Ranger-guided cave tours at Carlsbad Caverns: what applies in 2026?

Exact conditions

Status

Not required; the stated access rule still applies

Applies to

specific activity

Place or corridor

King's Palace, Left Hand Tunnel, Slaughter Canyon Cave and other guided routes

Effective dates

January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026

Release model

unpublished

Fee detail: Ranger-guided tours are an additional fee when running; no price is published while suspended.

Exceptions and limits

• Self-guided visits to the Big Room and Natural Entrance trails are unaffected and still need the $1 timed entry reservation plus the entrance pass.