BLM•White City, NM•6h from Austin

Chosa Campground — BLM

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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

Free

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Poor

Water

Bring your own

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Sep–Nov, Mar–May

Reservations

None — 14-day max

Highlights

▶ Free pipe-rail-fenced 3.5-acre gravel pad — easy to level and maneuver any trailer size
▶ 11 miles from Carlsbad Caverns NP, 27 miles from Guadalupe Mountains NP — covers both parks
▶ Vault toilet and trash service on-site; no water (carry all your own)

Planning Notes

Off US-62/180 between White City and Carlsbad. No hookups — self-contained trailer required. 14-day limit. From Austin: ~6 hrs.

Contact: (575) 234-5972

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