Sharon's Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is an oasis in the middle of a desert. There are pools of water to wade in up to your waist in some areas. And the waterfall is very pretty. A great place to hike around and then cool off in the pools. Just a little over 30 minutes from the camp and well worth the drive.
49 locals recommend
Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area
742 Sitting Bull Falls RdThis is an oasis in the middle of a desert. There are pools of water to wade in up to your waist in some areas. And the waterfall is very pretty. A great place to hike around and then cool off in the pools. Just a little over 30 minutes from the camp and well worth the drive.
Carlsbad Caverns is just an hour away from the camp. It is well worth the trip! Depending on the time of the year, plan to stay later for the bat flight. It’s amazing!
121 locals recommend
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Carlsbad Caverns is just an hour away from the camp. It is well worth the trip! Depending on the time of the year, plan to stay later for the bat flight. It’s amazing!
A great place for hiking. The peak is 8,751 feet. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy your day. It’s approximately 80 miles from the camp.
52 locals recommend
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
A great place for hiking. The peak is 8,751 feet. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy your day. It’s approximately 80 miles from the camp.
If you like to hike, but don’t enjoy steep inclines, Dog Canyon is the place to go. There are multiple trails to traverse and in the fall, the leaves are a beautiful display of God’s power in the seasons.
Dog Canyon Campground
New Mexico 137If you like to hike, but don’t enjoy steep inclines, Dog Canyon is the place to go. There are multiple trails to traverse and in the fall, the leaves are a beautiful display of God’s power in the seasons.
Food scene
This is a small cafe that is open mostly on the weekends serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Queen Cafe and Campground
3670 Queens HwyThis is a small cafe that is open mostly on the weekends serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
This is our dining hall. We would love to cook for you for$10 per meal with 3-5 days notice.
Guadalupe Christian Camp
This is our dining hall. We would love to cook for you for$10 per meal with 3-5 days notice.
City advice
Getting around
Watch out for wildlife and cattle on the highway.
When driving up or down the mountain highway, much of the time it is open range for cattle. This means that the cattle are free to roam and much of the time you will find them in the middle of the road. Be especially careful at night since most of these cows are black. Also watch for deer and elk crossing especially at night.
Getting around
There are NO GAS STATIONS in Queen.
If you have less than a half tank of gas when you come through Carlsbad or Artesia, you might want to fill up since there are no gas stations up on the mountain and you may want to drive around to sightsee. There are also no grocery stores, so if you plan to do your own cooking, be sure to shop before you leave Artesia or Carlsbad.