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Carlsbad Caverns National Park

New Mexico · Carlsbad, NM

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1930

Established

47K

Acres

4

Trails

1

Campgrounds

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  • Operator:575-785-2232
  • Address:727 Carlsbad Caverns Highway · Carlsbad, NM · 88220
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a national park of the United States in the Guadalupe Mountains of southeastern New Mexico. The primary attraction of the park is the show cave Carlsbad Cavern. Visitors can hike in on their own via the natural entrance or take an elevator from the visitor center.

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