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.

Reservations Required to Enter Cavern

Click image above for reservations or call 877-444-6777. Reservations are not available at the park.

Link with information for first-time visitors.

First-Time Visitors

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

Directions, hours, fees, things to do, and more.

Plan Your Visit

Directions, hours, fees, things to do, and more.

Plan Like a Park Ranger

Plan Like a Park Ranger

Top-10 tips for visiting Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

Download the NPS App

Download the NPS App

Download the NPS App to plan your visit to Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

Learn About the Park

Learn About the Park

Nature, history, culture, photos, publications, and more.

Photo of the gift shop.

Gift Shop, Eating, and Sleeping

A variety of options are available.

Photo of the bookstore.

Bookstore

The bookstore is operated by our non-profit partner that provides a variety of educational products.

Last updated: April 1, 2022

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

3225 National Parks Highway
Carlsbad, NM 88220

Phone:

575 785-2232

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