McKittrick Canyon Tours

McKittrick Canyon
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You'll soon discover why this Salt Flat steep-walled valley is visited by many travelers. If you're searching for more to do and see here, Manzanita Spring, and Frijole Ranch Cultural Museum are in this area as well. They won't take you long to reach from McKittrick Canyon.

Popular places to visit

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Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Within the vast area of Guadalupe Mountains National Park are high peaks and fossils from a reef once located on the ocean floor.

Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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Sitting Bull Falls

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sitting Bull Falls during your travels in Carlsbad. Amble around the area's parks, or seek out its hiking trails.

Sitting Bull Falls
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park

5/5(162 reviews)

See the wondrous geologic formations in a vast underground cavern system. Cave facilities offer easy walks or adventurous climbs and crawls.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park
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McKittrick Canyon Visitor Center

Explore the great outdoors at McKittrick Canyon Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Salt Flat. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views.

McKittrick Canyon Visitor Center
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Smith Spring

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Smith Spring during your travels in Salt Flat. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Smith Spring
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Manzanita Spring

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Manzanita Spring during your travels in Salt Flat. Wander the forest and riverfront while you're in the area.

Manzanita Spring

Best Lodging Options Near McKittrick Canyon

Zion Cabin
Zion Cabin
Carlsbad
Zion Cabin
Hunting Party/Family Getaway
Hunting Party/Family Getaway
Carlsbad
Hunting Party/Family Getaway
Perfect for family reunions and retreats
Perfect for family reunions and retreats
Carlsbad
Perfect for family reunions and retreats
In the middle of Lincoln National Forest. About an hour outside of Carlsbad.
In the middle of Lincoln National Forest. About an hour outside of Carlsbad.
Carlsbad
In the middle of Lincoln National Forest. About an hour outside of Carlsbad.
An hour from Carlsbad and about 80 miles from Guadalupe Peak.
An hour from Carlsbad and about 80 miles from Guadalupe Peak.
Carlsbad
An hour from Carlsbad and about 80 miles from Guadalupe Peak.
White's City Cavern Inn
White's City Cavern Inn
2.5 out of 5
17 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy, Carlsbad, NM
White's City Cavern Inn
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