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.
Current Alerts
- CautionThe Use of GPS is NOT Recommended
Numerous visitors have been routed to remote trailheads and out-of-the-way roads trying to use GPS to reach the main park area or shuttle stop.
More info → - InformationUber, Lyft, and Other "Taxi" Services
Bandelier is in a remote location, with cell service in the canyon limited to Verizon 4G only. Services like Uber and Lyft will bring you here, but there may be no way to contact a ride out. Please plan your pickup before being dropped off at Bandelier.
Source: National Park Service.
Upcoming Events
- Ranger Guided Hike- Pueblo Loop TrailSun Aug 23 2026Bandelier Visitor Center is located at 15 Entrance Road. The program begins on the back porch.
- Tsankawi Volunteer Trash CleanupTue Aug 25 2026Bandelier National Monument's Tsankawi Unit is located on State Highway 4 twelve miles from the main section of the park. This program will meet in the parking lot.
- America's National ParksTue Aug 25 2026Bandelier Visitor Center is located at 15 Entrance Road. The program will take place in the theater of the Visitor Center.
- NPS Birthday Celebration with Park StaffTue Aug 25 2026Bandelier Visitor Center is located at 15 Entrance Road. The program will begin at the front desk of the Visitor Center.
- Museum Tour with Curation TeamTue Aug 25 2026Bandelier Visitor Center is located at 15 Entrance Road. The program will begin at the front desk of the Visitor Center.
- Power Rangers - NPS SuperheroesTue Aug 25 2026Bandelier Visitor Center is located at 15 Entrance Road. The program will begin in the Visitor Center.
- Bandelier Wildlife ActivityWed Aug 26 2026Bandelier Visitor Center is located at 15 Entrance Road. The program will take place on the back porch of the Visitor Center.
- Thankful Thursday Art ActivityThu Aug 27 2026Bandelier Visitor Center is located at 15 Entrance Road. The program will take place on the back porch of the Visitor Center.
- Ranger Program: "We're Still Here..." A Dramatic ReadingFri Aug 28 2026Bandelier Visitor Center is located at 15 Entrance Road. The program will take place in the theater of the Visitor Center.
- Ranger Tour of CCC DistrictFri Aug 28 2026Bandelier Visitor Center is located at 15 Entrance Road. The program will take start on the front porch of the Visitor Center.
- Evening Ranger ProgramSat Aug 29 2026Juniper Family Campground Amphitheater is located in between loops B & C of the campground.
- Pueblo Dance GroupSat Aug 29 2026Bandelier Visitor Center is located at 15 Entrance Road. The program will take place on the back porch of the Visitor Center.
- Cultural Demonstration by Johnny CruzSat Aug 29 2026Bandelier Visitor Center is located at 15 Entrance Road. The demonstrator will be located on the back porch.
- Junior Ranger Scavenger HuntSun Aug 30 2026Bandelier Visitor Center is located at 15 Entrance Road. The program will take place on the back porch of the Visitor Center.