Bandelier National Monument

National Monument New Mexico
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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.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

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.

Address

Bandelier National Monument, Los Alamos, NM 87544

Activities & Topics

Arts and Culture Craft Demonstrations Cultural Demonstrations Astronomy Stargazing Camping Backcountry Camping Car or Front Country Camping Group Camping Food Dining Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Hiking Backcountry Hiking Front-Country Hiking Junior Ranger Program Skiing Cross-Country Skiing Snowshoeing Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Gift Shop and Souvenirs Architecture and Building Archeology Ruins Cliff Dwellings Laborer and Worker Native American Heritage Animals Birds Cats (wild) Elk Canyons and Canyonlands Foothills Plains and Valleys Plateaus and Mesas Forests and Woodlands Coniferous Forests Geology Night Sky Astronomy River and Riparian Scenic Views Volcanoes Watersheds Wilderness

Operating Hours

wednesday

9

monday

9

thursday

9

sunday

9

tuesday

9

friday

9

saturday

9

Location

Coordinates: 35.77898596, -106.3317124

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