Carlsbad Caverns National Park - 5 Tips for Visiting

Carlsbad Caverns National Park - 5 Tips for Visiting
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In this video I'm going to give you 5 tips for visiting Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico. Carlsbad Caverns is located in SouthEastern New Mexico just 27 miles from Carlsbad, and 149 miles from El Paso. Nearby is Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
In this video I cover hours and the new reservation system, RV parking and pets, food options, what to expect on the hiking trails, and lodging near Carlsbad Caverns.
Starting during the pandemic, Carlsbad Caverns now requires advanced reservations to enter the cave. Reservations can be made online at www.recreation.gov/ticket/234.... It is $1 per person to reserve a time slot. You have an hour to enter Carlsbad Cavern after your designated time. This reservation fee does not include admission that is charged separately. You will need to show proof of your reservation and there is no cell service so I recommend printing a hard copy. Carlsbad Caverns tickets are $15/per person 16 and older. Children 15 and younger are free.
Pets are not allowed to stay in your vehicle at Carlsbad Caverns. They do offer kennels on site and the are available first come/first serve for $10/day. There is no overnights parking at Carlsbad Caverns.
I recommend to pack a lunch for your stay. There is an onsite restaurant at the gift shop, and a snack bar at the caverns, both were closed when we went to eat. Be sure you are familiar with the hours if you count on eating there. There is no food or drink in the caverns.
Come along with me as I hike down the Natural Entrance, this hike is 1.25 miles into the cavern and you descent 75 stories. For those who can't hike in, elevator access is available and there are handicap accessible trails inside.The Carlsbad Caverns elevator is quick and convenient!
For more information on all the trails at Carlsbad Caverns National Park:
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:49 Hours & Reservations
02:08 RV Parking and Pets
02:21 Food Options
03:29 Hiking Trails & Accessibility
09:05 Lodging Options
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[@foxesfouracres629]

The camera just isn't capable of showing the awe inspiring vastness and beauty of the caverns. So beautiful!

[@SwiftyTravels]

I absolutely agree!!!

[@johnwozniak5323]

Been there a few years ago. Didn't go into the cave, however seeing the bats leave was amazing. Also to note the road that travels through the park is great keep your eyes out for abundant wildlife

[@SwiftyTravels]

Thanks for your comment! It is a beautiful area!

[@AleSalvino]

Loving all your guides and New Mexico is really amazing. You're making us (for those abroad) put that place on our to-do! The caverns are truly fantastic!

[@SwiftyTravels]

Thanks so much!!! These caves are incredible!!

[@shawnjenkins8707]

I was there in the 70's. It doesn't look much different. I GOTTA do this again!! 😁

[@SwiftyTravels]

Yes!! Its still amazing!!!

[@ColoradoMartini]

I love this place. We went just before 2020.

[@SwiftyTravels]

I’m assuming they didn’t have the reservation system then? Its such a cool place!! Thanks for watching!!

[@bigjstud1108]

This videos was so informative. Just the information I was looking for to plan my trip.

[@SwiftyTravels]

Excellent! So glad I could help!!

[@MamaMittens]

This video was soooo helpful. Thank you!

[@SwiftyTravels]

Awesome! Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

[@ThePlacesWhereWeGo]

Thanks for compiling and sharing these tips. Useful info.

[@SwiftyTravels]

My pleasure!

[@misha4422]

Thank you for your video and tips. I hope to finally get to Carlsbad Caverns this spring (2023).

[@SwiftyTravels]

Excellent! You are most welcome!

[@adventureawaits5003]

Awesome video looks great thanks for sharing 👍 I went when I was kid I really need to go back brought back memories

[@SwiftyTravels]

Thanks! It is still amazing!!

[@nclare7]

Really good video. I'm going there tomorrow. Thanks!

[@SwiftyTravels]

Awesome!! Thanks for watching!

[@clenialuna21]

Lovely and helpfull your video. Thank you.

