Bandelier National Monument
Los Alamos, NM
Ancestral Pueblo cave rooms and ladders carved into soft volcanic tuff in Frijoles Canyon. Parking in the canyon is limited; on busy days a free shuttle runs from an overflow lot near the entrance.
- Nearest town
- Los Alamos, NM
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 35.7787, -106.2706
- Editor's pick
- ★
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 April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
© Tom Cunningham · CC BY-SA 4.0Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
© Craig Martin https://www.inaturalist.org/people/craigmartin · CC0Valles Caldera National Preserve
© Grendelkhan · CC BY-SA 3.0Meow Wolf – House of Eternal Return
© Rpotance · CC BY-SA 4.0Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
Campsites nearby
- Main Gate Park RV ParkMotorhome stopover7 mi from Bandelier National Monument · 10 pitchesMotorhomesWaste disposal
- Roadrunner RV ParkMotorhome stopover16 mi from Bandelier National MonumentMotorhomes
- Los Pinos ParkMotorhome stopover17 mi from Bandelier National MonumentMotorhomes
- Los Suenos de Santa FeMotorhome stopover18 mi from Bandelier National MonumentMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
- Santa Fe Skies RV ParkMotorhome stopover18 mi from Bandelier National MonumentMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- RV SiteMotorhome stopover25 mi from Bandelier National MonumentMotorhomesElectricity
All campsites in New Mexico · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Bandelier National Monument?
Bandelier National Monument is in Los Alamos, NM, at GPS 35.7787, -106.2706. It is about 20 mi from Santa Fe.
Can you camp near Bandelier National Monument?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Juniper Campground Loop A, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 35 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Bandelier National Monument?
Bandelier National Monument is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Jemez Mountain Trail: Bandelier, Valles Caldera and Jemez Springs.
What is there to see near Bandelier National Monument?
Places worth a stop nearby: Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument (12 mi), Valles Caldera National Preserve (13 mi), Meow Wolf – House of Eternal Return (18 mi) and Georgia O’Keeffe Museum (19 mi).
When is the best time to visit Bandelier National Monument?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)