INFORMATION

The Ranch has 120 RV sites with full-hookups as
shown in the above layout plan.

The Ranch offers lots for lease as well as rentals. Check with the office staff for a listing of lots currently available for lease. 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Office hours: 8 am - 12 pm, 1  pm - 5 pm daily, closed major holidays
Speed limit: 10 mph
Email: Outlet available in library.  Local and 800 numbers only.
Bulletin Board: In front of clubhouse.  Points of interest, radio stations, distances from "The Ranch" and other information available.
Churches: All denominations in Carlsbad and Artesia.
Post Office:  We are almost the sole support of our Post Office in Lakewood (zip 88254).  Turn left on Lakewood Road (Co. 31) and proceed across the railroad tracks.  The Post Office will be on the left.
Telephone: Phone booth is located north of The Ranch House.
Mail: May be sent to you c/o General Delivery, Lakewood, NM 88254.
Trash: Dumpsters are in the boondock area and on the north side of The Ranch House.
Propane: Refueling of motor homes available.
Snacks: The refrigerator in the kitchen is filled with snack items.  Prices are posted.
Drinking Water: Our water is naturally very hard. With the addition of the RO system, Reverse Osmosis Water is now available throughout the park. We now have "the best water" in the system.
Laundry: Laundry room is located behind clubhouse on west side.  You must use the sign-up sheet in the laundry room.  Please use only 1/4 cup of liquid detergent per load.  You may wash your hair in the sink.
Sunroom: In the sunroom at the south end of The Ranch House, there are puzzles, crafts, and a flea market table as well as information on the surrounding areas.
Library and Video Tapes:  We have a library and video tape collection in The Ranch House.  Please sign videos out and back in again. Enjoy!
Fence: The fence surrounding The Ranch is electrified to keep out the cattle, so watch out...it bites.
Recycling: Aluminum can crusher located behind the brown fence next to the dumpster by the laundry.
Dumpsters:  Dumpsters are located adjacent to the laundry and on the east side of the park at the end of Coyote Run (except summer).
Water: Our water is very hard, but safe to drink.  Reverse Osmosis water is available in laundry.
Smoking: No smoking permitted in Co-op Buildings.
Children: Please keep children under supervision at all times.  No one under 18 is permitted in The Ranch House without an adult.
Pets: Keep pets on a leash AT ALL TIMES. PICK-UP AFTER YOUR PETS. Walking area is outside of the park area.  NO PETS ALLOWED IN COMMON BUILDINGS. Use Pet Run.
Sewer Hook-Up: Sewer donut is required for connections.  They may be purchased at the office.
Holding Tanks: Formaldehyde cannot be used in our septic system.
Emergency: Park horn will sound. Test on first Wednesday at noon.
Severe Weather:  In case of severe weather a warning horn will sound in the park.  Take shelter in The Ranch House or in the arroyo at the west end of the park.
Generators: May be used from 7 am to 8 pm only, in boondock area.
Air Hose: Located on the east side of Ranch Road in front of The Ranch House.
Courtesy: Shortcuts are not to be taken through occupied lots.  Pathways are for pedestrian traffic only.  No vehicles or bikes.
Leaving: Always exit to the left of your site when leaving with your rigs.
Ringing Bell: When the bell rings, you are invited to greet new arrivals with a big SKP hug.

Visitor Information

Carlsbad, New Mexico - Monthly Climate
	Year	Jan	Apr	July	Oct
High °F	78	57	80	96	79
Low °F	47	27	47	67	48
Average °F	61	42	63	77	63
Rain	15.5