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Carlsbad Caverns Natural Entrance

New Mexico • 4,400' elevation

Paved Access

"Gateway to the Underworld"

4,400'Elevation
Sunset Bat FlightBest Time
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What You'll See

Cave EntranceBat Flight AmphitheaterChihuahuan Desert

About This Overlook

The natural entrance to Carlsbad Caverns descends 750 feet into one of the world's most spectacular cave systems, home to over 400,000 Brazilian free-tailed bats.

Facilities

ParkingVisitor CenterAmphitheater

Location

Image: NPS Photo