New Mexico, about 20 miles (32 km) away. Carlsbad Caverns National Park offers no overnight lodging or campgrounds. Primitive camping is allowed in the backcountry and requires a free permit ...

The city of Carlsbad introduced an ordinance last week to ban people from camping in cars or RVs in public spaces. It’s the city’s latest effort to get people experiencing homelessness into ...

Carlsbad city leaders on Tuesday approved a ban on sleeping in cars and recreational vehicles in public spaces. The ordinance promises a compassionate approach, but opponents say there are kinder ...