World-famous limestone cave system in the Guadalupe Mountains of the Chihuahuan Desert. Self-guided Big Room and Natural Entrance trails, ranger programs, and seasonal Brazilian free-tailed bat flight at the cave mouth. Visitor center sits above the caverns after a scenic 7-mile drive from White's City on US-62/180.
Field facts
| Region | Eddy County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.1742, -104.4459 |
| Manager | National Park Service |
| Cave | Big Room / Natural Entrance |
| Feature | Seasonal bat flight |
| Setting | Guadalupe Mountains / Chihuahuan Desert |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Rec areaMudgetts Wilderness Study Area5.6 km away
- CampgroundSunset Reef Campground6.4 km away
- Point of interestPark Ranch Caves8 km away
- Rec areaBlack River Recreation Area9 km away
- WaterCottonwood 9.2 km away
- CampgroundChosa Campground9.6 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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