[@SwiftyTravels]

Thanks so much for your comment! Thanks for watching!

[@pipedoc5430]

Awesome video. Thank you.

[@SwiftyTravels]

Thanks for your comment! You are welcome 😀🙏

[@izzyci]

I'm going in an hour, can't wait. Thanks for the info !

[@SwiftyTravels]

Enjoy!!!

[@izzyci]

@@SwiftyTravels it was amazing! unfortunately the snack bar was still closed

[@CharritoTX]

Helpful vid. Plan on visiting soon

[@SwiftyTravels]

Thank you!! Enjoy! It is incredible!!

[@infinitepaths]

Great guide, I would like to see this place, looks absolutely huge inside 🤯

[@SwiftyTravels]

It’s unbelievable!

[@trvlnthru]

We would love to visit here some day! I am glad there is an elevator in the caverns. I think we could make the hike down and walk around the Big Room. But I am not sure we would be up for hiking back up to the top. Glad to know we have a more leisurely ride back up. These caverns look stunning. Thanks for sharing these tips!

[@SwiftyTravels]

I dont know anyone that would hike back up! Theres another trail over a mile long down at the bottom. I was really tired by the end but it is truly magical!!

[@somedayistodayrv]

Seems we all agree. A great, informative video on New Mexico and all there is to see. I was at Roswell for the Annular Eclipse and it was great. Thanks for sharing and continued great travels down the road.

[@SwiftyTravels]

Thanks so much! I’m planning a video on Roswell soon!

[@somedayistodayrv]

Wonderful and will look forward to watching it. A unique town in so many ways.

[@Saeshmedia]

Beautiful cave and nice Vlog . Thank you for sharing. 😊👍🏻👍🏻have a great day. Greetings from Japan 🇯🇵

[@SwiftyTravels]

Thank you!

[@SorgiStories]

Great video! I never had heard of this place but it looks amazing. -Anthony

[@SwiftyTravels]

Thanks!!! I grew up in NM so I take it for granted- I thought everyone knew about Carlsbad caverns! 😂😂

[@midlifecrisis7888]

it was cool back in the 80s and 90s with hardly anyone there, last time went was 2011 and it was crowded hell. I don't even want to imagine how it is now.

[@SwiftyTravels]

it was definitely better then, I think the formations were more white and sparkly back then too

[@lorismall5465]

My parents and I and my brother went to this cavern back in the early 70's. It was not all commercialized at all like it is now. No gift shops, restaurants or any thing. I was 10 or 11 at the time. We did see the bats also. Before they opened it up to tourists, it was just a hole in the ground, about 3 or 4 feet in diameter. Wow it sure has changed.

[@SwiftyTravels]

It has changed! The formations used to be a lot more sparkly.

[@rolandemartin854]

My wife and I have gone thru these caverns a total of three times. This was way back in the early '60's. I was stationed at Roswell while in the Air Force. At that time they had pretty much the same program that they have in your video.Myself, I enjoyed the walk down to the big room as much as i did the big room tour itself. Will have to say that seemed like we saw something a little different each time we went thru. The only thing I could see that different was the lunch room in the big room. It was only a box lunch and always little on the stale side to me. Also stayed one time for the bat flight. That proved to be quite educational and fun to experience.

[@SwiftyTravels]

Thanks for sharing!! It seems like the formations aren’t as sparkly as I remember in the past. Other than that it still endures!😀

[@leechjim8023]

They used to serve hot food.

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Great video! I am embarrassed to say I have never been to the Caverns. I have lived in New Mexico my whole life and need to make the trip. Keep up the great work. You're approaching 1K quickly.

[@SwiftyTravels]

Thank you! You really need to take the kids, they would love it!!!

[@CactusAtlas]

YAY! I was hoping that you were going to cover the cave when you published your last video and made reference to the distance to Carlsbad. It's such a unique cave experience in that you can explore at your own pace and not have to worry about keeping up with a tour (a vlogging nightmare, right? 😅). You know, I don't think the snack bar was open during our trip out there either. I wonder if it is a temporary casualty of the pandemic?

