New Mexico · United States
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995Carlsbad Caverns tickets: US$15
Main adult ticket: Standard entrance pass (per person, over 16). Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
Last updated
- Standard entrance pass (per person, over 16)Bought at the visitor center; under-16s go freeChild FreeUS$15
- Timed-entry reservation for Carlsbad CavernNeeded on top of the entrance passUS$1
- America the Beautiful annual pass, non-US residentsUS residents $80; seniors $20 a year or $80 for lifeUS$250
Main ticket US$15 (about £11 · €13, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Under-16s. US citizens and residents get in free on the National Park Service's free days (in 2026 the last ones are 27 October and 11 November), though the reservation fee still applies.
Opening hours
The cave is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Ranger-guided tours are suspended until further notice.
Booking
Book a timed-entry reservation online in advance, then buy the entrance pass at the visitor center.
World Heritage site
Part of Carlsbad Caverns National Park, on UNESCO's list since 1995. Listed as natural beauty and earth's history.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
World Heritage sites
None within 100 km. The nearest is Archaeological Zone of Paquimé, Casas Grandes, 389 km (242 miles) away.
Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Carlsbad Caverns?
The main adult ticket (Standard entrance pass (per person, over 16)) costs US$15, about £11 · €13. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit the Carlsbad Caverns for free?
Under-16s. US citizens and residents get in free on the National Park Service's free days (in 2026 the last ones are 27 October and 11 November), though the reservation fee still applies.
When is the Carlsbad Caverns open?
The cave is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Ranger-guided tours are suspended until further notice.
Do you need to book Carlsbad Caverns tickets in advance?
Book a timed-entry reservation online in advance, then buy the entrance pass at the visitor center.
Is the Carlsbad Caverns a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Carlsbad Caverns National Park, on UNESCO's list since 1995, listed as natural beauty and earth's history.