More About Housing

All housing units, cabins and classrooms on the Whittington Center are designated non-smoking areas. BBQ grills are also prohibited inside any of these buildings as well as on the porches of the housing units. Handicapped accommodations are available in the Founders Retreat cabins.

All housing is supplied with sheets and blankets for bedding.  Occupants must however bring their own towels, soap and washcloth, as toiletries are not supplied.

Your pets are welcome to visit the Whittington Center but are not allowed inside any of the housing units or cabins. Pets must be under control during their visit to the Whittington Center and we ask that dogs be on a leash for their safety as well as that of other guests.

All RV and Primitive campsites are assigned at the time your reservations are made and must not be changed without prior approval of the Front Gate. This is to avoid conflict with other reservations. Primitive campsites are limited to tents and small pop-up tent trailers only.

Reservations for any of the accommodations on the Whittington Center are accepted by phone only when credit cards are used. Reservations are accepted based on availability at the time the reservation is made. Refunds on deposits will be granted when cancellation notice is received by the Whittington Center 48 hours prior to the date of the reservation.

Individuals using any accommodations must check in at the front gate where room and space assignments will be made. Check in time is no earlier than 2 PM and check out time is no later than 10 AM. You must check in and out on the dates you have specified. If you have not checked out prior to 10 AM you will be charged an additional fee.

When checking out please bring your room keys, sheets and pillowcases to the front gate. There is a $10.00 fee for any and all lost keys.

Discover the Whittington Center

The Whittington Center is a rapidly growing destination recreation site. Not only is it a world class shooting facility, it offers a variety of recreational activities.

Nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, it's natural beauty and wealth of history make the Whittington Center an exciting vacation spot. Easily accessible from I-25, the Whittington Center is located 10 miles south of Raton on Highway 64.

The Whittington Center encompasses 33,300 acres ranging from 6,300 to 8,100 feet in elevation. Breathtaking views, outstanding climate, hospitality and an array of family activities such as hiking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, and camping make the Whittington Center a place everyone can enjoy.

There is a broad range of housing to accommodate individuals, couples, and small to large groups. Lodging options include modern housing, rustic cabins, back country cabins, campgrounds with RV hookups and primitive camping. Other facilities include a cafeteria, gift shop, bathhouse, training center and a variety of world class shooting ranges.

BACK COUNTRY CABINS

Access to the back country cabins requires 4WD vehicles. The back country cabins are furnished with tables, chairs, beds, wood stoves, firewood, first aid kits, lanterns, cooking grill, and 10 gallons of water. No electricity or running water is available.

Elk Cabin overlooks Corral Canyon and has a clear view of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains from Taos to the Spanish Peaks of Walsenburg. The cabin accommodates four people with a set of bunk beds and a double bed.

Deer Cabin is situated high above the New Mexico plain, with a panoramic view of the mountains, mesas and old volcanoes. The cabin has a bunk bed, a double bed and a sleeping loft, and will accommodate six to eight people comfortably.

Visitors need to bring food, eating and cooking utensils, bedding, towels, charcoal briquettes, clothing and personal items.

MODERN HOUSING (Competitor Housing)

The Competitor Housing complex includes three dormitory style buildings. Each building has a central lobby with three separate wings. Each wing contains five bedrooms, each with two single beds, a kitchenette and two separate bathrooms with showers for men and women.  Bring your own towels, and toiletries.

FOUNDERS RETREAT

The Brownells, Wood, Carter, Leupold, Thompson and Kerner Cabins are the first six in the Founders Retreat complex. These cabins overlook a beautiful meadow with an abundance of birds and wildlife. Each cabin has a common kitchen and living room area. The bedding is provided, but you must bring your own cooking and eating utensils, towels and toiletries.

Brownells Cabin was the first in the complex. It has four bedrooms, each with two single beds, a mens and womens bathroom with shower. This cabin is fully handicapped accessible with spacious rooms and bathroom amenities.

Wood, Carter, Leupold, Thompson and Kerner cabins have four bedrooms, each with two single beds and a private bathroom. One bedroom is designated as handicapped accessible in each 1,800 sq. ft. cabin.  Bring your own towels, and toiletries.


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