views of the night sky was a bonus.
tmart would stay here again
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“Bare Bones but Good Views”
Reviewed 1/26/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
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We stayed here for the max 14 nights, our longest boondocking stay so far. As others said, it's just a very large dirt/grave lot surrounded by pipe fencing. That being said, it was largely level throughout and the views of the surrounding mountains were above average. Access was very easy right off of the highway. There were some s... more
We stayed here for the max 14 nights, our longest boondocking stay so far.
As others said, it's just a very large dirt/grave lot surrounded by pipe fencing. That being said, it was largely level throughout and the views of the surrounding mountains were above average. Access was very easy right off of the highway. There were some small (think bottle cap) sized trash, but nothing crazy.
There is a moderate amount of highway noise.
While we were here, it was mostly multi-day campers. Everyone was largely considerate, though there are no generator rules. If they had one, they're running one even throughout the night and early morning.
The only amenity on site is a large dumpster, but Whites City is just down the road. Check out Rattlesnake Springs across the street while you're here.
Verizon speeds were excellent with 44 Mbps download and 18 up. T-Mobile was similar with 61/14. Speeds were obtained with a roof mounted Pepwave Mobility antenna.
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This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Nice easy access to Carlsbad Caverns”
Reviewed 1/22/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| RV Length: | 29' (Travel Trailer) |
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This was our first experience dry camping. Nice gravel lot with tash facilities. Plenty of room to set up. There were tents, smaller rigs, skoolies and big rigs are all accommodated. We stayed 5 nights, and had some beautiful and quiet sunrises and sunsets over the Guadalupe mountains were nice. We did experience some high wind (30-65m... more
This was our first experience dry camping. Nice gravel lot with tash facilities. Plenty of room to set up. There were tents, smaller rigs, skoolies and big rigs are all accommodated. We stayed 5 nights, and had some beautiful and quiet sunrises and sunsets over the Guadalupe mountains were nice. We did experience some high wind (30-65mph), not sure if this is a normal for the area or not. The main feature was the location, about 15- 20 minutes to Carlsbad Caverns, and 30 to some hiking in Guadalupe Mountains. We had great T-mobile & Verizon service, both of us were able to work with just T-mobile hotspot.
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CmFRVliving would stay here again
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“Great Views!”
Reviewed 1/8/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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This was our first BLM site and we loved it! Large lot right off pavement, flat sites. Other campers parked around perimeter. Very quiet except for a few generators here and there as to be expected. Felt safe and will come again!
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“Excellent”
Reviewed 12/12/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 35' (Class A) |
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Stayed here just overnight while passing through. This was our first BLM experience and it was excellent!! The view, fairly quiet, large dumpster and easy access.
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camper-767816 would stay here again
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“Quiet And Close To Fun”
Reviewed 11/30/2022
| Nightly rate: | $8 |
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Felt safe and it was quiet. Nice star gazing. Carlsbad caverns was amazing. Guadalupe Mountains was fun too. Living desert and garden state park isn’t to far and worth the drive.
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amberx13 would stay here again
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“Free Place To Stay The Night ”
Reviewed 11/18/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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This location was pretty much right off the highway but not too close that it was noisey. We arrived around 8:30 pm and the perimeter was pretty full. We were able to squeeze in towards the back against the fence line. It was level and all gravel. Really close to the entrance to the caverns. Would stay here again.
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Courtney would stay here again
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“Quick Stop”
Reviewed 11/15/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 35' (Bus) |
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We arrived in the afternoon with plenty of open space to choose a spot. There were several other campers there and we felt safe. No amenities available. There was a dumpster for trash which was convenient. Met several others who were all very nice.
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WillandJenn would stay here again
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