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.
What you’ll hear
11 places to explore in this park.
- Accessibility
- Bienvenido a Carlsbad Caverns National Park
- Brantley Lake State Park
- Carlsbad Cavern
- First-Time Visitors
- Lincoln National Forest
- Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park
- Natural Entrance to Carlsbad Cavern
- Rattlesnake Springs
- Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area
- Timed-Entry Tickets Required to Enter Cavern
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