the village of Tyuonyi
A view of Tyuonyi and the cliff dwelling in Frijoles Canyon from the mesa. NPS Photo/Sally King

Bandelier National Monument

National Monument · New Mexico · National Park Service

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.

Plan your visit

Trails & hiking

Hiking · Snowshoeing

Camping

Camping · Backcountry Camping · Group Camping

Site types & reservations: see the official site.

Know before you go

Phone
5056723861
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

Things to do

Highlights: Architecture and Building · Archeology · Ruins · Cliff Dwellings · Laborer and Worker · Native American Heritage · Animals · Birds · Cats (wild) · Elk · Canyons and Canyonlands · Foothills, Plains and Valleys · Plateaus and Mesas · Forests and Woodlands · Coniferous Forests · Geology · Night Sky · Astronomy · River and Riparian · Scenic Views · Volcanoes · Watersheds · Wilderness

Activities & features: Arts and Culture · Craft Demonstrations · Cultural Demonstrations · Astronomy · Stargazing · Car or Front Country Camping · Food · Dining · Picnicking · Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Backcountry Hiking · Front-Country Hiking · Junior Ranger Program · Skiing · Cross-Country Skiing · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Park Film · Museum Exhibits · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store · Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Photos

  • Tyuonyi from a cavate
    NPS Photo/Sally King
  • archeological sites in Frijoles Canyon
    NPS Photo/Sally King
  • a view of Frijoles Canyon from the rim
    NPS Photo/Sally King
  • a view of the Valles Caldera from Cerro Grande
    NPS Photo/Sally King
  • a view of the Rio Grande
    NPS Photo/Sally King
  • visitor center in winter
    NPS Photo

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12