Carlsbad Caverns National Park
New Mexico
🟢 🔴 hikes
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High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife—treasures above the ground in the Chihuahuan Desert. Hidden beneath the surface are more than 119 caves—formed when sulfuric acid dissolved limestone leaving behind caverns of all sizes.
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Entrance fees
$1.00 — Timed Entry Reservation - Location
$15.00 — Entrance - Per Person
Hours
Carlsbad Caverns National Park is open 24-hours a day. Visitor center hours and cave tour schedule vary throughout the year.
Conditions
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Things to do
Lower Cave Tour
King's Palace Tour
Walnut Canyon Desert Drive
Guadalupe Ridge Trail (GRT)
Rattlesnake Springs Picnic Area
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Trail
Night Sky Programs
🟢 Walnut Canyon Overlook Trail
Visitor centers
Visitor Center
Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.
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