LOCATION
Carlsbad Caverns is located in southeastern New Mexico, about five hours by car from Albuquerque.

ADDRESS
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
3225 National Parks Highway
Carlsbad, NM 88220

TELEPHONE
(505) 785-2232
Web site: www.nps.gov/cave/index.htm
E-mail: cave_park_information@nps.gov

DIRECTIONS & TRANSPORTATION
US Highway 62/180 from either Carlsbad, New Mexico (23 miles to the northeast) or El Paso, Texas (150 miles to the west). Carlsbad is served by Greyhound and TNM&O bus lines, or you can fly into Albuquerque, New Mexico, or Midland, Texas. Mesa Airlines flies between Albuquerque and Carlsbad. Rental cars and taxi service are available from the airport at Carlsbad.

VISITOR CENTER/EXHIBITS
Information center, exhibits on bats, geology, history, and Lechuguilla Cave, limited picnic facilities. Picnicking and excellent bird-watching opportunities at Rattlesnake Springs.

PICNIC AREAS
A very few picnic tables are available at the visitor center near the flagpole and under a tree in the west parking lot. More are available at Rattlesnake Springs, 23 miles from the visitor center. A large number of picnic tables are available in the Underground Rest Area in the cave.

LODGING AND CAMPING FACILITIES
Not available in the park. Lodging and camping are both available in Whites City near the park entrance and in Carlsbad, 23 miles northeast.

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