Highway 180/62
Highway 180/62 is the closest major road to the park.
Plan Around Highway 180/62
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Highway 180/62 Details
Highway 180/62 is the closest major road to the park. This highway takes you to the park entrance road (Highway 7) and to the Slaughterhouse Canyon entrance road (Highway 418). It is also the road you'll take to all nearby towns and lodging, dining, camping, and shopping. White's City, N.M., is the closest town to the park, located at the intersection of Highway 180/62 and the park entrance road. Carlsbad, N.M., is located roughly 20 miles to the north, and El Paso, Texas is located roughly 145 miles to the south.
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Nearby Parks Around Highway 180/62
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Highway 180/62
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2.4 mi away
Rattlesnake Springs
An area of wetlands in the southwestern section of the park.
6.3 mi away
Carlsbad Canyon Visitor Center
Your main resource for information about the park, as well as the place to purchase entry and tour tickets.
6.3 mi away
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Carlsbad Cavern is one of the world's most famous show caves and forms the heart of Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
6.3 mi away
Bat Cave
Most of the cave's bat population lives in this underground chamber.
6.3 mi away
Natural Entrance Trail
The Natural Entrance Trail is one of two options for self-guided touring of the cave.
