Lordsburg KOA Journey — Hidalgo County Desert Stopover
Lordsburg KOA sits right off I-10 at the edge of the Chihuahuan Desert, making it the logical staging point for overlanders hitting the Trans-America Trail’s southern New Mexico boot heel push toward Antelope Wells. It’s not wilderness — it’s a working KOA with paved pull-throughs, tent sites, a pool, showers, and a coin laundry. None of that’s a bad thing when you’ve got 200 miles of dirt ahead of you and need a real shower before the border run. Sites are laid out on flat desert gravel with decent spacing. It gets busy during snowbird season (October through March) but rarely fills mid-week in summer.
Access is dead simple — exit I-10 at Lordsburg, facility is signed from the highway. Lordsburg itself has fuel, a handful of restaurants, and basic resupply. Last reliable water and dump station before Antelope Wells. Verify reservation options ahead — walk-ins are usually fine outside peak season.
Last hot shower before the border run.
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | 1408 Lead St, Lordsburg, NM 88045 Get directions → |
| Elevation (ft) | 4245 ft |
| Nearest town | Lordsburg, NM |
| Miles from pavement | 0.2 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | Full |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $35.00 / night |
| Reservation required | Yes — Reservation site |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | Year-round |
| Land manager | Private |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Cell signal, Drinking water, Dump station, Fire ring, Hookups, Picnic table, Shade, Showers, Toilets, Trash service |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |