Carlsbad Caverns in Carlsbad, San Diego, United States | Tours and Safaris

Carlsbad Caverns National Park was first designated a National Monument on 25 Oct 1923. It was redesignated a National Park on 14 May 1930. Carlsbad Caverns was also designated a World Heritage Site on 06 Dec 1995.

This park was established to preserve Carlsbad Cavern and numerous other caves within a Permian-age fossil reef. The park contains 83 separate caves, including the nation's deepest limestone cave - 1,597 feet (486.8 m) - and third longest. Carlsbad Cavern, with one of the world's largest underground chambers and countless formations, is also highly accessible, with a variety of tours offered year round.

The Big Room is the "must see" tour for all visitors to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Access this self guided walk either by elevator or by walking the Natural Entrance route. The Big Room route is also partially accessible to people using wheelchairs, with assistance. Ask for an access guide.