Great Kiva in Aztec West plaza
Aztec Ruins National Monument
National Monument · NM
Aztec Ruins has some of the best-preserved Chacoan structures of its kind. Learn more about the ancestral Pueblo people in the park's museum and explore the Aztec West great house to see exceptionally advanced architecture, original wooden beams, and a restored Great Kiva. Aztec Ruins is a deeply sacred place to many Indigenous peoples across the American Southwest. Please visit with respect.
Park report
Hours Exceptions
NoteClosed on Thanksgiving Day; Closed on Christmas Day; Closed on New Years Day
Current Alerts
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Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Activities Available
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Good: many activities available11 activities
Park Name
InfoAztec Ruins National Monument
Designation
InfoNational Monument
State(s)
InfoNM
Phone
Info5053346174
azru_information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoAztec Ruins National Monument is open to the public from 7:00am-5:00pm, which includes the parking areas, archeological sites, picnic areas, and trails. The visitor center is open from 9:00am-5:00pm daily. The monument and visitor center close on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Days. Unless there is a public program scheduled, there is no after-hours access. Vehicles are not permitted to be left in the parking lot after closing.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, Archeology, Ruins + 16 more
Weather Info
InfoSummer High temperatures range between 80°F and 99°F degrees with a few days over 100°F. Afternoon thunderstorms usually cool things down in late July and August. Fall Usually pleasant, with mild days
Getting There
InfoFrom Albuquerque/Bloomfield, NM: Follow Hwy 550 north into Aztec, turn left onto Highway 516, drive 3/4 mile, then turn right onto Ruins Road. Follow Ruins Road 1/2 mile to the monument. From Durango,
Location
Info36.8368° N, -107.9999° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website