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Discovered in 1898 by a teenager, Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico was officially designated a national park in 1923 by President Calvin Coolidge. With this act, park rangers were able to create easier and safer access to the Carlsbad Caverns (people were previously using a steep makeshift ramp and other unsafe jury-rigged equipment to explore) and add modern features like electric lights.
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Getting Outdoors
Carlsbad Caverns are an entire world unto itself. Massive rocks soar overhead, interrupted by stalactites stabbing through the ceiling. Tens of thousand years old, these rock formations grow at a pace slower than snails. Eons from now, they will join their mate, stalagmites to form needle-like columns. Visitors can choose to embark on a self-guided tour of one of the two trails. Explore the Big Room trail, which is about 1.25 miles, or the Nature Entrance trail, which is a steep 1.25 switchback trail. Alternatively, join one of the ranger-led tours. The length, duration, and difficulty level of the tours vary depending on which cave system is picked. All visitors should wear closed-toe shoes with good traction, and they are encouraged to bring their cameras.
Camping at Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Rent the RV and experience the stunning night sky over the New Mexico desert. Because of the low humidity and minimal air pollution, visibility is exceptional, and it’s easy to view the Milky Way and several distant astronomical bodies with the naked eye. Though RV camping at Carlsbad Caverns National Park is not allowed, there is a vast swath of Bureau of Land Management land surrounding the park at which RV camping is allowed. One only needs to find an ideal, flat spot and set up.
Exploring the Area
When you are looking for some more adventure, take the motorhome rental off the beaten track. The Guadalupe Backcountry Highway is a gateway to little-known desert attractions, ghost towns, and geological features. It passes through the Chihuahuan Desert where cholla cacti thrive, by vast desert prairie where herds of pronghorns roam, and along the Capitan Reef, which is a massive fossil remains of an ancient reef.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park Trail, NMCarlsbad Caverns National Park, NM
- Walnut Canyon Trail, NMCarlsbad Caverns National Park, NM
- Juniper Ridge Trail, NMCarlsbad Caverns National Park, NM
- Carlsbad Caverns Highway to Carlsbad Caverns National Park, NMCarlsbad Caverns National Park, NM
- North Slaughter Canyon Trail, NMCarlsbad Caverns National Park, NM
- Slaughter Canyon Cave Trail, NMCarlsbad Caverns National Park, NM
- Yucca Canyon Trail, NMCarlsbad Caverns National Park, NM
- Sitting Bull Falls Trail, NMCarlsbad, NM
- La Cueva Canyon Trail, NMCarlsbad, NM
- Guadalupe Ridge Trail, NMCarlsbad, NM
- CampgroundsLocation
- Carlsbad RV Park and Campground, NMEddy County, NM
- Dog Canyon Campground, TXCulberson County, TX
- Carlsbad KOA, NMEddy County, NM
- Pine Springs Campground, TXCulberson County, TX
- Oasis RV, TXCulberson County, TX
- Wild West RV Park, TXCulberson County, TX
- Van Horn RV Park, TXCulberson County, TX
- Slide Group Area, NMOtero County, NM
- Black Bear Group Area, NMOtero County, NM
- Sleepy Grass Campground, NMOtero County, NM
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Recent RV rental reviews in Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Joshua F.
September, 2025
Great host. Delivery and pickup went flawless.
Brian B.
July, 2024
Tanesha was a very responsive and helpful host. She was helpful through the whole process and we had a wonderful trip.
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