Southeast New Mexico
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
One of the world's great cave systems beneath the Chihuahuan Desert. Hike the steep Natural Entrance Trail or take the elevator to the Big Room Trail; timed-entry reservations are required to enter the cave.
Allowed uses
Hiking
Fees
Park entrance fee plus a per-person timed-entry reservation fee.
Sources & verification
- Last verified June 10, 2026 via Recreation.gov RIDB — facilities (activity-classified) — Recreation.gov / RIDB