CARLSBAD CAVERNS
NATIONAL PARK
AREA - 46,766 ACRES
EST. 05 14 1930
NEW MEXICO
Planning a Trip to
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park is located in the Chihuahuan Desert of southeastern New Mexico. It is home to more than 119 caves, including the iconic Carlsbad Cavern. The park offers visitors the opportunity to explore vast underground chambers, view thousands of bats, and enjoy stunning desert vistas. Visitors can take self-guided tours, guided tours, and even camping trips to explore the park. Carlsbad Caverns National Park also offers educational programs to help visitors learn about the wildlife, geology, and history of the area.
"the grandest of all special temples of Nature" and "the only one of the world's great parks that could not be improved."
- John Muir
"In God's wildness lies the hope of the world - the great fresh unblighted, unredeemed wilderness. The galling harness of civilization drops off, and wounds heal ere we are aware.
-Theodore Roosevelt
OVERVIEW
Carlsbad Caverns National Park is one of the most spectacular natural wonders in the United States. Located in New Mexico, it is home to a vast network of caves and underground chambers that are teeming with life. It is also a great place to explore and appreciate the beauty of nature. The best thing about Carlsbad Caverns National Park is its spectacular underground chambers and natural formations. Visitors can explore the winding passages, admire the stalactites and stalagmites, and marvel at the variety of life forms living in this subterranean environment. The park also offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and bird watching. There is something for everyone to enjoy at Carlsbad Caverns National Park.