Carlsbad is the county seat of Eddy County, New Mexico, with a population of 32,238 at an elevation of 3,127 ft. Founded in 1888 as Eddy, the city serves as the gateway to Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
Carlsbad is the county seat of Eddy County, New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 32,238. Carlsbad sits at an elevation of 3,127 ft (953 m). Founded in 1888 as Eddy and incorporated in 1893, it is known for being the gateway to Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park offers trails for visitors. The Hackberry Lake Off-Highway Vehicle Use Area provides a campsite, while Mudgetts Wilderness Study Area features a trail.
Carlsbad is the county seat of Eddy County, New Mexico.
As of the 2020 census, the city population was 32,238.
Carlsbad is known for being the gateway to Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
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Hackberry Lake Off-Highway Vehicle Use Area in southeastern New Mexico spans over 55,000 acres of rolling stabilized dune lands and cliffs, open for intensive OHV use including motorcycles, sand dune buggies, and other off-highway vehicles. A 7-day stay limit is in effect. Photography is permitted. Confirm current fee requirements with the managing agency or BLM listing before visiting.
Mudgetts Wilderness Study Area is a rugged, undeveloped landscape of steeply rolling limestone hills and canyons located approximately 30 miles southwest of Carlsbad in Eddy County, New Mexico. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management's Carlsbad Field Office, the area is characterized by desert shrubland with scattered sotol, agave, and juniper, plus caves and wildlife habitat. Access requires navigation of unmaintained dirt roads and walking several miles across rough terrain; the final mile involves rough four-wheel-drive conditions. No facilities, water, or services are available.
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park protects one of the world's great cave systems beneath the Chihuahuan Desert in southeastern New Mexico. Visitors can hike the steep Natural Entrance Trail into the caverns or ride the elevator to the Big Room Trail. An entrance fee plus a per-person timed-entry reservation fee are required, and reservations must be secured in advance. Photography is permitted. Check the NPS website for current ticketing availability and trail hours.