Bandelier National Monument

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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...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 Clara Pueblo is CLOSED Jemez Springs Jemez State Monument 40 miles Santa Fe Art and Culture...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 Association provides educational materials to...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...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 fields. Corn,...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-Juniper woodlands. These cultural resources, for...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)....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...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), must complete a group...read more