Bandelier National Monument, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, New Mexico

  It's not in the San Juan Mountains. Says Allen

Bandelier National Monument covers a large desert wilderness area. It's got some really great desert hiking. Going to Bandelier National Monument is a glorious idea when you need to spend some time in nature. Bandelier National Monument truly is in the middle of a wonderful outdoors paradise. Pajarito Mesa is clearly visible from Bandelier National Monument, and Best Western Hilltop House Hotel is a great place to get some rest. At Bandelier National Monument you don’t see much precipitation; most of
    the rain falls through August, and February on the other hand is the driest. Kwage Mesa is an exciting place to stop by while at Bandelier National Monument, and here at Bandelier National Monument you can see Mesita del Buey.
So many cool things to do here in the San Juan
and Jemez Mountains, too great to be true. Lakes are such calm sites, why not check out Dead Dog Well in close proximity to Bandelier National Monument; if you came to camp Juniper Campground is a magnificent spot to do that. All year is a good time in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains if you fancy the outdoors. After a long day outdoors Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LOS ALAMOS ENTRADA PARK is a delightful place to spend a night or two; if the weather is glorious, you can go for a hike along the Pajarito Trail. And that's not all you can do here at Bandelier  
    the rain falls through August, and February on the other hand is the driest. Kwage Mesa is an exciting place to stop by while at Bandelier National Monument, and here at Bandelier National Monument you can see Mesita del Buey.
So many cool things to do here in the San Juan
try Otowi Mesa. The attractiveness of Bandelier National Monument is there for your viewing happiness.
You just can't imagine the amount of outdoors entertaining stuff the area near Bandelier National Monument has to offer. Hampton Inn Suites Los Alamos is a great spot to get some rest; on a good day you can take a hike along the Guaje Ridge Trail. Man, is there a load of enjoyable stuff to do in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. While you're here at Bandelier National Monument you can take a hike along the Cabra Loop Trail; there are other spots
 
here than Bandelier National Monument, for example Guaje Reservoir. If you need a place to stay Comfort Inn & Suites Los Alamos is a great choice, and for you golfers we recommend nearby Los Alamos County Government Recreation Division Golf Course.
Really great skiing awaits you at Pajarito Mountain; Twomile Canyon is a great spot to spend some time. It's a popular place to travel to for people arriving from Los Alamos. Whitewater paddling is not for everybody but if it's for you then we recommend Rio Grande, and on a delightful day you get a great sight of Mesita de Los Alamos from Bandelier National Monument.
At Bandelier National Monument you find a load of outdoors recreation, so you may have a load of fun. Not far from Bandelier National Monument, you'll stumble on Los Alamos Reservoir which is a delightful lake; dry warm beds await you at Ashley Hotel and Suites. Fun activities are bountiful; there's always something for everyone.
You're sure to stumble upon some smiling people from Los Alamos here; since you're here, you might as well stop at Threemile Canyon. During the summertime here at Bandelier National Monument, high temperatures regularly reach the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's while Bandelier National Monument overnight low temperatures all through the wintertime are in the 10's.

Best known for mesas, sheer-walled canyons, and the ancestral Pueblo dwellings found among them, Bandelier also includes over 23,000 acres of designated Wilderness. It was named for Adolph Bandelier, a 19th-century anthropologist. Proclaimed on February 11, 1916. Acreage: 32,737, all federal. Wilderness area: 23,267.

 

CONTACTS

Email - BAND_Superintendent@nps.gov

Fax- 505-672-9607

Write to
HCR 1, Box 1, Suite 15
Los Alamos, NM 87544

Phone
Visitor Information - (505) 672-0343

TRAVEL BASICS

Operating Hours, Seasons
Daily. Summer: Visitor Center, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Winter: Visitor Center, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Spring/Fall: Visitor Center, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Frijoles Canyon: dawn to dusk. Closed December 25, January 1.

Getting There
CAR - Visitors traveling North-South on I-25 take St Francis/84/285 exit for Santa Fe, go straight through city, then follow signs to Bandelier at each major junction.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - To Monument: no regularly scheduled commercial transportation available.

Weather & Climate
Sunny and dry, with thunderstorms in mid-late summer months. Frost and chance of snow storms from October through May. Wear layered comfortable sportswear type clothing appropriate for season, with sturdy walking shoes. The elevation in Frijoles Canyon is 6,000 feet and can cause breathing difficulties for some people visiting from lower elevations.

