General Information:
Will Rogers once called New Mexico Carlsbad Caverns as the "Grand Canyon with a roof on it," that's pretty accurate. This subterranean world in the Guadalupe Mountains and was one of the deepest, largest and most decorated cave ever discovered.
History:
The area was proclaimed Carlsbad Cave National Monument October 25, 1923 and was established as a National Park Carlsbad Caverns May 14, 1930. The park was also designated a World Heritage Site 9 December 1995.
The park has two historic district on the National Register of Historic Places, the old historical district of the cave and Rattlesnake Springs. Get the range of museums, including the files of the park contains about 1,000,000 copies cultural resources and protected for future generations.
Opening times:
The park is open year-round, but is one of the best national parks to visit in the spring. In spring, the desert will bloom and even more amazing. Visitors planning a trip in April or early May to October you can see flying bats.
Instructions:
Only National Park Carlsbad Caverns gateway can on the street of New Mexico 7. Turn north on Highway 62/180 to achieve Whites City, New Mexico, Carlsbad SL and 145 km on 20 km southwest Northeast El Paso, Texas. The access road picturesque 7 miles from the park entrance in Whites City in the visitor center and entrance to the cave extends.
Carlsbad by Greyhound and TNM & O buses. New Mexico Airlines offers passengers between Albuquerque Carlsbad, while airlines fly Roswell Albuquerque, New Mexico and El Paso, Lubbock, and Midland, TX.
Fees / Permits:
All visitors to purchase to Carlsbad Cavern for a visit to an entrance fee. This ticket is valid for 3 days. If you have an America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, supports more than three adults owner.
If you are planning on camping in the park, you will need to obtain a use permit free route to the visitor center.
Ranger guided tours all fees and are listed below:
- Kings Palace. $ 8 for adults, $ 4 for children under 4 are not allowed. It should also tickets. $ 4 for seniors and Access Pass holders.
- Left Hand Tunnel. $ 7 for adults, $ 3.50 for children under 6 years of age are not permitted. It should also tickets. $ 3.50 for seniors and Access Pass holders.
- Slaughter Canyon Cave. $ 15 for adults, $ 7.50 for children under 8Not allowed. $ 7.50 for seniors and Access Pass holders.
- Lower Cave. $ 20 for adults, $ 10 for children under 12 years are not permitted. It should also tickets. $ 10 for seniors and Access Pass holders.
- Hall of the White Giant. $ 20 for adults, $ 10 for children under 12 years are not permitted. It should also tickets. $ 10 for seniors and Access Pass holders.
- Cave spider. $ 20 for adults, $ 10 for children under 12 years are not permitted. $ 10 for seniors and Access Pass holders.
Activities:
Cave Tours: Tours Carlsbad Cavern difficulties and other caves in the park variables. To reserve tickets for a visit, please call (877) 444-6777 or visit Recreation.gov.
Auto-Guide Cave Tours: All visitors must the main part of the cave, the Big Room to visit on your own. The guide natural entrance is also very impressive, but not recommended for visitors with all kinds of health problems, as it is very steep. Tickets are sold every day in the visitor center, except December 25 tickets are good for three days, but does not include special tours or others.
Bat Flight Program: Before flying nocturnal bats, given a program with the entrance of the cave by a park ranger. Maintenance start time varies depending on the sunset so be sure to park at (575) 785-3012 or visit the center of the exact time. Bat flight programs are planned for the weekend from Memorial Day to mid-October and free. Best Bats flights take place usually in July and August.
Junior Ranger program: To become a Junior Ranger, request a free book Junior Ranger activities at the Visitor Center. After completion of the appropriate age requirements, and to see their work with a Ranger, participants receive an official badge or patch Junior Rangers.
Main attractions:
Main corridor: Once in the mouth of the cave, visitors can see the symbols red and black one thousand years at the top of the walls. The broker is the enormity of the cave.
Iceberg Rock: A block of 200,000 tons, which crashed into the roof for thousands of years.
Big Room: The largest room single most visitors see (unless you go Borneo), this space is 1,800 meters long and 1,100 feet wide.
Hall of Giants: has some of the largest cave formations.
Desert Nature Trail: This simple circuit half a mile best known shortly before the bat flight program at night.
Crystal Spring Dôme greatest asset cave.
Slaughter Canyon Cave: For those looking for adventure, is on this tour. This cave "not improved" They will slide and push it for a couple of hours.
Accommodation:
No results found in the park. Camping is allowed on the field, at least half a mile from roads and parking lots, and requires a permit issued free Visitor Center. The nearest hotel and private camping is in Whites City, just inside the park. Call 800 caves or (575)785-2291 for more information.
The City of Carlsbad, New Mexico also has many accommodation options. A list of the companies in the Chamber of Commerce in Carlsbad (575) 887-6516 or online.
Pets:
Pets are allowed in the park, but keep in mind journey with others restrict the activities. Pets are not allowed in the park paths, off-road or in the cave. Pets on a leash no longer than two meters in length (or in a cage) at all times. It is not allowed to leave your pet unattended in vehicles when the outside temperature is above 70 degrees Celsius, as it creates a risk to the animal.
Dealer Park, Carlsbad Caverns Trading, offers a kennel where you can make your pet in a temperature controlled environment during his visit to the cave exit. The kennel is for the day only, no evening or night. If you have specific questions, please call (575) 785-2281.
Contact Information:
By Mail:
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
3225 National Parks Highway
Carlsbad, NM 88220
Phone:
Park General information: (575) 785-2232 Bat Flight Information: (575) 785-3012
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