Summer Visitor Center Hours: 8:00 to 7:00 (through 9/5/11)
Natural Entrance Hours: 8:30 to 3:30
Big Room Hours: 8:30 to 4:00

Fall/Winter/Spring Visitor Center Hours: 8:00 to 5:00
Natural Entrance Hours: 8:30 to 2:00
Big Room Hours: 8:30 to 3:30

 Please Take Note

White-Nose Syndrome (WNS), a disease in bats that is killing these vital animals by the millions, is a potential threat to Carlsbad Caverns and the bats that live here. The Park's efforts to prevent WNS here may affect what you can wear or bring with you into the cave. Clothing, footwear and handheld items that have previously been worn in caves or mines in certain areas may not be brought into Carlsbad Caverns.

Through March 8, Elevators operating 9:30-10, 12:30-1:30, 4:30-close. Last entry via elevator is 1:30pm.  Last entry via foot is 2:30pm.  Limited "main corridor" access 2:30 - 3:30pm. Allow more time to visit and expect lines. Walking exit is steep. Mon-Fri, no Lower Cave or Left Hand Tunnel Tours.