About 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 mi south on Highway 62.Chosa DrawChosa Campground obtained its name from Chosa Draw, which is 0.8 mi 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.

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Location & Directions for Chosa Campground

Carlsbad Field Office, 620 E. Greene Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220 United States

Elevation: 1,140 ft

Nearest town

Carlsbad, NM - 27 mi

About 31 min to downtown

Near Carlsbad Caverns National Park

The closest entrance is: Carlsbad Caverns National Park Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 8.3 mi · 14 min

Near Guadalupe Mountains National Park

The closest entrance is: McKittrick Canyon Entrance

Approximate drive: 23.6 mi · 40 min

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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