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Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Location
New Mexico
Formed
14 May, 1930
Area
46,766.45 acres
(189.3 km2)
Visitors in 2017
520,026

Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a United States National Park in the Guadalupe Mountains of southeastern New Mexico. The primary attraction of the park is the show cave, Carlsbad Cavern. Carlsbad Caverns National Park is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Visitors to the cave can hike in on their own via the natural entrance or take an elevator from the visitor center.

Learn more on Wikipedia.

Airports Nearby

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)

Visitor Centers

Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center

Some centers open seasonally. Check nps.gov for accurate open hours.

* Distances and travel times are calculated to center of the park.