Rocky slopes, canyons, cactus, grass, and shrubs with more than 119 known caves beneath this rugged land--all formed when sulfuric acid dissolved limestone.
Carlsbad, New Mexico
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Online reservations are required to enter Carlsbad Cavern. The reservation is only for selecting the entry time. Entrance tickets will need to be purchased at the visitor center.
For reservations: recreation.gov/ticket/234637โฆ
๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป ๐ข๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฑ๐๐ต
Due to important safety training for park staff, the cavern will open at 10:30 am on September 5th. The visitor center, bookstore, and gift shop will open at 8 am.
Nearly 100 years apart, yet oh so similar. Visitors make their way down the Natural Entrance of Carlsbad Caverns National Park to see the wonders within.
Image 1: NPS Photo
Image 2: NPS/E. Bangcoro
#CarlsbadCaverns #NPS108 #ParksThenAndNow
ALT Black and white photo from 1926 of a large crowd of individuals awaiting to enter down the sloped paths of a hiking trail descending down into a cavern
ALT Modern day photo of visitors hiking down a series of switchbacks leading to the mouth of cave
๐จ๐ฝ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ: ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฎ๐ฏ, ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฐ
All elevators are operational.
๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป ๐ข๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฑ๐๐ต
Due to important safety training for park staff, the cavern will open at 10:30 am on September 5th. The visitor center, bookstore, and gift shop will open at 8 am.
Happy National Caves and Karst Day! With over 180 park units containing over 4,500 caves you have plenty of opportunities to explore. What has been your best experience in a cave?
NPS/Brian Cole
#CarlsbadCaverns #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque #CaveWeek
ALT A tall ceiling within Carlsbad Cavern
Even this Roadrunner know that Carlsbad Caverns is more than just a cave park and is trying to learn about the local plants and animals that live here. We encourage you to do the same on your visit to Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
Photo: NPS
#CarlsbadCaverns #FindYourPark
ALT A roadrunner standing on a rock wall appearing to look at an interpretation sign that talks about a specific plant on this area.
After extensive repairs due to the 2022 flood, the following backcountry trails are open:
โถ๏ธ Old Guano
โถ๏ธ Slaughter Canyon
โถ๏ธ Yucca Canyon
โถ๏ธ Ussery
โถ๏ธ Double Canyon
โถ๏ธ Guadalupe Ridge from the west park boundary to the Slaughter Canyon Trail
go.nps.gov/backcountrytrails.
NPS Photo
๐ช๐ถ๐น๐ฑ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ ๐ช๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด
Be aware that wildlife, such as mule deer and the non-native Barbary sheep, are crossing and along the park road. Please watch for them and slow down. Only stop in pullouts to view wildlife, not in the road.
NPS photos
๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป ๐ข๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ญ๐ฐ, ๐ญ๐ฑ, ๐ฎ๐ญ, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ฎ
Due to important safety training for park staff, the cavern will open at 10:30 am on February 14, 15, 21, and 22. The visitor center, bookstore, and gift shop will open at 8 am.
Celebrate National Popcorn Day by exploring your favorite cave. Carlsbad Cavern and Caverns of Sonora are famous for its plentiful popcorn formations. This picture was taken in Carlsbad Cavern in the Papoose Room.
NPS/Brian Cole
#CarlsbadCaverns #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque
ALT Many Stalactites hanging from the ceiling covered in cave popcorn
Carlsbad Caverns National Park will be closed from 5:00 pm MST on Sunday, December 31, through 6:00 am on Tuesday, January 2. This closure includes the visitor center, cavern, entrance gates on the park road (Walnut Canyon Drive/NM7), Rattlesnake Springs, and Slaughter Canyon.
ALT A light trail spells out the phrase " Happy New Year" inside a cave chamber.
The park will be closed from 5:00 pm MST on Sunday, December 24, through 6:00 am on Tuesday, December 26, in observance of Christmas. This includes the visitor center, cavern, entrance gates on the park road (NM 7), Rattlesnake Springs, and Slaughter Canyon.
Photo: NPS/H. Klein
ALT A caver stands in-front of a tall stalagmite in Slaughter Canyon Cave known as the Christmas Tree.
During this festive season of joy and giving, the National Park Service presents the entrance fee-free dates for 2024! These days and throughout the year, all are invited to experience the magic and wonder of national parks.
nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-pโฆ
The park will be closed from 5:00 pm MST on Wednesday, November 22, through 6:00 am on Friday, November 24, in observance of Thanksgiving. This includes the visitor center, cavern, entrance gates on the park road (NM 7), Rattlesnake Springs, and Slaughter Canyon.
Photo: NPS
ALT A large brown bird with a tall neck stands among tall brown grass and in front of lush green trees.
Are you planning a holiday visit Carlsbad Caverns National Park? You wonโt be alone! To avoid disappointment upon arrival to the park, reserve your cavern entry time prior to your visit!
For more information, please visit: nps.gov/cave/index.htm
ALT A green information graphic which states, "Timed Entry Tickets Required to Enter Carlsbad Cavern Reservations Strongly Recommended."
Coming to the park for the cave and the bats? Stay for the night sky programs! Carlsbad Caverns National Park is offering opportunities for ranger-guided Night Hikes on October 27 and October 28.
More information can be found by visiting:
nps.gov/cave/planyourvisit/nโฆ
We will host a special presentation for the park's centennial on Saturday, October 14.
Stephen Hummel is the Dark Skies Initiative Coordinator for the University of Texas' McDonald Observatory. Program details are in the link below!
nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-โฆ
ALT A portrait photo of an individual standing in front of a domed observatory and a twilight sky.
Coming to the park for the cave? Stay for the night sky programs! Carlsbad Caverns National Park is offering opportunities for ranger-guided star viewing on Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14.
More information can be found by visiting:
nps.gov/cave/planyourvisit/nโฆ
Join us for a safe viewing of a partial annular eclipse this Saturday, October 14. The eclipse will start at 9:15 AM MST and end at 12 PM MST. Solar filter telescopes will be set up for direct viewings and pinhole viewfinders for indirect viewing of this celestial event.
ALT A solar-filtered image of the moon partially covering the sun.