Where is Carlsbad Caverns National Park? What city is Carlsbad Caverns? How do I get to Carlsbad Caverns
Where is Carlsbad Caverns National Park?
State Of New Mexico
Type National Park
Location located in the far south-east of New Mexico in the north of the city of Carlsbad
Background The Park was established in 1930 to protect the Carlsbad Caverns and other caves. There are more than 85 caves in the Park. Carlsbad Caverns offers visitors a variety of possibilities. The Park has been a World Natural Heritage Site since 1995.
Visitors annually 522,000 (average 1,430 daily)
Size approx. 190 sq km
Open all year round
What city is Carlsbad Caverns?
Arrival public transport to El Paso TX, no public transport to the Park
Entrance fee to the caves per Person, National Park Pass and Golden Eagle Pass are each honored for a family (parents, children, spouses).
Facilities Visitor Centre
Picnic area with excellent opportunities for bird watching at the Rattlesnake Springs.
No overnight stays in the Park (neither Lodge nor campsite)
A grocery store is available.
A must for a park visit are of course the caves with their rich Dripstone equipment. There are both self-guided and ranger guided tours through the caves. As a rule, a walk to the mouth of the cave is necessary. There is also a 14,5 km long tour through the desert to Walnut Canyon as well as numerous Backcountry hiking opportunities. The visit to the park takes a total of 3 days, the visit to the large opening takes 1 hour. At nightfall, under the guidance of Rangers, you can watch the bats warm out (impressive !).
Note to protect the bats, it is strictly forbidden to photograph with flash during the evening warm-up. Offences shall be punished.
Area the Guadalupe Mountains National Park is located in the immediate vicinity of Texas.
Next: Living Desert State Park, Brantley Lake State Park and Lake Carlsbad Municipal Park.
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