Open daily · Sunrise to Sunset
$25.00
Entrance - Private Vehicle
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Explore this park
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.
Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 1, 2026). Official Bandelier National Monument page on nps.gov
daytime temperatures in the 70's can be followed by a snow storm with wet heavy snow and daytime temperatures in the 40's.
are dry with June usually being the hottest month of the year.
weather is usually sunny with blue skies and warm (but not hot) days and cool nights.
average snowfall 25".
Days in July, August and September often end with thunderstorms that can drop heavy localized rain and are often accompanied by lightning. Snow and ice can close trails and roads.
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$25.00Pass 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
$20.00Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Entrance - Per Person
$15.00Pass 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.
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.
Annual Entrance - Park
$45.00Valid 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.
Common questions
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Bandelier. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
