Carlsbad Caverns National Park

National Park · NM · nps.gov page

Photo of Giant Dome and Twin Domes in the Big Room.
Giant and Twin domes in the Big Room.Photo: NPS / Michael Larson

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.

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Photos

Photo of the Big Room with trail
Big RoomPhoto: NPS / Eymard Bangcoro
Photo of four mule deer in a drainage with vegetation around them.
Mule deer find food in a drainage.Photo: NPS / Michael Larson
Photo of the Natural Entrance to Carlsbad Cavern with visitors hiking down the trail.
Natural Entrance to Carlsbad CavernPhoto: NPS / Eymard Bangcoro
Photo of the Chandelier and Caveman formations in the Big Room
Chandelier and Caveman formations.Photo: NPS / Eymard Bangcoro
Photo of a yucca plant with cream and pinkish-colored flowers.
Yucca bloomingPhoto: NPS / Eymard Bangcoro

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