RV Campgrounds

NRA Whittington Center reservations may be made by calling 1-800-494-4853 or 575-445-3615. A credit or debit card is needed. A deposit for your first night is required, fully refundable if cancelled no later than 48 hours before start date. 

Group reservations for four or more rooms require a 50% deposit of the full amount. They may be made by calling 1-800-494-4853 or 575-445-3615. Any person or group reserving a block of rooms must provide full names and contact information (including email) for the actual persons staying in, and financially responsible for, each room or campsite not later than ten (10) days prior to reservations start date, or they will be canceled and made available to other guests.

The NRA Whittington Center is a host facility. We host many events year round including, training events, competitions, corporate events and retreats, media events, weddings, reunions, national and international events, and so much more! For more information on booking a venue space or location please contact our Program Department at calling 1-800-494-4853 or 575-445-3615. 

Check-in is at 3:00 PM MST; check-out time is 10:00 AM MST. Fees will apply for late checkout unless specifically approved by staff in advance. Please be courteous and abide by our check-in and check-out times so our staff can get rooms cleaned in a timely manner for new guests. 

We have several different types of lodging. Please visit our Lodging, Cabins & Camping page to find your specific type of lodging and read more details there. Sheets, blankets and pillows are included with all lodging, although Log Cabin guests sometimes prefer to bring their own sleeping bags. No toiletries such as towels, washcloths or soap are provided in any of the lodging, with exception of the Brownell Suites and our Legacy Cabins.

Do I need cookware? 

The Founder Cabins have some cookware, cups, plates, utensils, etc. What is up there is what has been left or donated by other guests.

If you are cooking a special meal and need a specific cookware item for it, we recommend bringing it just in case it is not in the cabin.

If you forget simple items like toiletries, towels, cookware or utensils, not to worry! Raton NM is the closest town 10 miles North of us. They have a grocery store, pharmacy, and Dollar General. The closest Walmart is in Trinidad Colorado about 25 miles North of the NRA Whittington Center. 

• Pets must be kept on a leash at all times for their own safety and the safety of our wildlife and other guests. 
• Pets are allowed in the following accommodations only: Kerner Cabin, Log Cabins 1 and 2, Competitor Housing Building#3. Exception are the Campgrounds
• A $25/per pet nonrefundable cleaning fee will be charged to your pet friendly room.
• A $250 nonrefundable fee will be charged to any guest in violation of the pet policy.
• Pets cannot be left unattended outside chained or tied up for their safety, the wildlife safety, and the safety our guests. 
• Pets cannot be left unattended loose in the main area of a cabin. They must be kept in the room. 
• Owners are responsible to clean up after their pets.
• If a pet creates a disturbance we reserve the right to ask the guest to leave without a refund.

All NRA Whittington Center Lodging, buildings, and facilities are non-smoking. Violators will be charged a $250 cleaning fee. During high fire risk periods, outdoor smoking outside of vehicles is not permitted, and no outdoor fires of any kind are allowed. These restrictions are mandated by New Mexico Statutes.

Lodging and camping reservations may be cancelled by calling 1-800-494-4853 or 575-445-3615, at no penalty, up to 48 hours before start date; cancellations after this cutoff will be charged for the first night’s stay. Whittington U training course reservations must be cancelled 30 days prior to course start date in order to receive a refund.

All NRA Whittington Center Lodging, buildings, and facilities are designated non-smoking areas. During High Fire Danger periods there is no smoking allowing outside due to risk of fire. During High Fire Danger periods you man only smoke inside your vehicle or camper. BBQ grills are prohibited to be used inside any of these buildings as well as on the porches of the housing units. Typically speaking propane or gas grills are allowed on the porches of facilities. Please check with our Gate staff at the time of your stay for the most up-to-date information on any fire ban that might be currently in place.

RV and Primitive camping reservations made by calling 1-800-494-4853 or 575-445-3615. 

• Tents are not allowed in the RV campgrounds unless pre-arranged with lodging staff. Certain sites are larger and safer for tents to be placed next to a camper.
• No wood burning campfires are allowed. Propane and gas campfire rings may or may not be allowed depending on Fire Danger status. Please check Fire status with our staff before using.
• Please be bear aware and do not leave food out. 
• Please do not feed any of the wildlife. 
• Please keep all pets on a leash for their safety, and the safety of other guests and wildlife.
• Do not leave pets unattended on a leash or chain outside.
• Obey speed limit signs and quiet time. 
• No shooting of any type of firearm or bow is allowed in the campgrounds. This includes BB guns and air rifles. 
• No fireworks allowed anywhere on property.
• Primitive Camping is limited to tents, and small pop-up trailers. No RV's or hard sided campers. 

Yes! We have many ranges to pick from including trap, skeet, 5-stand, sporting clays, rifle, pistol, archery and more! 

• You must have one of the following to use the ranges, either a daily range fee of $25.00/person/day or become an NRA Whittington Center Member. 
• Range use in not included with your lodging fees. 
• Please check with our staff on range availability especially if you are wanting to shoot at a specific range.
• For more information on our ranges visit our Ranges page. 
• Please carefully read and follow all range rules. 

Yes, you can bring a 4-wheeler; ATV; UTV; Side-by-side; etc. We do ask that you drive responsibly and follow the rules

• Obey speed limit signs
• Watch for pedestrians and wildlife
• Only ride on designated roadways. Do not ride off road.
• Do not ride around or beyond any closed gates, fences, or posted areas
• For anyone under 18 please read the New Mexico ATV Laws and Regulations, you can find them at ATV Laws and Regulations in New Mexico State -ATV Notes

Flying into New Mexico?

• Raton Municipal Airport, Raton NM. Right down the road from us. 
• Santa Fe Regional Airport in Santa Fe, NM. Roughly 170 miles South of the NRA Whittington Center. 
• Albuquerque International Sunport in Albuquerque, NM. Roughly 220 miles South of the NRA Whittington Center.

Flying into Colorado?

• Colorado Springs, CO. Municipal Airport. Roughly 160 miles North of the NRA Whittington Center.
• Denver International Airport, Denver CO. Roughly 245 miles North of the NRA Whittington Center. 

Flying into Texas?

• Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, Amarillo TX. Roughly 230 miles East of the NRA Whittington Center. 

Yes, you can have stuff shipped to us in ATT: "To your Name" 

Mailing Address:

NRA Whittington Center

P.O. Box 700 Raton, NM 87740

Shipping Address: 

NRA Whittington Center

34025 WHY 64 West

Raton, NM 87740

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are an event shipping several boxes you must first contact the Program Department to make shipping and storage arrangements. Additional fees will apply for handling and storage of large quantities. Also, if you plan on shipping firearms are ammunition, please notify us so we can make proper storage arrangements.