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Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Special Use Permits

Gatherings and commercial activities in national parks often require a special use permit. The purpose of these permits is to ensure the protection of the park’s natural and cultural resources, as well as to minimize conflicts between park visitors and your guests.

Examples of permitted activities include:

If you are not sure that your event requires a permit or have other questions, contact:

Special Use Coordinator
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
3225 National Parks Highway
Carlsbad, New Mexico
575.785.3035 phone
575.785.2133 fax

Bowl flax.  

Did You Know?
Carlsbad Caverns National Park contains one of the few protected portions of the northern Chihuahuan Desert ecosystem, which has more bio-diversity than the Everglades.

Last Updated: October 14, 2008 at 13:35 EST