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Apr 30, 2024 · 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.
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Things to Do. Ranger-guided tours, bat flight program, and...
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A timed entry reservation must be purchased to access...
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park offers ranger-guided cave...
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Timed Entry Tickets Required to Enter Carlsbad Cavern....
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The Carlsbad Caverns Trading Company (CCTC) restaurant has...
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Coordinates: 32°10′31″N 104°26′38″W. Carlsbad Caverns National Park is an American national park in the Guadalupe Mountains of southeastern New Mexico. The primary attraction of the park is the show cave Carlsbad Cavern. Visitors to the cave can hike in on their own via the natural entrance or take an elevator from the visitor center.
Jun 23, 2023 · Carlsbad Caverns National Park is located in the Chihuahuan Desert in southeast New Mexico. Summers are hot with temperatures from 90ºF to the low 100sºF (32ºC to about 40ºC). On hot days, please use caution.
Nov 5, 2009 · How to Get There. The park is off US 62/180, 20 miles southwest of Carlsbad and 164 miles east of El Paso, Texas. For the visitor center, turn west at Whites City and drive seven miles. For...
Description. Maps. Documents. Gallery. Indicators. Carlsbad Caverns National Park. This karst landscape in the state of New Mexico comprises over 80 recognized caves. They are outstanding not only for their size but also for the profusion, diversity and beauty of their mineral formations.
May 2, 2022 · Located in the Chihuahuan Desert in southeastern New Mexico, not far from the Texas border, Carlsbad Caverns has two districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the Cavern Historic District and the Rattlesnake Springs Historic District.