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.
If you are not sure that your event requires a permit or have other questions, contact:
Special Use Coordinator
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
3225 National Parks Highway
Carlsbad, New Mexico
505.785.3024 phone
505.785.2133 fax
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.