Eddy County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A winding road through a rocky canyon with a narrow passage and a large rock formation on the right.
A cave with illuminated stalactites and stalagmites.
A cave with stalactites and stalagmites.
A cave with stalactites and stalagmites.
A rocky canyon with a small pool of water and sparse vegetation.

Popular cities in Eddy County

A cave with stalactites hanging from the ceiling.
Carlsbad
Known for Nature, Natural parks and Deserts
Underground cave adventures, mountains, desert and a delightful cultural scene are features of this city in southeastern New Mexico.

Reasons to visit

  • Carlsbad Caverns National Park
  • Sitting Bull Falls
  • Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
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A yellow flag with a red sun and rays on a flagpole against a clear blue sky.
Artesia
Known for Friendly people, Family-friendly and Art
Artesia is calling! Discover its art, entertainment, opera and more.
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A desert landscape with sand dunes, sparse vegetation, and a clear sky.
Whites City
Known for Friendly people, Water parks and Nature
Escape to trendy Whites City! Enjoy its natural setting, water parks and hiking.
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Loving
Loving
Head to Carlsbad Water Park and Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area—just two of the sights around Loving.
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Malaga
Malaga
Check out Walter Gerrells Performing Arts and Exhibition Center—just one of the sights to explore around Malaga.
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Hope
Hope
Enjoy access to sights and activities in the surrounding area during your stay in Hope.
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Stay near popular Eddy County attractions

A person standing on a reflective water surface surrounded by large, irregularly shaped ice formations in a cave.
Photo by National Parks Service/Daniel Chailloux & Peter Bosted
Open Photo by National Parks Service/Daniel Chailloux & Peter Bosted

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

9.8/10 (1,428 reviews)
See the wondrous geologic formations in a vast underground cavern system. Cave facilities offer easy walks or adventurous climbs and crawls.
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