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Carlsbad Caverns National Park Tour Fee Increase Proposal
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park is beginning public engagement to seek comments on proposed changes to tour fees. The last time tour fees were increased at Carlsbad Caverns was in 2012.
These proposed fee increases are based on comparable fees charged for similar tours at other sites that provide guided cave tours.
Below is a comparison of current and proposed tour fees:
Tour Current Fee Proposed Fee:
King's Palace Tour $8 adults / $4 children to $12 adults / $7 children
Lower Cave Tour $20 adults / $10 children to $30 adults / $18 children
Slaughter Cave Tour $15 adults/ $10 children to $30 adults / $18 children
The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act is the legislation that allows the park to collect entrance and amenity fees, such as tours. This law allows parks like Carlsbad Caverns to retain 80% of the fees collected for use on projects that directly enhance the experience of park visitors. The remaining percent of all collected fees is distributed for use throughout the National Park System.
Public engagement is an important part of the park's planning process. Carlsbad Caverns National Park is accepting public comments on the proposed fee increases. Please submit all comments through the National Park Service's Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/cavetours from November 1 to November 30, 2024.
All public comments on the proposed tour fees increase will be accepted through November 30, 2024.
These proposed fee increases are based on comparable fees charged for similar tours at other sites that provide guided cave tours.
Below is a comparison of current and proposed tour fees:
Tour Current Fee Proposed Fee:
King's Palace Tour $8 adults / $4 children to $12 adults / $7 children
Lower Cave Tour $20 adults / $10 children to $30 adults / $18 children
Slaughter Cave Tour $15 adults/ $10 children to $30 adults / $18 children
The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act is the legislation that allows the park to collect entrance and amenity fees, such as tours. This law allows parks like Carlsbad Caverns to retain 80% of the fees collected for use on projects that directly enhance the experience of park visitors. The remaining percent of all collected fees is distributed for use throughout the National Park System.
Public engagement is an important part of the park's planning process. Carlsbad Caverns National Park is accepting public comments on the proposed fee increases. Please submit all comments through the National Park Service's Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/cavetours from November 1 to November 30, 2024.
All public comments on the proposed tour fees increase will be accepted through November 30, 2024.