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Carlsbad Caverns
The nation's deepest limestone cave at 1,567 feet (478 m), Carlsbad
Caverns is also its fourth-longest. The Carlsbad Caverns visitor center
features exhibits about bats, geology, cave restoration and park
history.
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Touring Carlsbad Caverns
You will find several options for touring Carlsbad Caverns. Call their reservation service at (800)967-2283 for more information.
- Ranger-Guided Carlsbad Caverns Tours: Options include the 1.5-hour King's Palace Tour, Hall of the White Giant, Lower Cave, Spider Cave and Slaughter Canyon Cave. Degree of difficulty varies, and some tours include steep climbs and descents.
- Self-Guided Big Room Tour: Use the automated Cavern Audio Guide and tour Carlsbad Caverns at your own pace.
- Natural Entrance Self-Guided Route: Very impressive, but not recommended for visitors with health problems because it is very steep.
- Bat Flight Programs: Held every evening, May through
October
What You Need to Know About Visiting Carlsbad Caverns
- Children under 3 years of age are not permitted on any of the guided tours.
- Baby strollers are not permitted on cave trails.
- The Carlsbad Caverns visitor center and a large section of the self-guided Big Room tour are accessible to visitors using wheelchairs, as are the outdoor nature trail and bat flight amphitheater.
- Kennel facilities are available at the visitor center. Please use them, and don't leave your pet locked in a parked car.
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