Accessibility
Visitor Center not to standards but accessible. Visitor Center restrooms not up to standard but accessible. First quarter mile of Main Loop Trail accessible. Wheelchair available for loan. Orientation slide show captioned. Two tactile tables available. Main Loop Trail guides available in large print and Braille.

Getting Around
Paved road leads from entrance to campground, visitor center, and picnic area. No other roads available for use by visitors. Approximately 70 miles of back country trails available for day or overnight use.

FEES/PERMITS

Entrance Fee
COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL GROUPS
$Varies for One Time
For more information, contact the park prior to arrival.

EDUCATIONAL GROUPS
Free! for Day
Entrance fee waiver available for bona fide educational groups visiting the park as part of their course work; call at least 2 weeks in advance (505)672-3861 x534

PER CAR
$10.00 for 7 Days

Permits
FILMING PERMIT

Filming permits are issued on an individual basis (based on size of project, whether a movie, commercial, etc., how many staff needed for supervision, and how much time will be involved.) For additional information, call (505) 672-3861 ex 502

WILDERNESS PERMIT
Free!
Wilderness permit is required for overnight backcountry use. It must be obtained in person at the Visitor Center during regular hours. Maps, information, advice available for hikers. No campfires, weapons, or pets permitted in backcountry. Notes to hikers: Zone C and Zone D in Capulin Canyon are presently closed to camping. No water available in mid-Alamo. Turkey Springs Trail difficult to travel due to downed trees from the 1996 Dome Fire. The trail going north from the Dome Trailhead, into Zone A in Capulin Canyon, no longer exists due to flooding following the Dome Fire.

Special Use Permits
SPECIAL USE PERMIT

At least one month's notice and application for Special Use Permits is required.

CAMPING

Juniper Campground
Juniper Campground, with 94 sites, is located on the mesa top near the park entrance station, among pinons, junipers, and some Ponderosa pines. It is available for use most of the year, but may close in winter depending on weather. First-come first-served, no reservations (seldom fills). There are no hook-ups, but there are centrally-located water taps, and a dump station is available. Each site has a paved parking pad, picnic table, and fire grill. The restrooms have flush toilets. There are no showers in the park, but they are available for a fee at the public pool and YMCA in Los Alamos (12 miles). Limit 10 people/2 vehicles/3 tents per site. Firewood gathering is not permitted. Pets are permitted only in campsites, parking areas, or along roadways, and must be on leash. Evening programs are offered at campground amphitheater in summer as staffing permits; check the bulletin boards on the restrooms. Camping fee $10/night/site.

Ponderosa Group Campground
Ponderosa Campground, for use by groups of 10 or more only, is located along State Route 4 about 6 miles west of the Bandelier entrance station. There are two sites, capacity 50 people each; fee is $35/night/site. Parking is limited, and any group may have only 1 RV among its vehicles. Central water taps, pit toilets, fire grills, picnic tables; no hook-ups. No showers in the park, but showers are available at the public pool and the YMCA in Los Alamos (5 miles) for a small fee. Firewood gathering not permitted. Campground available seasonally, reservations required; contact (505) 672-3861 ex 534 as far in advance as possible. Sites can also be reserved for day use.

FACILITIES

Visitor Centers
BANDELIER VISITOR CENTER
Open All Year
Location - Frijoles Canyon, 3 miles from park entrance.
Closures - The park is closed December 25 and January 1. Buses are not allowed to park in canyon area most of year. Parking at the Visitor Center is limited, and there may be a wait as long as an hour in summer and on holidays. Pets are not permitted on trails and must be on leash at all times where allowed.
Special Programs - Craft-making demonstrations by local American Indians are presented on weekends throughout summer months. Evening programs are presented in the campground amphitheater during summer months.
Exhibits - The Visitor Center in Frijoles Canyon has exhibits on prehistoric and historic Pueblo culture. Rangers are on duty to provide information on monument as well as nearby attractions.
Available Facilities - Wilderness permits, information, and an orientation slide show are available at the Visitor Center, as well as a bookstore operated by Southwest Parks and Monuments Association. Concessionaire-operated gift shop and snack bar, also open year-round, are nearby.


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