NM State Parks•Carlsbad, NM•6.2h from Austin

Brantley Lake State Park

desertplains

Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

$8–18/nt

Hookups

Full hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Fair

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Mar–May, Sep–Nov

Reservations

ReserveAmerica

Highlights

▶ 3 full-hookup (50-amp, water, sewer) sites on a 3,000-acre reservoir — rare for NM state parks
▶ Closest hookup camping to Carlsbad Caverns NP (45 min south on US-285)
▶ Walleye, catfish, bass, and crappie fishing; boat ramp and showers on-site

Planning Notes

15 miles north of Carlsbad on US-285. Hot showers, laundry, and dump station. From Austin: ~6.2 hrs via I-10 W to US-285 N.

Contact: (575) 457-2384

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.