The Park is twenty miles southwest of Carlsbad, just off US 62-180. El Paso, Texas, is 150 miles west. This series of connected caverns, with one of the world's largest underground chambers, has countless formations. Open year round. Peak visitor month is July.
Spring is mild and sunny.
Watch out for Rattlesnakes. The Visitor Center has a kennel for pets, since they are not allowed in caves or backcountry. Food, supplies, and overnight accommodations are available in White City and Carlsbad.