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Bandelier National Monument

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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.

Activities: Arts and Culture · Astronomy · Backcountry Camping · Backcountry Hiking · Birdwatching · Bookstore and Park Store · Camping · Car or Front Country Camping · Craft Demonstrations · Cross-Country Skiing · Cultural Demonstrations · Dining · Food · Front-Country Hiking · Gift Shop and Souvenirs · Group Camping · Guided Tours · Hiking · Junior Ranger Program · Museum Exhibits · Park Film · Picnicking · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Shopping · Skiing · Snowshoeing · Stargazing · Wildlife Watching

Published entrance fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle

$25 · 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.

Entrance - Motorcycle

$20 · Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

Entrance - Per Person

$15 · 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.

Published passes

Annual Entrance - Park

$45 · 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.

Published operating hours

Bandelier National Monument · 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.

Tsankawi Unit · Tsankawi is located 14.5 miles NE of Bandelier National Monument. It is located just outside of White Rock.

Fees, facilities and activities are the 2026-10-03 NPS snapshot. Historical visitation describes recorded visits, not crowding forecasts or present conditions.

Plan your visit

Spring 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. Days in July, August and September often end with thunderstorms that can drop heavy localized rain and are often accompanied by lightning. Autumn weather is usually sunny with blue skies and warm (but not hot) days and cool nights. Winter average snowfall 25". Snow and ice can close trails and roads.

Campgrounds (2)

• Juniper Family Campground
• Ponderosa Group Campground

Official NPS information and current conditions ↗