Things To Do

Enjoy the Cavern on Your Own

Experience the Big Room and Natural Entrance trails at your own pace.

Visitor Center

Explore the exhibits, watch the park film, browse the gift shop and bookstore, and eat in the cafeteria.

Surface Hiking Trails

Hike a trail at the surface of the park.

Guadalupe Ridge Trail

Hike or backpack along this National Recreation Trail.

Bat Flight Program

Enjoy a ranger program and watch thousands of bats emerge from Carlsbad Cavern.

Night Sky Programs

Discover the desert southwest night sky with a ranger.

Rattlesnake Springs

Enjoy a beautiful green space with trees, shade, picnic tables, and wildlife.