Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Coordinate

Latitude: 32.10119
Longitude: -104.58984

Nearest City
Whites City, NM (13.6 miles away)

Nearby Trails

Longview Spring
Although spectacular, Carlsbad Caverns can leave visitors eager for an escape from the crowds. One solution is to hike one of the park’s backcountry trails, such as the Yucca Canyon Tra…

From the guidebook 100 Hikes in New Mexico

Trails in Whites City, NM - Hiking - 6 miles long
Yucca Canyon
This is, perhaps, the most dramatic and scenic trail in the park. It might also be the most rugged. Yucca Canyon is suited for a long day hike or an overnighter. If you day hike, get up…

From the guidebook Hiking Carlsbad Caverns & Guadalupe Mountains National Parks

Trails in Whites City, NM - Hiking - 7 miles long
Yucca Canyon
The Guadalupe Mountains form a very steep escarpment on the east flank that rises steadily to the south, reaching the highest point, 8,749 feet, in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Ca…

From the guidebook Hiking New Mexico

Trails in White's City, NM - Hiking - 5.5 miles long
Slaughter Canyon
Slaughter Canyon is a broad desert canyon with three major branches—West, Middle, and North. Get out the long pants for this trail. It gets brushy, and your desert friends—catclaw, soto…

From the guidebook Hiking Carlsbad Caverns & Guadalupe Mountains National Parks

Trails in Whites City, NM - Hiking - 14 miles long
North Slaughter Canyon
The Guadalupe Mountains of New Mexico and Texas form one of three exposures of the fossilized Capitan Reef, the world’s largest. The other two exposures, also uplifted by faults, are th…

From the guidebook Hiking New Mexico

Trails in White's City, NM - Hiking - 6 miles long
Slaughter Canyon Loop
The scarcity of water in the arid southeast corner of New Mexico has forced plants to adapt to the harsh conditions with a variety of strategies. Backpackers, too, must adapt to the ari…

From the guidebook 100 Hikes in New Mexico

Trails in Whites City, NM - Hiking - 13 miles long
West Slaughter Canyon
In a remote corner of the Guadeloupe Mountains is West Slaughter Canyon, and in an even more remote corner of West Slaughter Canyon is a seldom-seen rock art site called Upper Painted G…

From the guidebook Hiking Ruins Seldom Seen

Trails in Queen, NM - Hiking - 13 miles long
Rattlesnake Canyon
The overwhelming majority of the Chihuahuan Desert lies south of the international border in Mexico, but arms of the desert reach up the Rio Grande and Pecos River Valleys to embrace a …

From the guidebook 100 Hikes in New Mexico

Trails in Whites City, NM - Hiking - 6 miles long
Guadalupe Ridge
The Guadalupe Ridge Trail is the center stage of the Carlsbad Caverns trail system. From this trail, you can see most of the park, and get a great feeling for the expansiveness and beau…

From the guidebook Hiking Carlsbad Caverns & Guadalupe Mountains National Parks

Trails in Whites City, NM - Hiking - 27 miles long
Rattlesnake Canyon
This is definitely one of the most scenic and accessible trails in Carlsbad Caverns. Yet, like most other surface trails in the park, you're likely to have the trail all to yourself. Ra…

From the guidebook Hiking Carlsbad Caverns & Guadalupe Mountains National Parks

Trails in Whites City, NM - Hiking - 5 miles long

Expert’s Picks: Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Deepest Caves to Explore in North America

Caving appeals to the intrepid explorer seeking adventure in the unknown. Rock formations inside caves can be stunning, unlike anything seen above ground. Some caves, such as Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico and Mammoth in Kentucky, are national parks and permit visitors into some of the big rooms; others require permission from the U.S. Forest Service or othe… read more
RV Parks in Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico

Carlsbad Caverns National Park, 23 miles from Carlsbad, New Mexico, includes 116 majestic caves, many suitable for sightseers of all skill levels. The stunning 8.2-acre Big Room is partly wheelchair accessible, while the Hall of the White Giant offers more difficult crawling tours through tight passages. Besides cave tours, other activities available in the… read more
Campgrounds in Ft. Stockton, Texas

Fort Stockton is a small town in western Texas that happens to be centrally located between several state and federal parks. To the south is Big Bend National Park and neighboring Bing Bend Ranch State Park, and to the northwest is the Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Brokeoff Mountains Wilderness Study Area and Carlsbad Caverns National Park. For outdoor… read more
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Odessa, Texas, is a city on the plains of the western part of the state. Oil production is a mainstay of the economy in Odessa. The area has many opportunities for outdoor recreation, including horseback riding, road bicycling, and fishing. Big Bend National Park is a three hour drive from Odessa. RV travelers have several options for RV parks and campground… read more
Carlsbad, New Mexico Tourism Facts

Located in the southeast corner of the state, the city of Carlsbad, New Mexico sits along the Pecos River and has a population of 25,000. Tourists choose to visit Carlsbad for its recreational opportunities and low-key, "small town" vibe. read more

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