Carlsbad Caverns NP - Carlsbad, NM
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member linkys
N 32° 10.516 W 104° 26.651
13S E 552399 N 3559997
Visitor center for the world's most famous caverns.
Waymark Code: WM7TZ7
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 12/04/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member yoyo ken
Views: 23

Recently, 2008, renovated visitor center complex that is an example of the latest in visitor convenience coupled with modern technology. It is also the only entrance point to the caverns, whether walking down through the original entrance to the cave, or descending modern way on the high speed elevators.

At the Ranger desk just inside the doors you ask questions and stamp your National Parks Passport Book. To the right is where you obtain your tickets to enter the cavern and also for any Ranger led tours you want to go on.

To the left there is a store operated by the park's concessionair, as well as a restaurant. At the opposite end of the building are several bookstores.

Be aware that the times for entry into the caves does not correspond with the times the VC is open.

Link to the park's website.

Entrance
Entrance

 

Tickets
Tickets

 

Hours of Operation:
Open 7 days a week Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. After Labor Day until Memorial Day weekend, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.


Public Washrooms: Mens, Womens, Family and Handicapped

Snacks/Drinks at the facility: Yes - Store or similar

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