Bandelier National Monument
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- $25 · private vehicle
- Phone
- 5056723861
- Address
- Bandelier National Monument, Los Alamos, NM 87544
About Bandelier
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.
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.
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Changes to these hours
- Bandelier National Monument Closed on Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
Tsankawi Unit
Tsankawi is located 14.5 miles NE of Bandelier National Monument. It is located just outside of White Rock.
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Changes to these hours
- Tsankawi Unit Summer Hours, May 1 to Sep 30, 2026: 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Tsankawi Unit Winter Hours, Oct 1 to Apr 30, 2027: 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Entrance fees
| 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. |
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| Motorcycle | $20 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. |
| 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. |
An America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee at every site that charges one.
Getting there
From 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 the canyon limited to Verizon 4G only. Services like Uber and Lyft will bring you here, but there may be no way to contact a ride out. Please plan your pickup before being dropped off at Bandelier.
Weather
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.
Things to do
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.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Bandelier ↗