Carlsbad Riverwalk & Lake Carlsbad
Carlsbad Riverwalk
A city trail and lakeside park along the Pecos River. Boat tours past riverside mansions decorated with Christmas lights in winter are the most famous feature.
The riverwalk extends several kilometers along the Pecos River and Lake Carlsbad. It has beaches, docks, picnic areas and boat rentals, and in summer you can paddleboard and swim. Every year, from after Thanksgiving through the end of December, Christmas on the Pecos offers boat tours past riverside homes lit with light displays. It is the town's most popular holiday event, and tickets should be bought in advance (about $25 to $30).
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Pecos River Flume
- Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park
- Brantley Lake State Park
- Walnut Canyon Desert Drive
- Natural Entrance Trail
- Bat Flight Program
- The Big Room
- King's Palace Tour