8 days in Carlsbad Caverns National Park Itinerary

The canyons, cacti, and thorny bushes of the southern New Mexico desert hide one of the U.S.'s great subterranean geological wonders, Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

You've now added Slaughter Canyon Cave to your itinerary. Explore Carlsbad Caverns National Park's surroundings by going to Guadalupe Mountains National Park (in Salt Flat) and Guadalupe Mountains National Park (McKittrick Canyon, Frijole Ranch, &more). The adventure continues: surround yourself with nature on Carlsbad Caverns Natural Entrance Tour, cruise along Walnut Canyon Desert Drive, explore the striking landscape at Giant Dome, and explore the fascinating underground world of Spider Cave.

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In April in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, expect temperatures between 80°F during the day and 48°F at night.