National Park · NM
Carlsbad Caverns National Park: entrance fees 2026
Car, 7 days
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everyone inside
Per person, 7 days
$15
on foot or by bike
Nonresident fee
None
not one of the 11 parks
Carlsbad Caverns annual pass
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not offered
What a visit costs your group
| Group, summer 2026 | At the gate | Cheapest with a pass | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-resident couple, by car | $30 | $80 | Add parks |
| Nonresident couple, by car | $30 | $250 | Add parks |
| Nonresident family (2 adults, 2 kids), by car | $30 | $250 | Add parks |
| Two nonresident adults, on foot or shuttle | $30 | $250 | Add parks |
No nonresident fee here: visitors from abroad pay the same as US residents. The $250 pass is only worth it if the trip includes several paid parks or one of the 11 surcharge parks.
All entrance fees listed by NPS
| Type | Season | Price | NPS description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per person (on foot, bike) | All year | $15 | Entrance fee provides access to Carlsbad Cavern by elevator and hiking in. Ranger-guided tours are an additional fee and can be reserved on recreation.gov. |
- America the Beautiful passes: accepted.
- NPS: “An entrance fee is required to enter Carlsbad Cavern and provides access by elevator and hiking in. Ranger-guided tours are an additional fee and can be reserved on recreation.gov.”
Reservations and timed entry
- Carlsbad Cavern (Jan 1 – Dec 31, $1). A timed entry reservation must be purchased to access Carlsbad Cavern. In addition, an entry pass must be purchased at the visitor center. Time entry reservations ensure a more enjoyable experience and helps to protect the cave formations.
Plan a trip with Carlsbad CavernsCarlsbad Caverns on nps.gov
Updated . Fees retrieved from the National Park Service API on . Independent site, not affiliated with the National Park Service. Fees are set by NPS and can change; the park’s own page prevails.