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Carlsbad Caverns National ParkLake Chandelier in Lechuguilla Cave.
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Special Use Permits

Gatherings and commercial activities in national parks often require a special use permit. The purpose of these permits is to ensure the protection of the park’s natural and cultural resources, as well as to minimize conflicts between park visitors and your guests.

Examples of permitted activities include:

If you are not sure that your event requires a permit or have other questions, contact:

Lila Mohesky-Roybal Chief Ranger
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
3225 National Parks Highway
Carlsbad, New Mexico
575.785.3035 phone
575.785.2133 fax

Jim White in Carlsbad Cavern.  

Did You Know?
Jim White is the cowboy credited with being the premier explorer of Carlsbad Cavern. He began to explore the cave as a teenager in 1898, using a handmade wire ladder to decend 60 feet into the cave. For more than a decade, he couldn't convince many locals that there was much to Carlsbad Cavern.

Last Updated: August 11, 2009 at 13:57 EST