• Carlsbad Caverns Tours

    Carlsbad Caverns Tours

    You can't visit the Carlsbad, NM area without a trip to the Carlsbad Caverns. View all available tours here.

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    Carlsbad, NM Businesses

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  • Carlsbad Hotels

    Carlsbad Hotels

    There is so much to see at Carlsbad Caverns that you will need a few days to take it all in. Book your Carlsbad area hotel here.

Latest News at Carlsbad Caverns

Wessels Named Intermountain Regional Director

Wessels Named Intermountain Regional Director

WASHINGTON – National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis has named John A. Wessels as the
Service’s Intermountain regional director, responsible for leading 5,000 employees and 92 national
parks visited by more than 42 million people annually. Wessels, who serves as the region’s associate
director for administration, business and technology, assumes his new position in Denver in August.

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Array of Lodging Choices

Array of Lodging Choices

Carlsbad, NM draws visitors throughout the year from every corner of the Earth. With such breathtaking landscapes as the Guadalupe Mountains and the Chihuahuan Desert, there are plenty of activities for families that enjoy an active vacation that provides a chance to learn. The Carlsbad Caverns National Park is probably the most popular attraction in the area, and for a very good reason. There are hundreds of caves and caverns for visitors to explore, as well as special programs for all ages.

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Summer Hours, Tours & Events

Summer Hours, Tours & Events

Carlsbad Caverns National Park will be open on its expanded summer schedule starting Friday, May 28 through Labor Day, September 6.  Special tours and Programs are also being offered!

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Carlsbad Caverns Latest Blog Posts

  • Carlsbad Caverns' Illustrious History

    Unlike other limestone caves throughout the world, the Carlsbad Caverns has an unusual method of formation. The hundreds of tunnels, caves, and caverns in the caverns were formed when sulfuric acid dissolved masses of limestone to create these amazing wonders of nature. Some 250 to 280 million years ago, the lands were covered by an inland sea. Visitors will still see fossils in the limestone throughout… Read More

  • Carlsbad Caverns Spring and Summer Event Calendar

    The Carlsbad Caverns National Park in Carlsbad, New Mexico, is home to some of the most incredible nature and geology. A whole summer of fun awaits you and your family, with activities for every age group. Many of the activities are free, but a quick check of the National Parks website can help you plan accordingly. One of the most exciting events offered at the Carlsbad Cavern National Park is the… Read More

  • A Day at the Park in Carlsbad NM

    Carlsbad, New Mexico is one of the most scenic cities in the southwest. It offers proximity to some of the most stunning natural areas, but the city is also home to a number of areas ideal for outdoor recreation, without the need to travel outside the city limits. Of course, one of the most popular attractions in the area is Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico, but there are many other parks that you can… Read More

Carlsbad Caverns Tours

Before you visit Carlsbad Caverns, read about the different tours available. Tours include Kings Palace, Left Hand Tunnel, Hall of the White Giant, Slaughter Canyon Cave, Spider Cave, The Big Room and the Lower Cave.

Hall of the White Giant Tour

Hall of the White Giant Tour

There are few places left where one can have a real adventure. The Hall of the…

Kings Palace Tour

Kings Palace Tour

Some cavern features are so large that they seem almost manufactured. Kings Palace,…

Lower Cave Tour

Lower Cave Tour

The 3-hour long Lower Cave Tour may be just what adventurous souls are seeking…

Slaughter Canyon Cave Tour

Slaughter Canyon Cave Tour

Unlike many of the caves in the Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Slaughter Cave…

Carlsbad Caverns Event Calendar

Search the Carlsbad Cavern Event Calendar to get the latest information on what's goign on!






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Cloudy, 78°F on Thursday, Jul 29

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    HI: 96°F
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Carlsbad, New Mexico News

  • Fixed routes in future of transit system
    Source: Carlsbad, NM | Thursday Jul 29, 2010

    Improvements to the municipal transit center are underway as transit officials scout locations for new bus stops in an effort to convert city transportation to a fixed-route system.

  • Crowded field makes rabbit judging competitive
    Source: Carlsbad, NM | Thursday Jul 29, 2010

    Rabbit Judge Marikyn Novat, presents Christian Goleston, Cottonwood 4-H Club, with the Best of Show ribbon at the Eddy County Fair.

  • Stock Exchange chef to represent New Mexico in Toronto
    Source: Carlsbad, NM | Wednesday Jul 28, 2010

    A New Mexico chef will represent the state at this year's Hot & Spicy Food Festival in Toronto.

  • Little Argus: July 28
    Source: Carlsbad, NM | Wednesday Jul 28, 2010

    Country gospel singer Randy Davenport will be in concert at 7 p.m. today at First Christian Church, 1002 W. Church St.

  • 2 teens charged in March bomb scare at Carlsbad High School
    Source: Carlsbad, NM | Wednesday Jul 28, 2010

    Two teens have been charged in relation to a March bomb scare that caused the evacuation of Carlsbad High School.

  • MGI, TAXS.ob, IPI On PennyToBucks Stock Update Report
    Source: Carlsbad, NM | Monday Jul 26, 2010

    Intrepid Potash, Inc. , announced today that the New Mexico Environmental Department has issued a ground water discharge permit for Intrepid's HB Solar Solution Mine near Carlsbad, New Mexico.

  • Carlsbad woman struck, killed on I-10 early Sunday
    Source: Carlsbad, NM | Monday Jul 26, 2010

    A Carlsbad woman in her late 30s was struck and killed along the side of Interstate 10 after getting out of the pickup truck in which she was a passenger early Sunday, according to New Mexico State Police.

  • Officers nab auto theft suspects after vehicle and foot chase through Carlsbad
    Source: Carlsbad, NM | Monday Jul 26, 2010

    Two juveniles were taken into custody this morning after a car and foot chase by county and city law enforcement officers through a residential area in West Carlsbad.

  • Local chef representing state, U.S.
    Source: Carlsbad, NM | Saturday Jul 24, 2010

    Picture this: You have 30 minutes to cook four dishes, and five before you start cooking; you are given a mystery ingredient to incorporate into your dishes.

  • Little Argus: July 24
    Source: Carlsbad, NM | Saturday Jul 24, 2010

    Carlsbad Community Theater's 34th summer musical fundraiser, "Nunsense, the Mega-Musical," will be performed at 7:30 p.m. today and July 29, 30 and 31 at the theater on National Parks Highway.

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