Carlsbad Caverns
National Park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park covers 46,766 acres and contains over 119 caves, formed by sulfuric acid dissolving limestone. Only a few of these caves are open to the public, with two available for self-guided exploration.
Carlsbad Caverns At a Glance
$15 per vehicle for 7 days. Or FREE with the America the Beautiful Pass.
Located in Southeastern New Mexico, Carlsbad Caverns National Park sits right on the border of Texas. The closest airport is El Paso International Airport in El Paso, Texas and takes about 2.5 hours to drive from there.
The caverns are 56º year round, so it really doesn’t matter when you visit, the weather will always be the same!
Timed entry tickets are required to enter the caverns. You can purchase and make the reservation in advance (recommended), or wait until you arrive at the visitor center to reserve an entry time.
One Day at Carlsbad Caverns
We’re excited to share all of our tips if you have one day at Carlsbad Caverns National Park. In our opinion, is more than enough to experience how wild this park is. From general park information, to where to stay, to the best things to do, we’ve gotcha covered!
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We spent a weekend in Southern New Mexico exploring White Sands National Monument, Las Cruces, and Carlsbad Caverns National Park. We had a blast playing in the sand dunes, drinking coffee and eating food, and wandering through the CRAZY caverns!
