< Dark parks in NM
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a recognized dark sky location in New Mexico for stargazing and astronomy activities.
Type
As a U.S. national park, various camping options may be available, including frontcountry, dispersed (boondocking), and backcountry (backpacking/primitive). A permit may be required.
Birding
In addition to being known for its dark skies, Carlsbad Caverns is also known for its birdwatching, with many different species of birds that habitate there.
UNESCO
Carlsbad Caverns National Park is also a UNESCO site.
For more info, see their website. See also all dark sky places in NM.