About Bandelier National Monument
Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of ruggedly beautiful canyon and mesa country. Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, and standing masonry walls pay tribute to the early days of a culture that still survives in the surrounding communities.
Quick Facts
Entrance Fees
Pass covers all persons traveling in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle (car, truck, camper, or van up to 15 passengers). Auto passes are non-transferable and not replaced if lost or stolen. Entrance passes do not cover camping fees.
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Pass covers per person entrance fee for those 16 years of age and older traveling on foot or by bicycle, or for individuals traveling together in a 16 passenger or greater vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group. Individual passes are non-transferable and not replaced if lost or stolen.
Operating Hours
Bandelier National Monument is open every day from dawn to dusk unless impacted by severe weather or noted for specific holidays. The hours of dawn and dusk vary throughout the year so please come prepared knowing when you may have to exit the canyon. Visitors holding an overnight backcountry permit are allowed to be in the park after these hours following the guidance of their permit. The Juniper and Ponderosa campgrounds are open 24hrs.
Activities
Getting There
From NM285 US84 in Pojaque NM. West on NM502, West on NM4 to White rock. Then 12 miles to the monument entrance on the south side of the road. Bandelier is in a remote location, with cell service in the canyon limited to Verizon 4G only. Services like Uber and Lyft will bring you here, but there may be no way to contact a ride out. Please plan your pickup before being dropped off at Bandelier.
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Entrance Passes
Valid for one year from month of purchase. Admits passholder and passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle, or the pass holder plus up to 3 other people when entry is by other means (foot, bicycle). Non-transferable, non-refundable, not replaceable if lost or stolen.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Hike the Upper Falls Trail
Description of the Falls Trails.
Hike the Tsankawi Loop Trail
Learn everything you need to know about hiking the Tsankawi Loop Trail.
Become a Bandelier Junior Ranger
Information on our junior ranger program at Bandelier
A short workbook filled with activities for all ages.
Hike the Main Pueblo Loop Trail
Summary, things to see, and maps of the famous Pueblo Loop Trail in Bandelier National Monument.
Hike the Frijoles Canyon & Rim Trail
Get details about hiking the Frijoles Loop trail.
Hike the Frey Trail
Learn about the Frey trail, including roundtrip mileage, time, and what you will see.
Visitor Centers
Bandelier National Monument Visitor Center
The Bandelier National Monument Visitor Center is located in Frijoles Canyon.
Hours: The Bandelier Visitor Center is open year-round from 9:00am - 5:00pm MT unless the park is closed due to severe weather conditions or if noted for specific holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve.
Campgrounds
Juniper Family Campground
Three (3) loops, 52 site campground near the entrance to the monument. Two (2) sites for small groups up to 20 people. Abert's Squirrel Loop…
Ponderosa Group Campground
Ponderosa group campground is open year round, with water available May - October only. Site is available by reservation only through Recreation.gov.
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