Journey from LA to Carlsbad Caverns New Mexico

Flying is one option to arrive at your destination, but where is the fun in that? Road trips have always been the staple of summer vacations and with the current COVID pandemic, it is the safest way to journey. AVR has your best interest at heart by not only offering spacious van rentals for the journey, but we are here to help plan the perfect road trip. Our handpicked stops are easy to social distance and offer some amazing natural beauty to experience.

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Cottonwood Spring (800 miles to Carlsbad) Joshua Tree National Park and General Patton Historical Museum nearby!

2 hours and 37 minutes, 160 miles if starting from downtown LA via I-10E

California is home to some amazing national parks and attractions that should not be looked over on this exciting journey. Cottonwood Spring is the first stop on this amazing journey to Carlsbad and it won’t disappoint. Located within Joshua Tree National Park, Cottonwood Spring offers a wide variety of outdoor activities. Hiking, biking, backpacking, camping, bird watching, and much more is offered here. For those that don’t want to camp outdoors, there is lodging available nearby Cotton Spring Oasis. There is also the famous General Patton Memorial Museum located within close driving distance for the history buff of the family or crew. With some amazing natural beauty to observe, don’t rush the journey to Carlsbad. Take the time to stay overnight at this wonderful stop. Remember, the journey should be just as fun as the destination and AVR is here to help make this a memorable one for the whole family.

       

Estrella Mountain Regional Park, Arizona (588 miles to Carlsbad)

5 hours 58 minutes, 375 miles if coming from downtown LA via I-10E

3 hours 21 minutes, 215 miles if coming from Cottonwood Spring our previous suggested stop

The next stop on this epic journey is another showcasing of natural beauty at its finest. Estrella Mountain Regional Park is home to some amazing trails, water activities, camping, and just plain relaxing atmosphere. Make sure to pack your telescope because this is home to some amazing stargazing as well. There are plenty of campground locations to camp at overnight and you can seem them via the park’s interactive map. If camping outdoors isn’t the best fit, lodging is available within a very close proximity. AVR’s new journey program is dedicated to finding the best road trip stops and this is definitely one of them.

Franklin Mountains State Park, Texas (152 Miles from Carlsbad) Wildlife Trails and near El Paso.

12 hours and 26 minutes, 812 miles if coming from downtown LA via I-10E

6 hours and 28 minutes, 437 miles if coming from Estrella Park our previous suggested stop

You are now in the homestretch of the journey towards your destination, but why rush it now. The whole point of this amazing journey is to make each step of it a memorable one. Our next stop that is recommended, does just that with its diverse wildlife trails and scenery. Franklin Mountains State Park heeds the call of the mountains and is home to breathtaking natural beauty and wildlife. It is also located within 15 minutes driving time of El Paso, in case the family needs to stock up on food or supplies. With hiking trails, wildlife viewing, camping, RV sites, and a bustling city nearby, this is the perfect last stop before Carlsbad. You can view the campsites offered at Franklin State Park here and if camping isn’t your thing, lodging can be found nearby. Remember, family road trips are about the whole journey not just the destination and AVR is proud to lend a helping hand in making this a memorable experience for everyone.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico: Natural beauty unlike any you have seen before

2 hours 20 minutes, 152 miles if coming from Franklin Mountains, our previous suggested stop

Carlsbad Caverns National Park offers an array of outdoors activities for the whole family or crew to get in on. There are ample hiking trails with camping availability for those that really want an outdoor experience. There are cavern crawls through naturally made caverns boasting beautiful stalagmites of various rocks and minerals. Those interested in astronomy or a romantic meteor shower, should check out their telescope and night sky program. For the wild ones, there are bat related programs that showcase thousands of cave dwelling bats and their nightly activities. There is even a mass exodus of these bats and a special event to honor their return that you can get in on if you plan ahead. Lodging closest to the national park can be found here if your family isn’t the camping type. There is also more lodging available and stores available a bit farther north, if your family needs to restock on supplies before the caverns. This is the right outdoors vacation to get the whole crew or family involved in something enjoyable. If you would like to follow this journey, directions to all stops can be found here. Every taste gets satisfied on this journey.

 Life isn't always about the destination, the journey counts too. Here at AVR, we believe that your journey should be just as fun, safe, and comfortable as your destination. With the help of these suggested stops and our easy to rent AVR vans, we strive to deliver just that. You already have the best in the business in terms of comfort and safety driving wise, but that will not stop AVR from pushing the bar even higher. Thank you for choosing AVR.