Carlsbad Caverns National Park
National Parks
Carlsbad Caverns National Park Information
| Location | Eddy County, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Nearest City | Carlsbad |
| Coordinates | 32°10′31″N 104°26′38″W |
| Area | 46,766.45 acres (189.26 km2) 46,427.26 acres (187.88 km2) federal |
| Established | May 14, 1930 |
| Visitors | 407,367 (in 2006) |
| Governing Body | National Park Service |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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| Type | Natural |
| Criteria | vii, viii |
| Reference | 721 |
| Region | North America |
| Inscription History | |
| Inscription | 1995 (19th Session) |
Carlsbad Caverns National Park Named Rooms
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park Operating Hours & Seasons
- Fall/Winter/Spring hours: September 7, 2010 - May 26, 2011;
- September 6, 2011 - Memorial Day weekend 2012
- Last Cavern Entry:
- Via Natural Entrance: 2 p.m.
- Via elevator: 3:30 p.m.
- Visitor Center Open: 8 a.m. -5 p.m.
- Summer extended hours: May 27, 2011 - September 5, 2011
- (Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend)
- Last Cavern Entry:
- Via Natural Entrance: 3:30 p.m.
- Via elevator: 4 p.m.
- Visitor Center Open: 8 a.m. -7 p.m.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park Fees
Adults – $6,
Children 15
Under – Free
Free Fee Days 2011
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend - January 15-17
- National Park Week - April 16 - 24
- First Day of Summer - June 21
- National Public Land Day - September 24
- Veterans Day Weekend - November 11 - 13
Ranger-Guided Tour Fees
| Place Name | Ticket Price |
|---|---|
| Kings Palace | $8 for Adults, $4 for Children, Under 4 not permitted $4 for Senior |
| Left Hand Tunnel | $7 for Adults, $3.50 for Children, Under 6 not permitted $3.50 for Senior |
| Slaughter Canyon Cave |
$15 for Adults, |
| Lower Cave | $20 for Adults, $10 for Children, u Under 12 not permitted $10 for Senior |
| Hall of the White Giant | $20 for Adults, $10 for Children, Under 12 not permitted $10 for Senior |
| Spider Cave | $20 for Adults, $10 for Children, Under 12 not permitted. $10 for Senior |
Carlsbad Caverns National Park Legislative History
October 25, 1923 – Creation of Carlsbad Cave National Monument
April 2, 1924 – Executive Order
May 3, 1928 – Supplemental Executive Order
May 14, 1930 – Creation of Carlsbad Caverns National Park
June 17, 1930 – Executive Order
