ocr: Stalactites and Stalagmites About CarisbadCaverns Established in 1930, this park is a maze ofunderground caverns. The deepest chambers lie 1,013 feet (309 m) below ground. The maincavemnis 21 miles (33 km) long, three miles of whichare open to visitors. Formed by the action of water on limestone, the caverns are tamous for their beautitul stalagmites, stalactites and other fantastic rock formations.