Man camp units for sale in Carlsbad and Hobbs, New Mexico
What is happening in the Delaware Basin
Lea County had 46 rigs and Eddy County 38 in the week ending October 16, 2026, out of 96 rigs in New Mexico. Almost all of the state’s drilling sits in these two counties.
Housing has not kept up. Eddy County projects a shortfall of more than 4,000 housing units by 2040, and its housing summit report notes that man camp units nearly doubled over a two-year span. Lea County was about 1,700 units short at the end of 2023 and needs at least 4,300 more by 2040. In a January 2026 University of New Mexico study for the state’s Department of Workforce Solutions, oil and gas workers in the area reported driving one to four hours a day for jobs, and some live in RVs because they move between sites every few days.
Carlsbad, Hobbs, and Artesia
- Carlsbad (Eddy County): the southern Delaware Basin hub, with oil and gas, potash, and nuclear employers competing for the same rentals.
- Hobbs (Lea County): the Lea County oilfield service center, closest to the Texas line and to Breckenridge.
- Artesia (Eddy County): the northern cluster, where crews often commute south to Carlsbad-area pads.
| Town | County | Approx. road miles from Breckenridge, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbs | Lea County | 280 |
| Jal | Lea County | 273 |
| Carlsbad | Eddy County | 349 |
Approximate road miles from Breckenridge, TX, mapped with OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM) on Oct 19, 2026. Oversize routes can be longer.
Man camp units, sleepers, and crew units for sale
- Frac or workover crew of 25 on a yard near Carlsbad: 5 × 5-bed crew units with shared kitchens
- Catered camp for 70 near Hobbs: 10 × 7-room sleeper units plus dining
- Company men and consultants: 4-suite full-kitchen units
16×76 5-Bed, 5-Bath Crew Unit (Shared Kitchen)16×76 5-Room Sleeper (No Kitchen)16×76 4-Suite Unit (Four Full Kitchens)16×60 4-Suite Kitchenette Unit
Compare every model on man camp and sleeper units for sale, or size a larger order on bulk orders. Built in Breckenridge, Texas and delivered factory-direct, with no broker markup. Units are built to order. Ask about current availability.
Permits and site in New Mexico
Our team handles permits, delivery, and setup from start to finish. Units cross from Texas as oversize loads on NMDOT permits, which must be issued before the load enters the state. In unincorporated Eddy and Lea counties, plan for septic or holding tanks under NMED liquid waste rules, water supply (often hauled), and county road access. Inside Carlsbad, Hobbs, or Artesia, city zoning comes first.
What one contract covers in New Mexico
| Manufacturing | Units are built in Breckenridge, TX to the plan and spec sheet on your contract: room count, baths, kitchen layout, and code type (non-coded crew unit or HUD-code). |
|---|---|
| Delivery and transport | Each unit travels from Breckenridge, TX to your site as an oversize load, delivered in the sequence set in your proposal. Our team handles permits, delivery, and setup from start to finish. |
| Setup | Units are set on your prepared pad, leveled, blocked, and anchored. PTAC heat-and-air units ship loose and are installed on site. |
| Utility hookups | We connect each unit to the water, wastewater, and power service at the pad, so the building is ready to occupy once inspections clear. |
| Project management | One contract and one point of contact for the schedule, delivery sequencing, and coordination with your site contractor, utilities, and inspectors. |
You provide the land. Our team handles permits, delivery, and setup from start to finish, and coordinates pads, roads, and utility service to each pad. Your proposal lists the full scope for your site.
Common questions
Can I buy man camp units for Carlsbad or Hobbs?
Yes. We build new crew units and sleepers in Breckenridge, TX and deliver, set, and connect them on your yard in Eddy or Lea County. Hobbs is about 280 road miles from the build site and Carlsbad about 349. We sell new units only.
How many rigs are running in Eddy and Lea counties?
In the week ending October 16, 2026, Lea County had 46 rigs and Eddy County 38, out of 96 in New Mexico, per Baker Hughes data by county.
Are sleeper units for sale a good fit for a Delaware Basin camp?
Yes, when the camp has central dining. Sleepers put up to seven private rooms with baths in one unit. Crews that cook for themselves do better with 5-bed crew units that have a shared kitchen.
Who handles New Mexico permits?
Our team handles permits, delivery, and setup from start to finish. That includes NMDOT oversize permits, which must be in hand before a load crosses into New Mexico, and the septic or holding-tank approvals for your site.
How fast can units reach a New Mexico site?
We built and delivered 70 units in less than two months. We can build as many as 50 units in about 30 days. Base pads are laid out during the build, so the site is ready when the units arrive. Utilities are connected after delivery. See the delivery and setup timeline.
Sources
- CrudeLogic, New Mexico rig count by county (Baker Hughes week ending Oct 16, 2026) (checked Oct 20, 2026)
- Develop Carlsbad, Eddy County Housing Summit Report (with Harvard Growth Lab) (checked Oct 20, 2026)
- Lea County Housing Summit Report (Ventana Fund) (Feb 2025)
- University of New Mexico for NM Department of Workforce Solutions, San Juan and Permian Basin needs assessment (Jan 2026)
- NMDOT Permit Office, oversize/overweight permits (checked Oct 19, 2026)
- New Mexico Environment Department, liquid waste (septic) permits (checked Oct 19, 2026)
Last updated 2026-10-20. Figures are as published by each source on the date shown; re-check before you budget.
Related: New Mexico service area Permian Basin (Texas side) Midland and Odessa Kermit Oilfield housing
What happens after you inquire
- Our team reviews your project details and replies within one business day.
- We contact you to confirm your needs: headcount, site, and schedule.
- We prepare options for your project.
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