Carlsbad Caverns National Park is best known for underground rooms, limestone formations, bat flights, and desert trails above the cave system.
Introduction
Carlsbad Caverns protects more than 100 caves beneath the Chihuahuan Desert, including the immense rooms and formations of Carlsbad Cavern.
Planning Highlights
Reserve cave entry, walk the Natural Entrance or Big Room routes, check seasonal bat flight programs, and explore desert viewpoints when temperatures allow.
Camping and Lodging
There is no developed campground in the park. Backcountry camping requires a permit, and nearby public lands and private campgrounds serve most overnight visitors.
Official Resources
Use the official NPS page, park map, current alerts, and reservation links below when planning a trip to Carlsbad Caverns National Park.