Bandelier National Monument
Bandelier National Monument
About 600 years ago, the ancestors of modern Pueblo people built thriving communities in the area called Bandelier. Bandelier National Monument encompasses several thousand Ancestral Pueblo dwellings, found scattered among the pink mesas and sheer-walled canyons of the park.
At A Glance
In The Park
Superintendent: Darlene KoontzPhone Number: 505-672-3861 x 517
Entrance Fees: Vehicle Pass (valid for seven days): $12; Individual Pass (valid for seven days): $6; Bandelier National Monument Annual Pass: $30; Tour Groups/Commercial Vehicles (1
Sights: Long House; Jemez Mountains; Cerro Grande; Frijoles Creek; Rio Grande; Pajarito Plateau;
Important Dates
By The Numbers
Acres: 33,676.70Highest Point: Cerro Grande (10200 feet)
Annual Visitation: 243,765 (2006)
Location
Latitude / Longitude :35.779280 / -106.270490 (map it)
State: NM
Nearby Big City: Los Alamos, NM
Gateway Communities: Los Alamos, NM; White Rock, NM; Santa Fe, NM; Santa Clara, NM; Espanola, NM; Santa Cruz, NM
Nearby Airports: Los Alamos Airport (LAM); Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
Green Features
Has Recycling? : YesHas Shuttle System? : No
Has Volunteer Program? : Yes
Park Photos
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Wooden Ladder To Dwelling
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Tyuonyi Pueblo in Frijo...
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In Detail
Animals Coyotes function openCustomWindow(newURL) { var w = 800, h = 600; if (document.all || document.layers) { w = screen.availWidth; h = screen.availHeight; } var popW = 800, popH = 60 ... read more.
Camping Camping JUNIPER FAMILY CAMPGROUND REOPENED ON MARCH 1, 2008. There are three different ways to camp in Bandelier. Juniper Campground is our family campground and is intended for small groups of 10 in ... read more.
Geology Nature & Science Bandelier National Monument's 33,000 acres lay on the slopes of the Jemez Mountains. With elevations from just over 10,000 feet at Cerro Grande to just over 5,000 feet at the Rio Gr ... read more.
History Ancestral Pueblo People Life in Bandelier The Ancestral Pueblo people lived here from approximately 1150 CE to 1550 CE. They built homes carved from the volcanic tuff and planted crops in mesatop ... read more.
In A Nutshell Accessibility The Visitor Center does not meet standards but is accessible. The Visitor Center restrooms are not up to standard but are accessible for wheelchair users who can negotiate a 180-degree ... read more.
Just For Kids Bandelier Daycamp for Kids Bandelier will once again host three sessions of "Daycamp for Kids" this summer (June 18 - 21, June 25 - 28, and July 9 - 12). Daycamp is a fun but educational way for kids ... read more.
Lodging & Dining Lodging There is no lodging within Bandelier, but there is a wide variety available in nearby communities including Los Alamos, White Rock, Espanola, and Santa Fe. To contact the Chamber ... read more.
Park Regulations & Safety Non-commercial Organized Groups Groups and organizations that are non-commercial, and do not qualify for an educational fee waiver (churches, school clubs, scout troops, and other organizations), mus ... read more.
Plants Cacti / Desert Succulents Although in general appearance cactus seem all thorns, when they bloom, what a beautiful sight. Claretcup cactus with their red-orange flowers, Prickly pear with its yellow ... read more.
Preservation Park Planning Restoration of the Pinon-Juniper Woodland History: The greatest threat to the protection and preservation of Bandelier's cultural resources is severe soil erosion in the Pinon-Junip ... read more.
Sights to See Nearby Attractions Los Alamos Bradbury Science Museum Historical Society Museum 15 miles Valles Caldera National Preserve Scenic area, wildlife viewing, guided tours 18 miles Puye Cliffs at Santa ... read more.
Things To Do Indoor Activities Explore the Bandelier Museum Exhibit. These displays inside the Visitor Center showcase Ancestral Pueblo pottery, tools and artifacts of daily life. The museum also features two lif ... read more.
Walking & Hiking October ... read more.
Who's Who at the Park Cooperating Association Founded in 1938, Western National Parks Association is a nonprofit cooperating association for the National Park Service authorized by Congress. Western National Parks Associa ... read more.
Winter Activities Cross-country Skiing Opportunities to cross-country ski, snowshoe, and hike may be found in the Upper Frijoles Trail located just off of Highway 4, near Forest Service 289. There are two trails, one ... read more.
Recent News
- National Parks: Special Program for Ruins in Ruins September 8, 2008, 5:47 pm
Bandelier In Depth
News from the Parks
Frommer's Top 5 Parks for Cozy Camping
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
Park to Reopen Today after Crews Repair Road, Channel Kautz Creek
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
Jenna Otter Returns to Scene of Grizzly Bear Attack
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
Expected Rule Change Would Benefit Bicycling in National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
Things Slow At Hawaii's National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
