CARLSBAD CAVERNS Circular of General Information 1936

Rules and Regulations
[BRIEFED]

FOR THE information of visitors, the following is a synopsis of the rules and regulations in force in the Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Complete regulations may be seen at the office of the superintendent.

Preservation of the Park.

The destruction, injury, or disturbance in any way of the trees, flowers, vegetation, rocks, mineral formations, or any animal, bird, or other life is prohibited.

Defacement by writing, carving, or otherwise, of any of the walls or other formations in the caverns is prohibited.

No canes, umbrellas, or sticks of any kind may be taken into the caverns. The tossing or throwing of rocks or other material inside the caverns is prohibited. No firearms or explosive material may be taken into the caverns.

Fees.

No person or persons shall be permitted to enter the caverns unless accompanied by National Park Service employees or guides. Competent guide service is provided for the public by the Government, for which a fee of $1.50 shall be charged each person entering the caverns. No charges shall be made for children 16 years of age or under when accompanied by adults. An additional charge of 50 cents in each direction will be made for adults using the elevator and 25 cents for children between the ages of 5 and 12 years. Adults will be held responsible for the conduct of children whose names appear on their tickets.

Camping.

No camp shall be made along roads except at places designated by the superintendent or his representative. Lunches may be eaten only in designated places, and all trash must be placed in trash cans provided for the purpose.

Especial care shall be taken that no lighted match, cigar, or cigarette is dropped in any grass, twigs, leaves, or other combustible material.

Hunting.

The park is a sanctuary for wildlife of every sort, and the hunting, killing, wounding, frightening, capturing, or attempting to capture, of any wild bird or animal is prohibited.

Cameras.

Still and motion-picture cameras may be freely used by amateurs for general scenic purposes. Amateurs desiring to operate standard size motion-picture cameras, and professional photographers must obtain a permit from the superintendent. No flash light shall be taken without special authority in writing from the superintendent.

Dogs.

No dogs are allowed in the caverns.

Park Rangers.

The rangers are here to help and advise you. When in doubt, ask a ranger.