Beauty and Wonder; Above and Below

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 known caves – all formed when sulfuric acid dissolved the surrounding limestone leaving behind caverns of all sizes.

Hiking down the Natural Entrance, looking back at the last bit of daylight.

Plan Your Visit

Double rainbow against the desert sky

Things to Know Beforehand

GO BATTY FOR BATS!

Bats Fill the Evening Sky

FUN OUTSIDE OF THE CAVE

Visitor Center Lobby

CONTACT THE PARK >

Mailing Address:
3225 National Parks Highway
Carlsbad, NM 88220

Phone:
(575) 785-2232

NPS Carlsbad Cavern Website

EXPLORE. DISCOVER. MAKE MEMORIES.

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