There are no accommodations or restaurants within the park. The closest communities offering lodging and dining are in New Mexico: White's City, 35 miles from the park, and Carlsbad, 55 miles from the park.
Camping
In the Park -- There are two developed vehicle-accessible campgrounds in the park. Both are open year-round, cost $8 per night, and have restrooms and drinking water, but no showers or RV hookups. Pine Springs Campground is near the visitor center and park headquarters just off U.S. 62/180. There are 19 spaces for RVs, 20 very attractive tent sites, and two group campsites (call park headquarters for information). About a half-mile inside the north boundary of the park is Dog Canyon Campground, accessible from N. Mex. 137. Here there are nine tent sites and four RV sites. Although reservations are not accepted, you can call ahead to check on availability of sites (tel. 915/828-3251). Camp stoves are allowed, but wood and charcoal fires are prohibited.
The park also has 10 designated backcountry campgrounds, with from five to eight sites each. Be sure to pick up free permits at the Pine Springs Visitor Center or Dog Canyon Ranger Station the day of or the day before your backpacking trip. Water is available at trail heads, but is not available in the backcountry. All trash, including toilet paper, must be packed out. Fires are strictly prohibited; use cook stoves only. You can only camp in designated campgrounds.
Near the Park -- Nothing is actually nearby, but you'll find commercial camping in New Mexico at White's City RV Park in White's City (35 miles from the park), which is discussed below in the section on Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
