Aztec Ruins National Monument
Aztec, NM
A 900-year-old Ancestral Puebloan great house with a reconstructed great kiva you can walk into. Compact site with a visitor center in the town of Aztec.
- Nearest town
- Aztec, NM
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 36.8370, -107.9990
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July–August. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
© USEPA Environmental-Protection-Agency · Public domainDurango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot
© w_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0Mesa Verde National Park
© Alexander Hatley · CC BY 2.0Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness
© MARELBU · CC BY 3.0Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Campsites nearby
- Ruins Road RV Park and CampgroundMotorhome stopover0 mi from Aztec Ruins National MonumentMotorhomes
- Coyote Junction RV ParkMotorhome stopover9 mi from Aztec Ruins National MonumentMotorhomes
- Brown Springs CampgroundCampsite10 mi from Aztec Ruins National MonumentTents
- Lee Acres RV ParkMotorhome stopover11 mi from Aztec Ruins National MonumentMotorhomes
- Lee Acres RV ParkMotorhome stopover11 mi from Aztec Ruins National MonumentMotorhomes
- Sundowner Mobile Home & RV ParkMotorhome stopover14 mi from Aztec Ruins National MonumentMotorhomes
All campsites in New Mexico · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Aztec Ruins National Monument?
Aztec Ruins National Monument is in Aztec, NM, at GPS 36.8370, -107.9990. It is about 14 mi from Farmington.
Can you camp near Aztec Ruins National Monument?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Ruins Road RV Park and Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Aztec Ruins National Monument?
Aztec Ruins National Monument is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Chaco Canyon and the San Juan Basin.
What is there to see near Aztec Ruins National Monument?
Places worth a stop nearby: Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot (31 mi), Mesa Verde National Park (36 mi), Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness (42 mi) and Chaco Culture National Historical Park (54 mi).
When is the best time to visit Aztec Ruins National Monument?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)