ALAMOGORDO / WHITE SANDS KOA JOURNEY, NM
Alamogordo, New Mexico
📅 Date visited: 3/15/2025
⏰ Check-in / Check-out Times: Site (RV, Cabin & Tent) check-in is 1 p.m. RV & Tent check-out is 12:00 p.m. Cabin check-out is 11 a.m.
📍 Address/Grid Coord: 412 24th St, Alamogordo, NM 88310
🌐 Website/Social Media Link: https://koa.com/campgrounds/alamogordo/
📞 Phone: 575-437-3003
💲 Pricing Details/Discounts: We stayed at a 30/50 AMP FHU pull-thru site and paid an average of $47.00 per night. (*included our KOA discount)
🅿️ Site Used: 1
⌚ Length of Stay: 4 days
☝️ Max Length of Stay Permitted: Daily, Weekly, and Monthly.
🚘 Vehicle and Rig Specs: Ford F-350, DRW - Cedar Creek 375BHO, Length: 43’ Height: 13’ 6”, 50amp service.
👨👩👧👧 Family Demographics: 2 Adults, 2 Kids (Under 10)
🐶 Pets: We don’t have any, but they are allowed as long as they are leashed. They have a large pet park and plenty of areas to walk.
📱 Cell Service Used: T-Mobile 5G, average performance.
📶 Other Cell Service Quality: All providers showed similar coverage.
Source: CoverageMap LLC.
💻 Internet Service Used: T-Mobile 5G and Starlink
🛰️ Starlink Accessibility: Our NE access was clear with no obstructions.
Source: Starlink App Speed test and Obstruction Reports
📡 Campground WiFi Quality: WiFi was available and performed well when tested.
🛀 Facilities: Office/Campstore, Comfort Station, Laundry, Recreation Room, Dump Station and Dumpsters.
🏊🏻♂️ Amenities: Swimming Pool (outdoor), Horseshoes, Pedal Cart Rental, Sleds for White Sands National Park, Playground and Dog Park.
🔢 Total Number of Sites and General Condition: ~63 RV Sites, 4 Tent Sites and 6 Cottages/Cabins.
⛺ Tent Camping Permitted: Yes
♿ Handicap Accessibility: Yes
🔌💧🚽 Electric, Water & Sewer details: Yes, 20/30/50 AMP with mixed W/S throughout.
👋🏻 Assigned sites or FCFS: Can be assigned during reservation.
👀 Site selection/location assistance: The office provided a map and escort to the site upon check-in.
🔒 Gated Access: No.
🚧 Road Condition: Good; easy access both in and out. Mixed gravel and paved.
⛽ Gas: Walmart (2.5 miles).
🛒 Grocery: Walmart (2.5 miles).
🚩 Area Attractions / Amenities:
Alameda Park Zoo (3 miles) – One of the oldest zoos in the Southwest, featuring exotic animals, a playground, and picnic areas.
New Mexico Museum of Space History (4 miles) – Discover the history of space exploration with interactive exhibits, rockets, and an IMAX theater.
Tularosa Basin Museum of History (5 miles) – Learn about the region’s rich history, from Native American artifacts to space exploration exhibits.
Heart of the Desert Pistachios & Wine (11 miles) – Tour a working pistachio farm, sample wines, and enjoy scenic views of the Tularosa Basin.
Oliver Lee Memorial State Park (13 miles) – Hike through desert landscapes, explore the historic ranch house, and enjoy stunning night skies.
White Sands National Park (15 miles) – Explore the stunning white gypsum dunes, perfect for sledding, hiking, and photography.
Sunspot Solar Observatory (36 miles) – Visit this high-altitude observatory to learn about solar research and take in breathtaking mountain views.
Three Rivers Petroglyph Site (43 miles) – View over 21,000 ancient petroglyphs etched into volcanic rock, with scenic hiking trails and picnic areas.
✏️ General Feedback / Review: Our stay at Alamogordo / White Sands KOA Journey was a fantastic experience, offering the perfect mix of convenience, comfort, and adventure. The campground was clean, well-maintained, and had a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The kids loved the playground, rec room and activities. The staff was friendly and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was a memorable one.
One of the biggest perks was the easy access to White Sands National Park—just a short drive away, making it easy to go explore and sled the dunes. We also visited the New Mexico Museum of Space History, which was a huge hit with the kids, and took a tour at the Sunspot Solar Observatory.
Whether you're just passing through or planning a longer stay, this KOA is a great basecamp for exploring Southern New Mexico. We’ll definitely stay again when passing through the area!
