A view of Tyuonyi and the cliff dwelling in Frijoles Canyon from the mesa.
Bandelier National Monument
National Monument · NM
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.
Park report
Fee: Entrance - Private Vehicle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$25
Fee: Entrance - Motorcycle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$20
Fee: Entrance - Per Person
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$15
Hours Exceptions
NoteBandelier National Monument Closed on Christmas Day
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available28 activities
Park Name
InfoBandelier National Monument
Designation
InfoNational Monument
State(s)
InfoNM
Phone
Info5056723861
band_visitor_center@nps.gov
Pass: Annual Entrance - Park
Info$45
Operating Hours
InfoBandelier 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.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Bandelier National Monument Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, Archeology, Ruins + 20 more
Weather Info
InfoSpring daytime temperatures in the 70's can be followed by a snow storm with wet heavy snow and daytime temperatures in the 40's. Summers are dry with June usually being the hottest month of the year.
Getting There
InfoFrom 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 t
Location
Info35.7790° N, -106.3317° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website