Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Amid the arid rocky environment, a hedgehog cactus blooms in the spring.
High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife—treasures above the ground in the Chihuahuan Desert. Hidden beneath the surface are more than 119 caves—formed when sulfuric acid dissolved limestone leaving behind caverns of all sizes.
Map showing location of park.
Franklin Mountain Energy Satellite Central Tank Battery after implementing night sky friendly lighting
Energy Industry Collaborates with Carlsbad Caverns National Park for Dark Skies
Dark for the Park Alliance is helping restore quality night skies for Carlsbad Caverns National Park, and on January 8th they released new standards for New Mexico's oil and gas industry.
BLM and Carlsbad Caverns National Park plan bird talk
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Carlsbad Field Office and Carlsbad Caverns National Park will co-host a nature hike and educational birding talk at Rattlesnake Springs.
Public Comment Period for Proposed Tour Fee Increase
Carlsbad Caverns National Park is seeking public comments on proposed changes to tour fees.
Photo of Giant Dome and Twin Domes in the Big Room.
Photo by NPS / Michael Larson
Photo of the Big Room with trail
Photo by NPS / Eymard Bangcoro
Photo of four mule deer in a drainage with vegetation around them.
Photo by NPS / Michael Larson
Photo of the Natural Entrance to Carlsbad Cavern with visitors hiking down the trail.
Photo by NPS / Eymard Bangcoro
Photo of the Chandelier and Caveman formations in the Big Room
Photo by NPS / Eymard Bangcoro
Photo of a yucca plant with cream and pinkish-colored flowers.
Photo by NPS / Eymard Bangcoro