Carlsbad Caverns National Park Sights

The Big Room

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With a floor space equal to about 14 football fields, this underground focal point of Carlsbad Caverns clues visitors in to just how large the caverns really are. Its caverns are close enough to the trail to cause voices to echo, but the chamber itself is so vast voices don't echo far; the White House could fit in just one corner of the Big Room, and wouldn't come close to grazing the 255-foot ceiling. The 1-mi loop walk on a mostly level, paved trail is self-guided. An audio guide is also available from park rangers for a few dollars. Kids under 15 are admitted free of charge.

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  • Address: At the visitor center, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, NM 88220 | Map It
  • Cost: $6
  • Hours: Late May--early Sept., daily 8--5 (last entry into the Natural Entrance is at 3:30; last entry into the elevator is at 5); early Sept.--late May, daily 8:30--3:30 (last entry into the Natural Entrance at 2; last entry into the elevator at 3:30)
  • Location: Carlsbad Caverns National Park
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