Park Closing Due to Flooding

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Park Closing Due to Flooding

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on Sept. 12, 2014. It is reproduced in full below.

CARLSBAD, New Mexico -Carlsbad Caverns National Park is closing early today due to potential flash flooding as a result of continuous rainfall. The main gate

to the park will close at 1:00 p.m. (MDT) not allowing any additional visitors to enter the park. All visitors and staff will be out of the park by 1:30 p.m. (MDT).

The park will reopen as soon as weather permits and roads are safe to travel. Please check our general information line (575-785-2232) for updates for opening times for the weekend.

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

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