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Trip Planner:   USA  /  New Mexico  /  Carlsbad Caverns National Park  /  Green Lake

Green Lake, Carlsbad Caverns National Park

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#9 of 11 in Parks in Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Water Body · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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  • By Grover R
    Unfortunately, the Green lake itself is seen on the King's Palace tour that is currently closed for Covid. However, you will get to experience the Green Lake chamber as a part of the natural... 
    Unfortunately, the Green lake itself is seen on the King's Palace tour that is currently closed for Covid. However, you will get to experience the Green Lake chamber as a part of the natural...  more »
  • By MikeB1952
    We saw the "Lake" on the King's Palace Tour. Really neat. But now for a science lesson - why doesn't the lake either overflow or dry up. Amazing how there's just enough moisture dripping into the... 
    We saw the "Lake" on the King's Palace Tour. Really neat. But now for a science lesson - why doesn't the lake either overflow or dry up. Amazing how there's just enough moisture dripping into the...  more »
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