Planning a Trip

Getting There

Take US 62/180 from either Carlsbad, which is 23 miles to the northeast, or El Paso, Texas, which is 150 miles to the west. The scenic entrance road to the park is 7 miles long and originates at the park gate at White's City. Van service to Carlsbad Caverns National Park from White's City, south of Carlsbad, is provided by Sun Country Tours/White's City Services (tel. 575/785-2291).

Visitor Information

For more information about the park, contact Carlsbad Caverns National Park, 3225 National Parks Hwy., Carlsbad, NM 88220 (tel. 800/967-CAVE for tour reservations, 575/785-2232 for information about guided tours, and 575/785-3012 for bat flight information; www.nps.gov/cave).

Admission Fees & Hours

General admission to the park is $6 for adults, free for children under age 15. Admission is good for 3 days and includes entry to the two self-guided walking tours. Guided tours range in price from $7 to $20, depending on the type of tour, and reservations are required. The visitor center and park are open daily from Memorial Day to mid-August from 8am to 7pm; the rest of the year they're open from 8am to 5pm. They're closed Christmas.