RV rental Carlsbad Caverns National Park, NM: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

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. Up near the surface, there are three established hiking trails that collectively cover around 50 miles of desert. In the heart of the Chihuahuan Desert in southeastern New Mexico, this region is home to more species of cacti than any other desert in the world. The variety in species of wildlife is equally diverse. A certain area of Carlsbad Caverns National Park, called Rattlesnake Springs, is a unique wooded-desert riparian area that provides nesting habitats to some of the rarest birds in the world. As a result, this area has been deemed an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society. Hikers are advised to prepare for extremely hot weather conditions by bringing extra water, wearing hats, and using sunscreen.