Carlsbad Caverns

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3225 National Parks Highway Carlsbad, NM 88220
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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 caves—formed when sulfuric acid dissolved limestone leaving behind caverns of all sizes.

Reservations Required to Enter Cavern

First-Time Visitors

Important information for first-time visitors to Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

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Gift Shop, Eating, and Sleeping

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Bookstore

The bookstore is operated by our non-profit

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