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Limestone formations in the Hall of Giants, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico
Limestone formations in the Hall of Giants, part of Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico (Stephen St. John/National Geographic/Getty)

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Carlsbad Caverns National Park Travel Guide

One of the largest and most spectacular cave systems in the world, Carlsbad Caverns comprise some 100 known caves that snake through the porous limestone reef of the Guadalupe Mountains. Fantastic and grotesque formations fascinate visitors, who find every shape imaginable (and unimaginable) naturally sculpted in the underground world—from frozen waterfalls to strands of pearls, from soda straws to miniature castles, from draperies to ice-cream cones. Read More

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Hotels

Best Western Cavern Inn

6 Carlsbad Caverns Highway
White's City, NM 88268 Map

Distance: 3.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
3.0
from: $72

Days Inn Carlsbad

3910 National Parks Hwy.
Carlsbad, TX 88220 Map

Distance: 18.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0
from: $35

Super 8 Motel - Carlsbad

3817 National Parks Hwy
Carlsbad, NM 88220 Map

Distance: 18.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0

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Attractions

Bat Flights

expert favorite attraction
Carlsbad Caverns National Park


Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Witness the mass exit of nearly 400,000 Mexican bats as they flood the evening sky above Carlsbad Caverns. In July and August, baby bats join the colony.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Carlsbad Caverns Natural Entrance Tour

From Carlsbad, 23 miles to northeast


Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This tour, approximately one mile down the explorer's route, follows narrow paths past the Bat Cave, Devil's Spring, Green Lake Overlook, and the Boneyard. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Slaughter Canyon Cave

Carlsbad Caverns National Park


Distance: 4.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Slaughter Canyon Cave is filled with giant freestanding formations. Follow passages that branch out from the cave's main entrance and sides. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Airports

Major Airports near Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Distance (mi.)
El Paso International Airport 116.7 map
Albuquerque International Airport 234.4 map

Other Smaller Airports near Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Distance (mi.)
Hobbs Lea County Airport 79.7 map
Roswell Industrial Airport 86.1 map
Alamogordo Municipal Airport 101.6 map

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