• Photo of the steep natural entrance of Carlsbad Caverns

    Carlsbad Caverns

    National Park New Mexico

  • Elevator Renovations

    Allow more time to visit and expect lines for small elevators while large elevator system is renovated. Walking exit is steep.

Things To Know Before You Come

Where to stay

There is no lodging available within Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Camping is allowed only in the backcountry, at least a half-mile from roads and parking lots, and requires a free permit which is issued at the park visitor center.

Please click on Lodging and Restaurant link above for more details.

 

Where to eat

Park Concessionaire, Carlsbad Caverns Trading, located at the west end of the building, past the gift shop is the only option to purchase food in the park.

Please click on the Lodging and Restaurant link above for more details.

 

Pets

Pets are as important us, as they are to you; our park concessionaire, Carlsbad Caverns Trading does provide boarding for your pet at the park site.

Please click on Traveling with Pets link above for more details.

Did You Know?

Lake Chandelier in Lechuguilla Cave in Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

Scientists are studying "extremophile" microbes in the highly protected and almost pristine Lechuguilla Cave that are leading scientists towards generating a possible cure for cancer.