The park is open every day except for December 25. Major airlines serve Albuquerque, El Paso, Lubbock, and Midland, Texas. CAR - Rental cars and taxi service are available from the airport at Carlsbad. The weather in southern New Mexico can change quickly at any time of the year.
Winter is often cold and dry with rare snow and ice storms.
Spring is extremely windy. Summer is hot and violent lightening storms are not uncommon in the evenings. Fall is usually mild. A light jacket or sweater, and comfortable shoes with rubber soles for good traction are appropriate year-round. Accessibility The visitor center and a large section of the self-guided Big Room tour are accessible to visitors using wheelchairs.