Be advised that the NPS has issued alerts for this park.
Closures Due to Flood Damage
Some areas of the park including Walnut Canyon Desert Drive and some trails remain closed after extensive flood damage. The main park road to the visitor center and cavern is open.
High Fire Danger
Due to high fire danger, there are multiple closures and prohibited activities. The main park road to Carlsbad Cavern and the visitor center is open.
Items Worn or Used in Other Caves Not Allowed
A disease known as White-Nose Syndrome is killing bats in North America. To prevent it from spreading to our bats, do not wear shoes, clothing, or bring any gear into any cave at Carlsbad Caverns National Park that were in another cave.
Timed Entry Ticket Required to Enter Carlsbad Cavern
Reservations are highly recommended and can be purchased by clicking "more" or calling 877-444-6777. Reservations only select the entry time. Upon arrival at the visitor center, an entrance pass must be purchased.
Footwear in the Cavern
For safety, closed-toe shoes with good traction are recommended. Flip flops, sandals, and some walking shoes have little or no traction and increase the possibility of slips, trips, and falls. Watch your step and use the handrails when necessary.
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| Description | 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 behin... |
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Timed Entry Reservation - Location
$1.00
A timed entry reservation must be purchased to access Carlsbad Cavern. In addition, an entry pass must be purchased at the visitor center.
Time entry reservations ensure a more enjoyable experience and helps to protect the cave formations.
Entrance - Per Person
$15.00
Entrance fee provides access to Carlsbad Cavern by elevator and hiking in. Ranger-guided tours are an additional fee and can be reserved on recreation.gov.
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AccessibilityCarlsbad Caverns National Park offers accessible parking, picnicking, dining, and visitor center services. 
Bienvenido a Carlsbad Caverns National ParkA medida que atraviesa el desierto de Chihuahua y las montañas de Guadalupe, al sudeste de New Mexico y Texas occidental—llenado de tunas, chollas, sotoles y agaves—nunca podría imaginarse que existen más do 300 cuevas conocidas por debajo de la superficie. 
Brantley Lake State ParkThe southernmost lake in New Mexico is an oasis of water, wildlife, and plant life. 
Carlsbad CavernHours: 8:30 AM-2:15 PM >> RESERVATIONS REQUIRED to enter cavern and must be purchased at recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. << 
First-Time VisitorsInformation for first-time visitors. 
Lincoln National ForestThe Lincoln National Forest encompasses 1,103,441 acres for hiking, caving, camping, picnicking, horseback riding, hunting, and sightseeing. 
Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State ParkExperience the many habitats of the Chihuahuan Desert on a 1.3 mile (2.1 km) self-guiding tour at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park. 
Natural Entrance to Carlsbad Cavern
Rattlesnake Springs
Sitting Bull Falls Recreation AreaThis desert oasis features a series of spring-fed waterfalls that fall 150 feet (45.7 m) to a large pool of water below. 
Timed-Entry Tickets Required to Enter CavernGo to recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777 
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