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Rattlesnake Springs, Carlsbad Caverns National Park

3.8
#10 of 11 in Parks in Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Water Body · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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  • By SnowyShasta
    Rattlesnake Springs is a part of Carlsbad Caverns NP that is not connected to, and a few miles south of, the main road to the caverns and visitor center. I believe that during normal times, there is.....  more »
  • By DSH093
    Nice place to picnic since it had picnic tables and large trees. Likely to see turkeys and deer. Good place to relax. It had restroom facilities.  more »
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