Recreation area

Bandelier National Monument Visitor Center

Bandelier National Monument · Los Alamos · New Mexico — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Bandelier National Monument Visitor Center is located in Frijoles Canyon.

Getting there

Directions from Santa Fe 1 hour each way Take Saint Francis Drive (HWY 84/285) north toward Los Alamos. After passing Pojoaque, merge right onto New Mexico 502 to Los Alamos. Continue up 502 toward Los Alamos. Bear right and exit onto New Mexico 4 towards White Rock. Continue for 12 miles, passing White Rock. Bandelier's entrance is on your left.

Contact
(505) 672-3861

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.