Chosa Campground

Chosa Campground consists of a 3.5-acre, pipe-rail fenced pad that offers a trash container and a safe parking space for your Recreational Vehicle plus a protected area to set tents, whatever your camping style. Chosa campground provides visitors a fee free location strategically located between two national parks with Carlsbad Caverns a short 11-mile drive north and Guadalupe Mountains National Park 27 miles south on Highway 62.

Chosa Draw

Chosa Campground obtained its name from Chosa Draw, which is 0.8 miles southeast of this site, and well known for its gypsum karst cave systems. As this site is situated within the gypsum karst ecosystem, many unique habitat features exist that are within walking distance of the campground. Some of these features include flora such as gypsum grama as well as natural formations like the various springs which are a true jewel of the Chihuahuan Desert. The riparian channels associated with the springs provide a home to the various wildlife species that grace the desert, providing a glimpse into the hidden beauty of the desert landscape.

Accessibility Description (ABA/ADA)

The campground is surfaced with rocky gravel and is relatively flat. Visitors need to be aware of moving vehicles and be able to navigate between RVs, through other vehicles, and around obstacles such as the fire rings or large rocks.  

Adventure is at Your Fingertips

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO 

Fees 

  • None; first come, first serve. 

Facilities 

  • Campground can comfortably fit several large RVs as well as other vehicles.  

  • There is no potable water available at this campground.  

  • There are no restrooms available at this campground. 

  • There are several primitive fire rings throughout the area.  

  • There is also a large dumpster to dispose of trash.  

Nearby Amenities  

  • The nearest location to acquire food, gas, and water is in Whites City, ~ 8 miles away via U.S. Highway180/62 East.   

Season/Hours 

  • Open year-round. 

Special Rules  

  • Please do not start any fires outside of fire rings provided.  

  • Pets must be on a 6-foot leash. 

  • No fireworks, discharge or use of firearms, or any other weapons 

  • Please make sure to carry out or dispose of any litter. 

 BROCHURES, MAPS, AND PUBLICATIONS 

Wildlife  

  • Pronghorn 

  • Red-tailed Hawk 

  • Rattlesnakes 

Phone

575-234-5972

Email

BLM_NM_PDO_Mail@blm.gov

Activities

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CAMPING
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
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STARGAZING
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WILDLIFE VIEWING

Addresses

Carlsbad Field Office
620 E. Greene Street
Carlsbad
New Mexico
88220

Geographic Coordinates

32.08861, -104.43222

Directions

Chosa Campground is about 27 miles southwest of Carlsbad, NM. From Carlsbad, NM take US 62/180 south approximately 27 miles until mile marker 9, turn east on Dillahunty Road/County Road 424. Follow Dillahunty Road for 0.25 miles and the campground will be on the north side.

Fees

No 

Stay Limit

14 Days