Carlsbad Caverns Facts


The aspiring Park Junkie will want to have his or her hands on a number of Carlsbad Caverns facts that will be worthy of a mic drop when among friends deep underground. With this in mind, the following fun facts have been compiled to assure that you preserve your esteemed stature among your traveling companions when visiting Carlsbad Caverns National Park.



Guide to Carlsbad Caverns



Carlsbad Caverns Stat Sheet

established: May 14, 1930 as Carlsbad Caverns National Park

rank of admission: 18

size: 46,766 acres

rank in size: 51

annual visitation: 2018 – 465,912

rank in visitation: 41

time zone: Mountain Time

park phone: 575 785 2232



Guide to Carlsbad Caverns



Relevant Links

NPS – Carlsbad Caverns


National Park Guides


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