[@SwiftyTravels]

I wondered the same especially since the website said it would be open 🤷‍♀️we were hungry! 😂😂

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Carlsbad Caverns National Park was one of my favorite family vacations as a child. Oddly, we never took the girls, and Bill has never been. I discovered I love visiting caves. When we went to Guadalupe I tried to talk Bill into going, but he said maybe next time. Great tips and good to know. I wonder if they let you know on their website if the snack bar is open. The bats are so cool. You make me want to go back so bad. I do remember the Big Room, and some of the other features, but I feel like I've forgotten so much. Doesn't look like White City can house all the visitors that Carlsbad gets in a year; especially in the summer.

[@SwiftyTravels]

I'm pretty sure most people stay in the town of Carlsbad. The caverns are so magical, no matter what age! I'm not sure what was going on with the snack bar. I checked the website, and it didn't match the published hours. Thanks so much for watching!

[@usaalways]

So....i full day is all that is needed for full experience? GREAT video!

[@SwiftyTravels]

Sorry for the delayed response! You can do it in a half day but a full day is perfect so you wont be rushed.

[@usaalways]

@@SwiftyTravels just in time for the response. Heading out that way within the next couple of days. Looking forward to it!

[@johnpierce2095]

and for one food at the bottom of the cave is kinda over priced, so id just eat before going into the cave. and one very good recommendation is, make sure the elevators are working before u go, or u will be hiking back up.

[@SwiftyTravels]

Good advice!

[@usaalways]

This is a GREAT video! Thank you so much or this! We will be there on dec 26 2022. After arriving in Albuquerque in the am of Christmas, on the 26th, early, start from Albuquerque and make a day driving and visiting Roswell along the way, so by the time we get there the park will be closed. So we will begin our Journey at the park on the 27th. What do you recommend we can do on the evening hours of the 26th?

[@SwiftyTravels]

Maybe Christmas on the Pecos? A holiday display on the river in the town of Carlsbad www.christmasonthepecos.com/

[@SwiftyTravels]

And thank you by the way for your kind words 😀

[@RodrigoMartinez-sc2wd]

I was there in 1976 looks different

[@SwiftyTravels]

I’ll bet it looks A LOT different! 😀😂

[@mikelmontoya4714]

I've been several times as a kid. I'm taking my son and his girlfriend this summer. Where do you recommend we stay nearby?

[@SwiftyTravels]

We stayed in the Fairfield inn in Carlsbad it was nice but still a little drive to the park. Enjoy!!!

[@experimentmx5281]

Pueden entrar niños? , planeamos visitar el próximo Domingo, un menor de 10 y una de 2, espero me responda alguien

[@SwiftyTravels]

Si! Children absolutely can enter! It's a long walk down but paved, if you think it might be too long to carry or stroll your 2 year old you can take the elevator down and stroll them around at the bottom. The kids will love it!!!

[@barrera881able]

Can you take stroller?

[@SwiftyTravels]

I’m not 100% sure you can take stroller the entire way- but it is paved. I know you can elevator down and there is a path down in the cavern that you could take strollers or wheel chairs. I’m just not sure if you can walk down the natural entrance with strollers. Its just steep but it is paved

[@Osobear14]

How far is white sands from Carlsbad?

[@SwiftyTravels]

About 3 hours, 181 miles- It’s a big state!

[@Minal50]

We have national park pass for a year. Do we still need to reservation for Carlsbad Caverns National Park?

[@SwiftyTravels]

Yes its to establish entry time. Its just $1 to reserve the time

[@Minal50]

@@SwiftyTravels thank you for reply… $1 per car or per person? We have car

[@SwiftyTravels]

@@Minal50 I think it was $1 per person to reserve the time slot to enter